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Kerta Gosa
Historic justice hall with painted ceilings and displays on Klungkung’s royal past. Worth visiting for architecture, symbolism, and regional history.
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Gili Trawangan to Padangbai is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gili Trawangan to Padangbai will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £18.
On Mon 09 Nov, we found 21 ferries from Gili Trawangan to Padangbai, including 21 direct services.
On Mon 09 Nov the direct ferries cover the 62 km distance in an average of 1 h 52 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
The slowest ferries will take 2 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Ferries from Gili Trawangan to Padangbai run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 20m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
There are 3 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 08:00, the last at 16:00. The fastest ferry covers the 33 nautical miles (62 km) distance in 1h 30m.








Distance 33 nautical miles (62 km) |
Average sailing duration 2h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Ferries per day 3 |
Direct ferries Available |
Fastest ferry 1h 30m |
First ferry 8:00 |
Last ferry 16:00 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Gili Trawangan to Padangbai.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival time | Duration | Sailing Days |
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Operator Sugriwa Express | Departure Time 12:30 | Arrival time 16:15 | Duration 3h45 | Sailing Days mon, tue |
Operator Semaya One Fast Cruise | Departure Time 10:00 | Arrival time 13:00 | Duration 3h00 | Sailing Days mon, tue |
Operator Bali Eka Jaya | Departure Time 12:15 | Arrival time 13:45 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days mon |
Operator Golden Queen Fast Boat | Departure Time 02:50 | Arrival time 05:15 | Duration 2h25 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Sugriwa Express | Departure Time 09:30 | Arrival time 12:30 | Duration 3h00 | Sailing Days mon, tue |
Operator Bali Eka Jaya | Departure Time 12:30 | Arrival time 14:00 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days tue |
Operator DF_517 | Departure Time 12:30 | Arrival time 17:00 | Duration 4h30 | Sailing Days mon, tue |
Operator Starfish Fast Cruise | Departure Time 09:30 | Arrival time 13:00 | Duration 3h30 | Sailing Days mon, tue |
Operator Ganggari Fast Boat | Departure Time 11:30 | Arrival time 14:00 | Duration 2h30 | Sailing Days mon, tue |
Operator Golden Queen Fast Boat | Departure Time 16:20 | Arrival time 17:55 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days mon, tue |
Operator Starfish Fast Cruise | Departure Time 12:30 | Arrival time 17:00 | Duration 4h30 | Sailing Days mon, tue |
Operator Bluewater Express | Departure Time 12:10 | Arrival time 14:40 | Duration 2h30 | Sailing Days mon, tue, sun |
Operator Semaya One Fast Cruise | Departure Time 09:00 | Arrival time 12:45 | Duration 3h45 | Sailing Days mon, tue |
Operator Marina Group | Departure Time 09:30 | Arrival time 12:30 | Duration 3h00 | Sailing Days tue |
Operator DF_517 | Departure Time 10:00 | Arrival time 13:15 | Duration 3h15 | Sailing Days mon, tue |
Operator Bluewater Express | Departure Time 04:10 | Arrival time 06:40 | Duration 2h30 | Sailing Days wed, thu, fri, sat |
Operator Bali Eka Jaya | Departure Time 10:45 | Arrival time 12:30 | Duration 1h45 | Sailing Days mon, tue |
Operator Dcamel Fast Ferry | Departure Time 12:15 | Arrival time 16:30 | Duration 4h15 | Sailing Days mon, tue |
Operator Bluewater Express | Departure Time 03:25 | Arrival time 05:55 | Duration 2h30 | Sailing Days wed, fri |
Operator Gili Gili Fast Boat | Departure Time 12:00 | Arrival time 14:15 | Duration 2h15 | Sailing Days mon, tue |
Operator Semaya One Fast Cruise | Departure Time 14:30 | Arrival time 17:30 | Duration 3h00 | Sailing Days mon, tue |
Operator DF_517 | Departure Time 16:00 | Arrival time 17:30 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days tue |
Operator Golden Queen Fast Boat | Departure Time 11:20 | Arrival time 14:00 | Duration 2h40 | Sailing Days mon, tue |
Operator The Tanis Fast Cruise | Departure Time 09:30 | Arrival time 12:30 | Duration 3h00 | Sailing Days mon, tue |
