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Ubud is inland, so the trip to Gili Air is a road transfer to a harbour on Bali's coast followed by a fast boat across the Lombok Strait. Perama runs shared shuttles from Ubud to Padang Bai,[1] and fast boats to the Gilis leave directly from Padang Bai and Serangan.[2] You can compare and book combined tickets on GoAsia.cc.
Ubud to Gili Air by fast boat
Eka Jaya Fast Ferry sails from Padang Bai to Gili Air at 09:00 and arrives at 11:10, a crossing of 2 hours 10 minutes. Check-in is one hour before departure.[3] Gili Gili Fast Boat also departs from Padang Bai harbour and takes your baggage to the boat at check-in.[4] BlueWater Express leaves from Serangan and Padang Bai.[5]
The tourism ministry gives IDR 350,000 to 600,000 for a fast boat directly from Bali (Padang Bai or Serangan), depending on the operator and the season.[2]
Combined tickets from Ubud
On booking platforms, combined tickets with a pick-up in Ubud cost about $20 to $55 (October 2026), depending on the boat and the vehicle.[6] A shared minibus plus fast boat ticket costs about $22 (October 2026).[6] The whole trip takes from about 4 hours, longer with traffic or sea conditions.[6]
Comparing Your Options
| Option | Price | Duration |
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| Combined ticket (van and fast boat) | About $20 to $55[6] | From about 4 hours[6] |
| Fast boat only from Padang Bai or Serangan | IDR 350,000 to 600,000[2] | 2h 10m by boat from Padang Bai with Eka Jaya[3] |
Tips for Traveling from Ubud to Gili Air
- Book ahead: BlueWater Express urges passengers to book in advance.[5]
- Check the departure harbour: Padang Bai and Serangan are different harbours,[5] so confirm which one your ticket uses.
- On the island: Cars and motorbikes are prohibited on the Gili islands. You get around by bike or by cidomo, a small horse-drawn cart.[7]
Timetable
| Bus Ubud - Gili Air $ 21.86 3h 45m – 4h | |
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| Ferry Ubud - Gili Air $ 20.70–46.30 4h 30m – 6h 45m | |
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| Van Ubud - Gili Air $ 19.32–54.38 2h 45m – 6h | |
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| Van Bali - Gili Air $ 25.88–26.22 3h 45m – 5h 30m | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Ubud to Gili Air, including current prices and schedules.
No. Ubud is inland, so you first travel by road to a harbour such as Padang Bai or Serangan and then take a fast boat. Combined tickets include both parts.
On booking platforms, combined tickets cost about $20 to $55 in October 2026. A fast boat alone from Padang Bai or Serangan costs IDR 350,000 to 600,000, according to the tourism ministry.
A combined trip takes from about 4 hours. The crossing from Padang Bai with Eka Jaya takes 2 hours 10 minutes.
Fast boats to the Gilis leave from Padang Bai and Serangan. Your combined ticket tells you which one your operator uses.
No. Cars and motorbikes are prohibited on the Gili islands, and you travel by bike or cidomo.
Booking ahead is recommended, because operators such as BlueWater Express urge passengers to reserve in advance.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] Perama Tour: How to Get Around Bali: Your Complete Bali Transportation Guide. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
- [2] Ministry of Tourism of Indonesia (Indonesia Travel): Gili Trawangan: Tours, Snorkeling & How to Get There. Retrieved October 16, 2026.
- [3] Eka Jaya Fast Ferry: Ekajaya Fast Ferry: Daily Schedules. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
- [4] Gili Gili Fast Boat: Gili Gili Fast Boat: daily fast boat service to Gilis and Lombok. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
- [5] BlueWater Express: BlueWater Express: Premium service to Penida, Gili Islands and Lombok. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
- [6] 12Go: Ubud to Gili Air timetable. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
- [7] Ministry of Tourism of Indonesia (Wonderful Indonesia): Gili Trawangan and The Gilis. Retrieved October 16, 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.