Sanur to Gili Trawangan by fast boat
We list 4 fast boat departures from Sanur to Gili Trawangan with Wijaya Buyuk, Semaya One and The Tanis Fast Cruise, leaving between 08:00 and 12:30. The crossing takes 2h 40m–3h 55m, depending on the boat.
Opens Sanur to Gili Trawangan on the booking page with your date and travellers filled in.
Our pick
- FASTEST
- Wijaya Buyuk, 2h 40m
- CHEAPEST
- Wijaya Buyuk, from A$42
- EARLIEST / LATEST DEPARTURE
- 08:00 (Wijaya Buyuk) / 12:30 (Semaya One and Wijaya Buyuk)
Daily departures
- Wijaya Buyuk
- Semaya One
- The Tanis Fast Cruise
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.
Spotted a time that's wrong? Tell us and we'll fix it.
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.
Sanur: the easy port
Sanur is the convenient port if you are staying in South or Central Bali. It is about 25 minutes from Kuta, 40 to 50 minutes from Canggu and 45 to 60 minutes from Ubud, so you avoid the long drive east to Padang Bai.
The trade-off is the sea. Sanur is further from the Gilis than Padang Bai, so the crossing takes longer and can be rougher in the wetter months. Check the sea conditions below before you commit to a date.
Direct or via Nusa Penida?
Some boats from Sanur call at Nusa Penida on the way to the Gilis, which makes a longer day but lets you drop in on Nusa. Compare the arrival times in the table to spot them.
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.
Open the Trip Planner →Common questions
How long is the fast boat from Sanur to Gili Trawangan?
Crossing times are Gili Trawangan (2h 40m–3h 55m). Boats that call at other islands on the way take longer, so compare the Arrives column before you book.
What time is the first boat from Sanur to Gili T?
The earliest departure is 08:00 and the latest is 12:30. Timetables change with the season, so confirm with the operator or on the booking page.
Which operators run Sanur to Gili Trawangan?
We list Wijaya Buyuk, Semaya One and The Tanis Fast Cruise. Boats, comfort and prices differ, so compare departure times and reviews as well as the fare.
Is Sanur or Padang Bai better for Gili Trawangan?
Sanur is easier to reach from South and Central Bali. Padang Bai has more operators and a shorter crossing, but a longer drive. Choose by where you are staying and how you handle rough water.
Can the boat from Sanur to Gili Trawangan 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.