Operator Gili Getaway | Departure Time 12:00 | Arrival time 16:15 | Duration 4h15 | Sailing Days tue |
Operator The Tanis Fast Cruise | Departure Time 12:30 | Arrival time 16:30 | Duration 4h00 | Sailing Days mon, tue |
The table below shows live departures for Gili Trawangan to Padangbai ferries for tomorrow, Monday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Semaya One Fast Cruise | 9:00 Gili Trawangan | 3h45 | 12:45 Sanur | 0 changesdirect | |
Starfish Fast Cruise | 9:30 Gili Trawangan | 3h30 | 13:00 Sanur | 0 changesdirect | |
The Tanis Fast Cruise | 9:30 Gili Trawangan | 3h00 | 12:30 Sanur | 0 changesdirect | |
Sugriwa Express | 9:30 Gili Trawangan | 3h00 | 12:30 Sanur | 0 changesdirect | |
Semaya One Fast Cruise | 10:00 Gili Trawangan | 3h00 | 13:00 Padang Bai | 0 changesdirect | |
Wahana Virendra | 10:00 Gili Trawangan | 3h15 | 13:15 Padang Bai | 0 changesdirect | |
Bali Eka Jaya | 10:45 Gili Trawangan | 1h45 | 12:30 Padang Bai | 0 changesdirect | |
Golden Queen Fast Boat | 11:20 Gili Trawangan | 2h40 | 14:00 Padang Bai | 0 changesdirect | |
Ganggari Fast Boat | 11:30 Gili Trawangan | 2h30 | 14:00 Padang Bai | 0 changesdirect | |
Gili Gili Fast Boat | 12:00 Gili Trawangan | 2h15 | 14:15 Padang Bai | 0 changesdirect | |
Bluewater Express | 12:10 Gili Trawangan | 2h30 | 14:40 Padang Bai | 0 changesdirect | |
Dcamel Fast Ferry | 12:15 Gili Trawangan | 2h15 | 14:30 Padang Bai | 0 changesdirect | |
Dcamel Fast Ferry | 12:15 Gili Trawangan | 4h15 | 16:30 Sanur | 0 changesdirect | |
Bali Eka Jaya | 12:15 Gili Trawangan | 1h30 | 13:45 Padang Bai | 0 changesdirect | |
Starfish Fast Cruise | 12:30 Gili Trawangan | 4h30 | 17:00 Sanur | 0 changesdirect | |
The Tanis Fast Cruise | 12:30 Gili Trawangan | 4h00 | 16:30 Sanur | 0 changesdirect | |
Sugriwa Express | 12:30 Gili Trawangan | 3h45 | 16:15 Sanur | 0 changesdirect | |
Wahana Virendra | 12:30 Gili Trawangan | 2h30 | 15:00 Padang Bai | 0 changesdirect | |
Wahana Virendra | 12:30 Gili Trawangan | 4h30 | 17:00 Sanur | 0 changesdirect | |
Semaya One Fast Cruise | 14:30 Gili Trawangan | 3h00 | 17:30 Padang Bai | 0 changesdirect | |
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Historic justice hall with painted ceilings and displays on Klungkung’s royal past. Worth visiting for architecture, symbolism, and regional history.
Museum in nearby Semarapura with royal heirlooms, weapons, and Balinese artefacts. Worth the trip for context on local history beyond the beach.
Art museum in East Bali known for works by Adrien-Jean Le Mayeur. Worth visiting for paintings and insight into Bali’s early modern art scene.
Sheltered white-sand beach south of the harbour. Popular for swimming, views, and an easy coastal walk down from the village.
Clear-water bay north of Padangbai, popular for snorkelling and sea views. Worth visiting for its relaxed atmosphere and photogenic shoreline.
Small central beach beside the harbour with fishing boats and calm mornings. A good place for a short stroll and observing village life.
Slow-roasted suckling pig with crackling, spices, rice and sambal. A ceremonial Balinese classic and one of the island’s most famous festive dishes.
Mixed rice with small portions of Balinese dishes such as meats, vegetables, peanuts, egg and sambal. It is a daily staple that showcases local flavours.
Minced fish blended with coconut and spices, wrapped around lemongrass or bamboo and grilled. A signature coastal Balinese dish with fragrant smoky flavour.
Well-known local warung serving Balinese and Indonesian favourites, including seafood and rice dishes, with simple open-air seating near the port.
Casual harbourside restaurant known for fresh seafood, grilled fish and Indonesian dishes in a relaxed setting popular with travellers and locals.
Established beachfront dining spot for grilled fish, prawns and sunset drinks, with a laid-back atmosphere suited to a long seaside meal.
Padangbai is budget-friendly for Bali. Guesthouses, local warungs and short taxi rides are fairly cheap, while diving trips and imported goods cost more.
Tipping is appreciated but not required. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% if no service charge. For taxis, round up the fare. In cafés, small change is fine.
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