Vans from Bali to Gili Air

Vans from Bali to Gili Air

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Gili Air
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Bali to Gili Air Destination Reviews

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Verna S
Driver was late and because of that we were late for our fast boat. We got on the second one but we had to wait 3h at the harbour.
Bali to Gili Air, Van Taxi + Ferry, Bali Magir Trans, Mar 27, 2026
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Jean P
PRO’s - Friendly driver - Private transfer (i initially thought i had booked a shared van) - Could smoke in the car on the way - The speedboat to Gili Air wasn’t as bad as some reviews say — still took a motion sickness pill just in case - Did successfully arrive at destination CON’s - No respect of the scheduled pick up time: despite pick up time was 7:00 AM (and to be ready at 6:30 AM to be sure), driver arrived at 5:55 AM, before even my alarm rung or sun had rise… it was a panicked & rushed awakening - Totally unresponsive customer service: messaged them through their whatsapp hotline the day before (both morning & evening) to confirm real estimated pick up time: no answer, messages left unread. The next morning, when advised driver was way earlier than scheduled and I would have appreciated a reply to my previous messages, my messages were then left on read with no answer. They obviously don’t care. - Driver drove extremely fast (and like a maniac!) to get to the pier way too early — so fast that I got there over an hour ahead of time, which is way too much free time at the pier (which makes even more ridiculous to have picked me up so in advance)... Moreover, the driver’s English was so limited, couldn’t answer my questions - Van was not in good shape, it was damaged and fallen off pieces were taped: doesn’t aspire confidence - Tax at the pier was 30K IDR (and not 10-20K IDR as stated in the confirmation) FRIENDLY ADVICE - nice coffee shops at the pier while you wait, plan to have a quick breakfast there - Do not accept anyone’s offer to carry your luggage at the pier unless you have lots of money to spend —- they will literally ask for all your money for the service (and beside, it’s such a short walk anyway)
Bali to Gili Air, Van Taxi + Ferry, Bali Magir Trans, Mar 26, 2026
LB
Luna B
Had a great travel. I did the trip with Rijan and had a great travel. The drive was very smooth and I felt very safe all the time. Would recommend!
Bali to Gili Air, Van Taxi + Ferry, Bali Magir Trans, Feb 22, 2026
JH
Jeanne H
I left with Magir Trans Bali, we had Rijan as a driver, he was very smiling and efficient, very happy to have booked with them!
Bali to Gili Air, Van Taxi + Ferry, Bali Magir Trans, Feb 17, 2026
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Elodie A
Thank you GEDE TIAS for the trip in Van, your patience and your kindness, it has been perfect! 👍
Bali to Gili Air, Van Taxi + Ferry, Bali Magir Trans, Feb 9, 2026
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Jean M
The driver arrived at 7:15 instead of 7:00 after saying he would arrive at 7:30, but he was nice and super fast. Ver comfortable minivan. We made it just on time for the 9:00 speedboat from Bali to the Gilis. I would recommend to leave a lot of time before and after, just in case —no work or other transfers within at least 2 hours… But in our case it was pretty reliable.
Bali to Gili Air, Van Taxi + Ferry, Bali Magir Trans, Jan 30, 2026
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Barbara N
The trip was comfortable, AC worked well, and our driver Gede Tias was helpful and spoke good English. The fast ferry was great too.
Bali to Gili Air, Van Taxi + Ferry, Bali Magir Trans, Dec 3, 2025
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Cristin
Perfect Orgainsiation - safe and good transport vehicals and boats. Just too much waiting time in between the shuttlee drop off and of boarding the ferry.
Bali to Gili Air, Van Private Car + Fast Boat, Bali Wonder, Nov 7, 2025
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Sarah K
Driver arrived on time, easy transport and delivery to the ferry stop. We were driven to a stop and then got in another vehicle to take us to the ferry port. They then dropped us at the port and then we waited there to be taken to the ferry. My only complaint was this wasn’t very clear (but I like to know plans ahead of time). Once we were there it was all okay though.
Bali to Gili Air, Van Taxi + Ferry, Bali Magir Trans, Oct 24, 2025
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Luca D
they told us to really be on time ... just to wait 2h at a restaurant at the dock and after that wait about 1,5 -2h at the dock again But worst was that were supposed to change from the speed boat to a better fisher boat with sneakers on and a lot of baggage and supposed to walk through the sand and water to get on the boat at Lombok
Bali to Gili Air, Van Minibus + Speedboat, Bali Triptop, Jul 5, 2025
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Bali to Gili Air Van Schedule

OperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Bali Tour
Standard
05:45
11:30
$22.24
  3.0
CV Indo Tour
Minivan + Ferry
06:30
11:00
$26.10
Bali Paradiso
Van + Speedboat
07:00
10:30
$51.43
Bali Paradiso
Van + Speedboat
07:30
11:00
$51.43
Bali Tour
Standard
08:30
14:15
$22.24
  3.0
Bali Magir Trans
Taxi + Ferry
09:00
14:00
$22.79
  4.0
CV Indo Tour
Minivan + Ferry
09:16
13:46
$26.10
Karunia Jaya Luxury Cruise
Minivan + Ferry
10:00
14:30
$20.41
Bali Triptop
Standard
10:30
15:15
$30.58
Bali Paradiso
Van + Speedboat
11:00
14:45
$52.82

