Transport guide · How to get from Gili Trawangan to Lombok (Bangsal Harbor)
Gili Trawangan to Lombok mainland (via Bangsal harbor) is a 25-minute public slow boat for 20,000 IDR, or a 15-minute fast boat for 150,000–300,000 IDR to Teluk Nare. Public slow boats from Gili T are tout-free on the Gili side — the touts you avoid are all on the Bangsal arrival side.
| Method | Time | Cost | Comfort | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public slow boat to Bangsal | 25 minutes | 20,000 IDR per person | Depart when full, roughly every 45 minutes | Budget travelers returning to Lombok | |
| Fast boat to Teluk Nare or Senggigi | 15–30 minutes | 150,000–400,000 IDR depending on destination | Morning and afternoon departures | Travelers with onward same-day connections |
25 minutes · 20,000 IDR per person
Tip: Public boats from Gili T to Bangsal are tout-free on the Gili side. The scam situation starts when you arrive at Bangsal looking for onward transport.
15–30 minutes · 150,000–400,000 IDR depending on destination
Tip: Fast boats save time and avoid Bangsal entirely — worth it if your next stop is Kuta, Senggigi, or you have a flight the same day.
Take the public slow boat (20,000 IDR) unless you have an onward same-day connection. For travelers heading directly to Kuta, Senggigi, or the airport, book a fast boat to Teluk Nare to skip Bangsal's tout gauntlet entirely. A pre-arranged driver at Teluk Nare or Senggigi makes the onward journey smooth.
# Gili Trawangan to Lombok: The Return Journey
Leaving Gili T back to Lombok mainland is either a simple 20,000 IDR public slow boat or a more expensive fast boat to a different harbor. The choice depends entirely on where you're going next.
Take the public slow boat to Bangsal (20,000 IDR, 25 minutes). From Bangsal, arrange onward transport via a pre-booked driver or Grab. Bangsal's tout scene is the main hassle — walk directly to the parking area without eye contact, ignore anyone offering taxi services, and meet your pre-arranged driver.
Take a fast boat to Teluk Nare or Senggigi (150,000–400,000 IDR). This skips Bangsal entirely and gets you to a calmer harbor with a pre-booked private driver waiting. For flights out the same day, fast boat is essential — don't risk the slow boat + Bangsal uncertainty.
The biggest mistake Gili T visitors make on the return is not pre-booking their onward Lombok transport. Arriving at Bangsal without a driver means negotiating with touts. Arriving at Teluk Nare without a driver means waiting for Grab. Arrange everything the day before you leave Gili T.
The last public slow boat from Gili T to Bangsal is typically 4–5pm, season-dependent. Fast boats run later (sometimes 6pm). Don't leave the island without knowing the exact last departure time for your chosen boat.