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Senggigi is on Lombok's west coast, and the three Gili Islands (Trawangan, Meno and Air) are car-free. Once you step off the boat, your options are horse carts (cidomos), bicycles or your own feet, so arriving with little luggage to carry is a priority. The trip combines a road transfer to a harbour in north Lombok with a short boat crossing.
Senggigi to Gili Islands by Speedboat and Taxi
The most common way is a combined taxi and speedboat ticket. Booking platforms list it at about $28 to $30 per person (October 2026). The listed travel time is about 1 hour 40 minutes to Gili Air, about 1 hour 45 minutes for the Gili Islands in general and about 2 hours to Gili Trawangan.[1]
Boat operators also sell crossings directly: Eka Jaya Fast Ferry, for example, lists Senggigi, Bangsal and the three islands Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air as ports on its booking form.[2] Ask your provider which harbour the boat leaves from and whether the ticket includes the road transfer from your hotel.
Senggigi to Gili Islands by Private Transfer
For a small group or a lot of luggage, booking platforms list a private MPV with a private speedboat from Lombok to Gili Trawangan, Gili Air or Gili Meno at about $40 per vehicle for up to 4 passengers (October 2026). The listed duration is 40 minutes for all three islands.[1] These listings cover Lombok in general, not a Senggigi pickup in particular, so confirm the pickup point and the total door-to-island time with the provider before you book.
Comparing Your Options
| Mode | Price (USD) | Duration | Comfort |
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| Speedboat + taxi (shared) | About $28 to $30 per person[1] | About 1h 40min to 2h | Standard |
| Private MPV + private speedboat | About $40 per vehicle[1] | 40 min listed for Lombok | High |
Tips for Traveling from Senggigi to Gili Islands
- Pack light: You will probably carry your bags over sand or onto a small jetty. Waterproof covers help in the rainy season.
- Protect your tech: Sea spray is common on speedboats, so keep cameras and phones in a dry bag during the crossing.
- Arrival at the Gilis: If your hotel is far from the jetty, take a cidomo. Carry Indonesian Rupiah in cash and agree on the price before the ride.
- Seasickness: If you are prone to motion sickness, take precautions before boarding and choose a morning departure if you can.
Timetable
| Taxi Lombok - Gili Trawangan $ 39.60 40m | |
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| Taxi Lombok - Gili Air $ 39.60 40m | |
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| Taxi Lombok - Gili Meno $ 39.60 40m | |
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| Van Senggigi - Gili Air $ 29.42 1h 40m | |
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| Van Senggigi - Gili Islands $ 29.42 1h 45m | |
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| Van Senggigi - Gili Trawangan $ 29.42 2h | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Senggigi to Gili Islands, including current prices and schedules.
Booking platforms list the combined taxi and speedboat ticket at about $28 to $30 per person (October 2026), which makes it the cheaper of the two options on this page.
The private MPV and speedboat transfer is listed with the shortest time, 40 minutes, but that listing covers Lombok in general. Confirm the total time from Senggigi with the provider.
Booking platforms list about 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours for the shared taxi and speedboat ticket, depending on the island, and 40 minutes for the private transfer.
Fast boat operators such as Eka Jaya Fast Ferry list Senggigi as a port next to Bangsal and the three Gili Islands. Ask your provider where the boat leaves from and whether the ticket includes the road transfer.
Yes. Once you are on one island you can continue by boat to the others. Ask at the harbour ticket office about current departures and prices.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] 12Go: 12Go timetable: Senggigi to Gili Islands. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
- [2] Eka Jaya Fast Ferry: Ekajaya Fast Ferry official website. 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.