How to get from Bali to Gili Air by van

Vans are a faster alternative to buses; vans usually offer more scheduled departures than buses or other means of transport over the same route; vans may serve the routes not served by buses, trains, or flights. What other reasons do you need to opt for a van? Ah! Very often, they are much more affordable than any other means of transport. Van from Bali to Gili Air departs regularly according to the schedule and is a decent option to get to your destination at a reasonable price. Now van tickets can be booked online what makes planning of your trip more convenient. Before you book your van ticket, remember to read other travellers’ reviews on your operator’s service to ensure it meets your expectations.

Currently the following operators can help you to travel from Bali to Gili Air by van: .

How far is Bali from Gili Air?

Bali sits 63 km from Gili Air.

How long does it take to get from Bali to Gili Air by van?

Vans cover the distance between Bali and Gili Air in 5h 30m – 7h hours. Do note that though vans usually stick to their schedule, your journey can take longer if traffic is excessive or the weather is bad. The worst periods in the sense of violation of the timetable is long weekends, national holidays, school vacations and peak season. With roads stuck with traffic do expect delays. Stormy weather with heavy rains or snowfalls can also cause your arrival time to change. Yet in general you can rely on the timing declared by the operator.

The fastest service on this route is provided by Bali Tour. Bali Tour’s vans travel slower than others.

How much does it cost to get from Bali to Gili Air by van?

Opposite to, say, buses, normally vans do not offer a great variety in the sense of ticket class hence the price of the ticket is the same for all seats in a van. Note that some seats offer more comfort during the ride. E.g. in some vans the passenger seat by the driver is also available. If you are lucky enough to get it, you may have more space and definitely a better view there. Similarly, in some vans seats in the back row may be a disappointment as they do not recline due to the trunk filled with travellers’ luggage.

To hop onto a van between Bali and Gili Air expect to pay from USD 29.19 to USD 35.44. The more convenient the ride, the more you pay – either for extra space or for less stops enroute. Bali Tour is the cheapest operator on the route while Bali Tour is the most expensive one.

Travelling by van essentials

  • Ensure to check carefully from where your van departs. In many cases vans are stationed not at the city main bus station but elsewhere. Individual van operators may have their own van stops located anywhere, and one and the same operator may sell tickets to their vans from different stops. If you are planning a bus-van connection, be sure you understand where to catch your van as it is easy to assume that vans leave from the same station where buses arrive. No, it is not necessarily so!
  • There are different types of vans accommodating from 9 to 15 or more passengers. While on certain routes you have no alternative, on others you can choose. The rule of thumb – fewer seats mean more leg space and more comfort. As well as more money for your ticket. But this is probably the case when it is worth investing into your seat a bit more.
  • Vans accommodating more passengers are often cramped and do not provide any additional space for your luggage. In many cases your ticket will include only one piece of luggage, often with limited weight. If you travel with huge suitcases or backpacks you may want – or even need – to buy an extra seat for your luggage. Before booking an extra seat for your luggage though do check with the operator if they allow it. If you did buy a separate seat for your luggage, and the driver during the way tries to pick up an extra passenger to put on a “vacant” seat, insist on right to use it as you paid for it.
  • There are obviously no on board toilets in vans but if your journey lasts over two or three hours there will normally be one or more bathroom stop(s) enroute. During the bathroom stop, take a note of your van number plate when you get off. It will make it easier for you to find the van among similar vehicles and in an unhappy case (hypothetically!) of van leaving without you, you can at least report it to the operator.
  • Van drivers are notorious for their driving style. Though many companies enforce strict speed limits on their vehicles they are often not observed. This is probably a major downside of van travel in some countries. Anyway, if speed limits are violated do not be shy to ask the driver to go slower. Normally there will be an information plate with the telephone numbers to call if your driver violates traffic rules – report each such case without hesitation. Also, do leave your review if not satisfied with the service to warn other travellers.
  • It is compulsory to use belts for all the van passengers. Even if your driver does not insist on it, use the belt for your own safety. Belts are sometimes fixed behind your seat – do not hesitate to release them and use as they are intended to be used.
  • Many vans do not have scheduled departures but depart when full. Sometimes waiting periods can be long, especially if you happen to come immediately after the previous van has departed or just in the end of the day when there are not so many passengers. Always make sure you understand whether your ticket is for a scheduled trip or otherwise. Normally operators who allow online booking of their tickets, provide scheduled service meaning your van will depart on time no matter how many passengers show up for the trip.

Transportation from Bali to Gili Air

Facts about the van from Bali to Gili Air

Cheapest Van$20
Fastest Van1h 30m
Earliest Van6:00 AM
Latest Van8:45 AM
Daily Van Routes69
Distance63 kilometers
Van CompaniesBali Paradiso, Bali Tour, Bali Triptop, Bali Wonder, The Tanis Fast Cruise