Transport guide · How to get from Gili Trawangan to Senggigi
Gili Trawangan to Senggigi is a 45-minute direct fast boat for 300,000–400,000 IDR, or via Teluk Nare speedboat (150,000 IDR) + 30-minute taxi (150,000 IDR) for 300,000 IDR total. The direct Senggigi fast boat is simpler but slightly more weather-dependent than the Teluk Nare route.
| Method | Time | Cost | Comfort | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Senggigi fast boat | 45–60 minutes | 300,000–400,000 IDR | Morning and afternoon departures | Senggigi hotel guests, anyone prioritizing simplicity | |
| Teluk Nare speedboat + taxi | 15 min boat + 30 min taxi = 45 min | 150,000 IDR boat + 150,000 IDR taxi = 300,000 IDR | Boats every 45 min daylight | Budget-conscious travelers willing to manage the handoff |
45–60 minutes · 300,000–400,000 IDR
Tip: The direct Senggigi boat is the cleanest end-to-end experience — no taxi transfer, jetty is walkable to most hotels.
15 min boat + 30 min taxi = 45 min · 150,000 IDR boat + 150,000 IDR taxi = 300,000 IDR
Tip: Slightly cheaper and uses a calmer boat route, but you have the taxi-handoff complexity.
Take the direct Senggigi fast boat — the 100,000 IDR saving on the Teluk Nare alternative isn't worth the taxi-handoff complexity. Direct boat drops you at the Senggigi jetty which is walkable to most central hotels.
# Gili Trawangan to Senggigi: The Short Fast Boat Home
Returning from Gili T to Senggigi is straightforward — it's essentially the reverse of the outbound journey. A 45-minute direct fast boat for 300,000–400,000 IDR delivers you from Gili harbor to Senggigi jetty.
The direct Senggigi fast boats depart Gili T 2–4 times a day depending on operator and season. Morning departures (9am, 11am) are the most reliable. Afternoon departures can be cancelled if sea conditions deteriorate.
Book the night before at your Gili T hotel or a fast boat office. Confirm the boat docks at Senggigi jetty specifically (not Teluk Nare with an "included transfer" — that's a different product).
The Senggigi crossing is more exposed to wind and swell than the Bangsal or Teluk Nare routes. In rainy season (November–March), expect 10–20% of Senggigi departures to be cancelled or rescheduled. Build a buffer day if your onward travel depends on this crossing.
Senggigi jetty is in the center of the Senggigi strip, a 5–15 minute walk to most hotels depending on your accommodation location. For hotels at the south end (Mangsit) or north end (past Pura Batu Bolong), grab a local taxi at the jetty for 50,000–100,000 IDR.