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Sanur to Gili Trawangan Fast Boat: Timetable, Prices & Tickets (2026)
Updated
- Crossing
- 3h–3h 30m
- Boats a day
- 3
- From
- IDR 700,000≈US$43
Photo: Danny de GrootQuick answer: Sanur to Gili Trawangan
Fast boats from Sanur to Gili Trawangan take 3h–3h 30m. 3 boats run daily, departing between 07:55 and 09:00, from IDR 700,000 (≈US$43) per adult one way, with no booking fee. Boarding is from the beach — expect to wade ankle- to knee-deep.
Good to know
- No long drive to east Bali: boats leave from Sanur
- Most boats stop at Nusa Penida or Lembongan on the way
- Gili T harbour fee about IDR 10,000 to 20,000, cash
- No cars on Gili T: walk, cycle or take a cidomo
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Sanur to Gili Trawangan at a glance
- Crossing time
- 3h–3h 30m
- Departures
- 3 boats a day · first 07:55, last 09:00
- Price (adult, one way)
- IDR 700,000–800,000 (≈US$43–US$49)Foreign adult fare, no booking fee. Child fare from IDR 550,000.
- Departure harbour
- Sanur (main harbour for Penida & Lembongan)
- Arrival harbour
- Gili Trawangan (east coast main strip)
- Boarding
- At Sanur:Beach boarding · wet feetOn arrival:Jetty or beach · depends on tide
- Check-in
- 30–45 min before departure, at the operator's counter
- Luggage
- One bag up to 25 kg plus a small hand bag
- Hotel pickup
- Free from Sanur & Renon; other areas from IDR 150,000 per car (up to 4 people)Included in the fare on Wijaya Buyuk Fast Boat.
- Local fees not included
- Bali tourist levy IDR 150,000 · Gili Islands harbour fee IDR 20,000 Details
- Changes
- Free date change up to 24 hours before departure, subject to seats.
Sanur to Gili Trawangan timetable
Every departure we sell on this route, sorted by time. Prices are per adult, one way, charged in IDR.
| Departs | Operator | From (adult) |
|---|---|---|
| 07:55arrives 11:05 · 3h 10m | Wijaya Buyuk Fast Boatto Gili Trawangan · DailyHotel transfer includedvia Nusa Penida / Lembongan | IDR 800,000≈US$49 |
| 08:30arrives 12:00 · 3h 30m | Starfish Fast Cruiseto Gili Trawangan · Dailyvia Nusa Penida / Lembongan | IDR 700,000≈US$43 |
| 09:00arrives 12:00 · 3h | The Tanis Fast Cruiseto Gili Trawangan · Dailyvia Nusa Penida / Lembongan | IDR 750,000≈US$46 |
| Departs | Operator | From (adult) |
|---|---|---|
| 11:30arrives 14:30 · 3h | The Tanis Fast Cruiseto Sanur · Daily | IDR 750,000≈US$46 |
Times and fares are sample data until the operator confirms them. We show the live price before you pay.
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Boat, luggage allowance and check-in for each operator. We ask every operator for life jackets in adult and child sizes, a marine radio and passenger insurance.
Harbours on this route
Where to check in, how you board, and what to pay on the spot.
Departure
Sanur
Bali · main harbour for Penida & Lembongan
Beach boarding · wet feetThe new terminal (opened Nov 2022) has indoor counters and an air-conditioned waiting room, but many Penida and Lembongan boats still board from the beach. Expect to wade ankle- to knee-deep: wear shorts and sandals and let the porters load your bags.
- Be at your operator's counter 30–45 minutes before departure with your QR ticket and passport. Morning traffic on the Bypass is heavy.
- We are not aware of a harbour fee at Sanur; check locally. Bali tourist levy (IDR 150,000) is paid online at lovebali.baliprov.go.id.
Arrival
Gili Trawangan
Gili Trawangan · east coast main strip
Jetty or beach · depends on tideNo motor vehicles on the island: walk, cycle or take a cidomo (horse cart). Boats land on the beach or a floating jetty depending on the tide.
- Check in at your operator's office on Jl. Pantai 30 minutes before departure.
- Harbour fee about IDR 10,000–20,000, cash.
Route guide
How long does it take, and where does it stop?
Boats from Sanur to Gili Trawangan usually call at Nusa Penida or Nusa Lembongan on the way, picking up and dropping off passengers, so the trip takes longer than the crossing from Padang Bai. Expect a few hours door to door, plus 30 to 45 minutes of check-in at Sanur. The timetable above shows the departure and arrival time and any stop for each boat. Stops are short, usually 10 to 20 minutes, and you stay on board. Bring water, a snack and a light jacket: some boats have air-conditioned cabins and toilets, others have covered seating only. Your luggage travels in the hold or on the roof, so keep your passport, phone and medicine in a small bag. Seats inside fill first, so arrive early if you prefer the cabin.
Sanur, Serangan or Padang Bai for the Gilis?
It depends on where you stay in Bali. Padang Bai in east Bali has the shortest sea crossing to the Gilis, but it is 1.5 to 2 hours by road from Kuta or Seminyak and about 1 to 1.25 hours from Ubud, and the harbour is busy with touts. Sanur saves the long drive if you stay in Sanur, Denpasar or south Bali, but more of the journey is at sea. Serangan, 20 minutes south of Sanur, boards by jetty and has direct boats with fewer stops. If you get seasick, the shorter sea time from Padang Bai is easier; if you hate early drives, Sanur or Serangan win. Many fares include hotel pickup in south Bali, which the timetable marks.
