Coming from Bali is generally the most common route, as Bali is the most popular destination in Indonesia. The easiest and quickest way to get there is to first make your way to Padang Bai Port on the central, east side of Bali. From Canggu, this will take about an hour and a half. From Ubud, this will take about an hour and fifteen minutes. The traffic on Bali can be horrendous, so be sure to give yourself a good enough time cushion in case it’s worse than usual.
From Padang Bai, you will take a fast boat to the Gilis. The pier where you will board your boat is right in front of the fast boat offices. This journey will take around an hour and a half. These boats will also stop at the other Gili Islands, so listen to the announcements to ensure you get off at the right stop or ask an employee.

The Gili Islands’ increasing popularity has seen a surge in the number of companies offering fast boat services from Bali and Lombok to the Gilis and back. Many of these companies are perfectly reputable and this can be the best way to get to the Gilis. It’s also often more comfortable than the public ferry, and certainly quicker; from Lombok the journey takes around half an hour.
You can travel to The Gilis also from Senggigi, Mentigi or Teluk Nara. The boats run normally once in every hour to Gilis.