Gili Trawangan to Bali by fast boat
Fast boats run from Gili Trawangan to Padang Bai and Sanur. We list 10 departures with Wijaya Buyuk, WaterJet, Gili Gili Fast Boat and 4 more operators, leaving between 09:00 and 12:30. Crossing times: Padang Bai (1h 40m–4h 30m) and Sanur (2h 35m–4h).
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Our pick
- FASTEST
- Wijaya Buyuk, 1h 40m · Gili Trawangan → Padang Bai
- CHEAPEST
- Golden Queen Fast Ferry, from A$31 · Gili Trawangan → Padang Bai
- EARLIEST / LATEST DEPARTURE
- 09:00 (Wijaya Buyuk) / 12:30 (The Tanis Fast Cruise and Wijaya Buyuk)
Daily departures
- Wijaya Buyuk
- WaterJet
- Gili Gili Fast Boat
- Golden Queen Fast Ferry
- Semaya One
- The Tanis Fast Cruise
- Wahana Virendra
Daily departures confirmed against each operator's own timetable and the booking page. Prices are the lowest fare for 1 adult when checked 21 Oct 2026 for sailings 22 to 28 Oct. Fares and times change, and this list may not include every boat on the route, so confirm on the booking page when you book. Check in at the time on your ticket.
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Gili Trawangan → Padang Bai
| Departs | Operator | From (1 adult) | Arrives | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:20 | Wijaya Buyuk | A$33 | 11:00 (1h 40m) | Book |
| 10:00 | Semaya One | A$41 | 14:30 (4h 30m) | Book |
| 10:00 | Wahana Virendra | A$39 | 13:00 (3h) | Book |
| 11:00 | WaterJet | A$47 | 13:15 (2h 15m) | Book |
| 11:20 | Golden Queen Fast Ferry | A$31 | 14:00 (2h 40m) | Book |
| 12:00 | Gili Gili Fast Boat | A$41 | 14:15 (2h 15m) | Book |
We're a comparison site, not the operator — schedules, boat condition and on-the-day organization are the operator's responsibility, not ours.
Sea conditions right now
Rough seas are the main reason fast boats are delayed or cancelled. These estimates come from wave-height forecasts at each port. They're a guide, not a promise: the operator and the port authority decide on the day.
Based on published wave-height thresholds for fast boats and ferries in Indonesia. Not a guarantee. Always check with your operator before you travel.
Which Bali port should you choose?
Padang Bai is on Bali's east coast and usually has the shortest crossing. It's the natural choice if you're heading to the east coast or Ubud, but it's a longer drive from the airport and south Bali.
Benoa / Nusa Dua is in south Bali, much closer to the airport, Nusa Dua and the south coast. The crossings we've seen from Gili Trawangan to there are longer.
Not sure? Put your Bali hotel or flight details into the Trip Planner and compare real driving times to each port against the boat time.
Open the Trip Planner →Getting to the harbour and boarding
Gili Trawangan has no cars or motorbikes, so you'll reach the harbour on foot, by bicycle or by horse cart (cidomo). Allow extra time if you have luggage.
The times on this page are guides taken from the booking site. Check-in is usually an hour before departure, but go by the time on your ticket.
Common questions
How long is the fast boat from Gili Trawangan to Bali?
Crossing times are Padang Bai (1h 40m–4h 30m) and Sanur (2h 35m–4h). Times differ by port and by departure, so check the Arrives column above and confirm with the operator.
What time is the first boat from Gili Trawangan to Bali?
The earliest departure is 09:00 and the latest is 12:30. Timetables change, so check with the operator before planning around one boat.
Which operators run boats from Gili Trawangan to Bali?
We list Wijaya Buyuk, WaterJet, Gili Gili Fast Boat and 4 more operators. These are the operators listed on the booking site when we last checked.
Can the boat from Gili Trawangan to Bali be cancelled?
Yes. Rough seas are the main reason fast boats are delayed or cancelled, and it happens more often in the wetter months (roughly November to March). The sea-conditions estimate on this page is a guide, not a guarantee: the operator and the port authority make the actual call on the day. Leave a buffer before any onward flight rather than booking one for the same day.
Do I need to book in advance?
In peak season, popular morning departures can sell out a day or two ahead. Off-peak you can often book closer to the day. Booking ahead is the safer choice if you have a flight or a connection to make.
Related routes
How we compile this: We check seven days of departures on the booking page against each operator's own timetable. Only sailings that match on every one of those days are listed here.