Sanur to Gili Islands

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Sanur to Gili Islands Destination Reviews

Katerina

Toooooo much air conditioning. I was not able to stay sit inside.

Sanur to Gili Islands, Ferry Standard, Wijaya Buyuk, Jan 7, 2026

Meredith

Had to que for ages waiting for stupid people that were late for their boats to get on our already late boat.windows were very high so couldn't see out which is clostrophobic. The second boat was better.boat . 1st boat broke down so bobbing around for 1/2 hour while they fixed it

Sanur to Gili Islands, Ferry Speedboat, The Tanis Fast Cruise, Aug 11, 2025

Jean L

Left in time as previously

Sanur to Gili Islands, Ferry Standard Class, The Tanis Fast Cruise, Jul 26, 2025

Sam S

It was not planned to make a transit of 1 hour in Nusa Penida due to a delay of the second boat.

Sanur to Gili Islands, Ferry Standard Class, The Tanis Fast Cruise, Jul 24, 2025

Idilio C

I did not obtain my tickets within the 1 hr mentioned in my booking. But after contacting CS, several hours later I was able to get confirmation email. Everything great after that, price

Sanur to Gili Islands, Ferry Speedboat, The Tanis Fast Cruise, Jul 5, 2025

Thomas L

There was a horrible smell og galoline on the boat. Everybody on the boat felt uncomfortable and we ended up getting a strong headache for the rest of the day

Sanur to Gili Islands, Ferry Standard Class, Starfish Fast Cruise, Jul 5, 2025

Olli &

The trip was okay, we started on time, but arrived 30 minutes late. At the port the check in was fine, but on the way to the boat the communication was a little bad, we stood in the wrong queue. On board was a toilet, but dirty and not nice.

Sanur to Gili Islands, Ferry Ferry, SGening Fast Boat, Jun 19, 2025

Anh

On time

Sanur to Gili Islands, Ferry Ferry, SGening Fast Boat, Jun 17, 2025

Darrell J

Overall Impression: The outbound journey was generally comfortable, though the unexpected stops were a notable surprise. Pros: Organized Boarding: The boarding process at Matahari Terbit Port in Sanur was well-organized, ensuring a smooth start to the trip. Spacious & Comfortable Seats: The boat provided ample and comfortable seating, which is a significant plus for a 3-hour journey. Air-Conditioned: The presence of air conditioning contributed to a more pleasant environment onboard. Smooth Ride: The ride was smooth, though it's important to remember that sea conditions are weather-dependent. Onboard Restroom: A small restroom was available on the boat, which is convenient for longer trips. Cons: Unclear Stops: The main issue encountered was the lack of clear communication regarding intermediate stops. It was only learned upon boarding that the boat would be making two stops (Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan) before reaching Gili Trawangan. This added unexpected time to the journey. Tourist Tax: Upon arrival at Gili Trawangan, a tourist tax was required (10,000 IDR for locals, 20,000 IDR for foreigners). This is an additional cost to factor in.

Sanur to Gili Islands, Ferry Speedboat, The Tanis Fast Cruise, Jun 8, 2025

David

The staff is very attentive.

Sanur to Gili Islands, Ferry Ferry, SGening Fast Boat, May 30, 2025

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Sanur to Gili Islands Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Ferry	Karunia Perkasa Transfers	Speedboat	06:00	12:30	$17.23	5.0
Ferry	Wahana Virendra Fast Boat	Van + Speedboat	06:30	10:45	$19.23
Bus	DPrabu Fast Boat	Minibus + Speedboat	07:00	11:15	$13.06	3.3
Ferry	Gili Getaway	High Speed Ferry	07:30	11:30	$33.91
Ferry	SGening Fast Boat	Speedboat	08:00	11:00	$17.23
Ferry	The Tanis Express	Speedboat	08:30	11:30	$17.23	4.0
Ferry	The Tanis Fast Cruise	Standard Class	09:00	12:30	$18.35	4.2
Ferry	Einsteins Fast Boat	Ferry	09:30	12:50	$32.52	4.0
Van	Bali Paradiso	Van + Speedboat	09:55	16:55	$39.92
Van	Bali Paradiso	Van + Speedboat	10:55	17:55	$39.92
Ferry	The Tanis Fast Cruise	Standard Class	12:00	15:00	$18.35	4.2
Ferry	Buyuk Fast Cruise	Speedboat	12:30	15:40	$18.62
Van	Bali Paradiso	Van + Speedboat	12:55	19:55	$39.92

How to get from Sanur to Gili Islands

Travelling between Sanur and Gili Islands is possible by Bus, ferry, van and taxi. Ferry guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi+ferry is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 50.04 if you go by Ferry; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi+ferry which will set you back mere USD 20.15.

How long does it take to get from Sanur to Gili Islands?

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 6 hours to travel between Sanur and Gili Islands depending on the means of transport you choose.

Ferry is the fastest way to travel between Sanur and Gili Islands. Ferry will bring you to your destination in 2h 45m. Taxi+ferry does a much slower job and take about 6h to reach Gili Islands.

How much does it cost to get from Sanur to Gili Islands?

Travelling between Sanur and Gili Islands can be as cheap as USD 20.15 if you opt for a Karunia Perkasa Transfers taxi+ferry and as expensive as USD 50.04 if you buy a Einsteins Fast Boat Ferry ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Sanur and Gili Islands ?

22 by Ferry+Van from Sanur to Gili Islands starting from 06:00 Sanur Hotel Transfer until 11:00 Dunkin Donuts Sanur
15 from Sanur to Gili Islands starting from 08:00 Sanur Beach Port until 12:30 Sanur Beach Port
4 by taxi+Ferry from Sanur to Gili Islands starting from 06:00 Sanur Transfer until 07:30 Denpasar Transfer
1 by Bus+Ferry from Sanur to Gili Islands starting from 09:00 Sanur Transfer until 09:00 Sanur Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Sanur to Gili Islands.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Ferry

Ferry may be a tiring experience especially if you are prone to seasickness and often is not the cheapest option available but it almost always makes for a very picturesque journey.

Things to remember: Ferry rides may be cancelled due to rough seas.

Companies operating ferry routes between Sanur and Gili Islands

Buyuk Fast Cruise, Einsteins Fast Boat, Idola Express, Karunia Perkasa, Scoot Fast Cruises, SGening Fast Boat, Starfish Fast Cruise, The Tanis Express, The Tanis Fast Cruise, Wanderlust Cruise, Wijaya Buyuk

What is the most popular transport to get from Sanur to Gili Islands?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Ferry remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

74% travelled aboard a ferry
23% chosen Ferry+Van
2% chosen taxi+Ferry
1% Other

Transportation from Sanur to Gili Islands

Trains are not available
Buses are not available
Ferries are not available
Flights are not available
Taxis are not available
Vans are not available