Is the Lombok Strait rough?
It can be. The Lombok Strait is deep and open to the Indian Ocean swell, so it moves more than the short hop to Nusa Penida. The calmest months are usually April, May and October; July and August bring the biggest swell. Morning departures are usually smoother than afternoon ones. If you get seasick, take a tablet 30 to 60 minutes before departure, sit in the middle or rear of the lower deck, look at the horizon and skip a heavy breakfast. Keep a light jacket handy, as air-conditioned cabins can be cold. When the harbour master issues a weather warning, sailings are suspended; if your boat is cancelled, you can move to the next departure for free or get a full refund, and we message you on WhatsApp as soon as we know.
What happens when I arrive on Gili Trawangan?
There are no cars or motorbikes on Gili Trawangan. You walk, cycle or take a cidomo, the island's horse cart, and porters at the harbour will carry bags for a small tip. Boats land on the beach or at the floating jetty on the east coast, depending on the tide, right on the main strip (Jl. Pantai), and most hotels are a walk or a short cidomo ride away. A harbour fee of about IDR 10,000 to 20,000 is paid in cash; some guides quote the lower figure and the amount may change. There are ATMs on the main strip, but they can run out at busy times, so bring some cash from Bali. For your return trip, check in at your operator's office on Jl. Pantai 30 minutes before departure.
Sea conditions by month
What the crossing is usually like. Not a forecast.
- JanModerate
- FebModerate
- MarModerate
- AprCalm
- MayCalm
- JunModerate
- JulRough
- AugRough
- SepModerate
- Oct (this month)Calm
- NovModerate
- DecModerate
The Lombok Strait is deeper and more exposed than the Badung Strait, so Gili crossings move more. April, May and October are usually the calmest months; July and August bring the biggest swell. Morning sailings are usually smoother, and the harbour master suspends crossings when a weather warning is issued. General guidance, not a forecast.
Closures and local fees
Days with no boats
No closures announced for this route right now.
Every year on Nyepi, the Balinese Day of Silence (usually in March), all Bali harbours close for 24 hours. Weather closures are announced by the harbour master on the day; we message you on WhatsApp if your boat is affected.
Costs not in your ticket
Paid locally to the government or harbour, not to us. Amounts per person.
- Bali tourist levy (Love Bali)IDR 150,000 (≈US$9)
Paid once per entry to Bali by every foreign visitor, online at lovebali.baliprov.go.id (beware of lookalike sites). Not part of your boat ticket.
Sourcefor Bali tourist levy (Love Bali) (opens in a new tab) - Gili Islands harbour feeIDR 20,000 (≈US$1.23)
Paid in cash. Some guides quote IDR 10,000; the amount may change.
Sourcefor Gili Islands harbour fee (opens in a new tab)
Sanur to Gili Trawangan: questions travellers ask
How long is the fast boat from Sanur to Nusa Penida?
About 40 minutes (30–45 depending on the operator and the sea). Sanur to Nusa Lembongan is about 35 minutes. Padang Bai to Gili Trawangan takes about 1.5 hours, and Sanur or Serangan to the Gilis 2¼–3½ hours with stops.
What time should I check in?
Be at your operator's counter 30–45 minutes before departure with your QR e-ticket and passport. If you added hotel pickup, we send the exact pickup time on WhatsApp the evening before.
How much luggage can I bring?
Usually one bag up to 20–25 kg plus a small hand bag per passenger. Surfboards, bikes, dive gear or extra bags may cost extra — add them as an extra when booking. Porters load bags into the hold or onto the roof, so keep your passport, phone and valuables with you.
Is it safe? Are there life jackets?
We ask every operator we work with for life jackets in adult and child sizes and a radio on board. Check the safety equipment listed on each boat before you book, listen to the crew briefing and wear your life jacket when asked. Crossings are suspended when the harbour master (Syahbandar) issues a weather warning.
I get seasick. Any tips?
Take seasickness tablets 30–60 minutes before departure, sit in the middle or rear of the lower deck, look at the horizon and skip a heavy meal. Morning crossings are usually calmer. The Lombok Strait (Gili routes) is rougher than the Badung Strait (Penida and Lembongan).
What happens if my boat is cancelled because of weather?
If the harbour master or the operator cancels a sailing, we move you to the next available departure free of charge or give you a full refund — your choice. We contact you on WhatsApp as soon as we know.
Are island taxes and harbour fees included in the ticket price?
No — they are paid locally, not to us. Budget for the Bali tourist levy IDR 150,000 (pay at lovebali.baliprov.go.id), the Nusa Penida / Lembongan island fee IDR 25,000 per adult and IDR 15,000 per child (cashless), about IDR 25,000 per major Penida attraction, and harbour fees of about IDR 10,000–20,000 in cash at Padang Bai, the Gilis and Bangsal.
Can I go directly from Nusa Penida or Lembongan to the Gili Islands?
Yes. Operators such as Eka Jaya, BlueWater Express, Semaya One and The Tanis run direct island-to-island boats in about 1¾–2¾ hours, so you don't need to go back to Bali.
More answers on the FAQ page.