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How to Get from Canggu to Gili Trawangan

How to Get from Canggu to Gili Trawangan

Last updated: October 15, 2026
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Canggu is a surf and cafe district on Bali's south-west coast, while Gili Trawangan, or Gili T, is the largest of the three Gili Islands off Lombok. The journey combines a road transfer on Bali with a fast boat across the Lombok Strait.

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Fast boats to the Gili Islands do not leave from Canggu itself. They leave from harbours such as Serangan in south Bali and Padang Bai in east Bali.[1] Most travelers therefore book a combined van and boat ticket or arrange the transfer to the harbour separately.

Canggu to Gili Trawangan by Van and Boat

A combined ticket includes the drive from Canggu to a Bali harbour and the boat crossing. Booking platforms list van and boat combinations from Canggu at about $49 to $56 (October 2026).[2] The pick-up point and the harbour depend on the provider.

Canggu to Gili Trawangan by Fast Boat

If you organise the road transfer yourself, you can book the boat directly with an operator. Gili Gili Fast Boat departs from Padang Bai, with fares from IDR 790,000 per person (about $44).[3] BlueWater Express offers two to four daily departures, depending on the time of year, from both Serangan and Padang Bai.[1] Eka Jaya Fast Ferry also offers a departure from Serangan Harbour, which avoids the congestion around Sanur.[4] Scoot Fast Cruises sails from Sanur to Gili Trawangan, among other routes.[5]

Booking platforms list boat packages with a road transfer from Canggu at about $24 to $32 and a total journey of about 5 hours (October 2026).[2]

Comparing Your Options

Mode Price (USD) Notes
Van and boat combination $49 - $56[2] Pick-up in Canggu, boat from a Bali harbour
Boat package with transfer $24 - $32[2] About 5 hours in total
Fast boat only (Gili Gili) From IDR 790,000[3] Per person, from Padang Bai

Tips for Traveling from Canggu to Gili Trawangan

  • Book early: Popular morning departures can fill up in the high season.
  • Choose the harbour first: Check where your boat leaves, because Serangan and Padang Bai are in different parts of Bali and the road transfer differs.
  • On the island: Gili Trawangan is known as a car-free island, so expect to walk or take a cidomo (horse cart) from the harbour to your hotel.
  • Weather buffer: Boats can be delayed or cancelled in rough seas, so leave a buffer day if you have a flight to catch from Bali.

Timetable

Bali - Gili Trawangan More info / Tickets
Ferry Bali - Gili Trawangan $ 21.03–5,658.31 4h 55m – 6h
  • →  Speedboat 06:00
  • →  Exclusive Aluminium 06:00, 07:30, 08:45
  • →  Standard 06:00, 09:00
Van Bali - Gili Trawangan $ 21.74–71.08 2h 15m – 5h 45m
  • →  Taxi + Ferry 07:00, 08:50, 09:00, 10:00, 10:10, 10:15
  • →  Van + Speedboat 05:30, 06:30, 07:00, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 10:45, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:15, 12:30, 14:30
  • →  Van + Ferry 05:30, 06:30, 07:00, 08:30, 10:00, 10:30, 10:45, 11:00, 13:00
  • →  Private Taxi + Fast Boat 06:30
  • →  Standard 06:15, 08:45, 12:00
  • →  Taxi + Speedboat 07:30
  • →  Van + Fast Boat 06:00
Canggu - Gili Trawangan More info / Tickets
Ferry Canggu - Gili Trawangan $ 23.85–31.60 5h
  • →  Exclusive Aluminium 06:00, 07:30, 08:45
  • →  Van + Ferry 09:15
Van Canggu - Gili Trawangan $ 48.52–56.13 2h – 3h 45m
  • →  Van + Speedboat 05:30, 06:30, 07:00, 07:15, 08:15, 08:30, 08:45, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:15, 10:30, 10:45, 11:00, 11:45, 12:15, 12:30, 12:45, 13:00, 14:45
  • →  Van + Ferry 05:30, 06:30, 07:00, 08:30, 10:00, 10:30, 10:45, 11:00, 13:00

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I book tickets from Canggu to Gili Trawangan?

Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Canggu to Gili Trawangan, including current prices and schedules.

What is the cheapest way to get from Canggu to Gili Trawangan?

Booking platforms list boat packages with a road transfer from Canggu at about $24 to $32 (October 2026). Van and boat combinations cost more, at about $49 to $56.

What is the fastest way to get from Canggu to Gili Trawangan?

A combined van and fast boat ticket is the most direct way, because it covers the road transfer and the crossing in one booking. Total time depends on traffic and sea conditions.

How long does it take to get from Canggu to Gili Trawangan?

Booking platforms list boat packages from Canggu at about 5 hours in total (October 2026). Traffic on the way to the harbour and the sea conditions can change this.

Which harbour do the boats leave from?

Fast boats leave from harbours such as Serangan in south Bali and Padang Bai in east Bali. Operators such as BlueWater Express serve both, and Gili Gili Fast Boat departs from Padang Bai.

Are there motorized taxis on Gili Trawangan?

Gili Trawangan is known as a car-free island. Once you arrive by boat, you walk, rent a bicycle or take a cidomo, a traditional horse cart.

Do I need to book my tickets in advance?

Booking in advance is recommended, especially in the high season, because popular morning departures can fill up.

Sources and background

Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.

  1. [1] BlueWater Express: BlueWater Express: Premium service to Penida, Gili Islands and Lombok. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  2. [2] 12Go: 12Go timetable: Canggu to Gili Trawangan. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  3. [3] Gili Gili Fast Boat: Gili Gili Fast Boat: daily fast boat service to Gilis and Lombok. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  4. [4] Eka Jaya Fast Ferry: Ekajaya Fast Ferry official website. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  5. [5] Scoot Fast Cruises: Scoot Fast Cruises. Retrieved October 15, 2026.

Guide prices and journey times are indicative, not live quotes. A booked package may include transfers and waiting time as well as the main journey. Check the selected offer, pickup point and current conditions before booking.