Kuta to Bangsal harbour
South coast to the Gili port in two hours: pickup at your Kuta villa or surf camp, the bypass to Mataram, the coast road north, and a driver who walks you to the right ticket window.
per car
Route and time
| Route | Drive time |
|---|---|
| Kuta ↔ Bangsal | 2 h |
Every trip is one fixed price per car, not per person, for up to 4 passengers with luggage (a 7-seat van is available for bigger groups), including fuel, driver, tolls and parking. Entrance fees, boat hire and meals are extra. Send us your date, pickup point and group size on WhatsApp and we reply with the price.
Kuta to Bangsal
The drive is about 80 km: north through Praya to the airport bypass, around Mataram, then the coast road past Senggigi, Malimbu and the Gili viewpoints to Pemenang and Bangsal. Two hours on a normal morning, two and a half in Mataram rush hour or heavy rain.
When to leave Kuta
- Public boat: leave by 9–10 am to be on the water before lunch when boats fill fastest.
- Fast boat: leave 2 h 30 min before the scheduled departure.
- Charter: any time before 3 pm; we call the boat ahead.
Worth a stop
The Malimbu and Nipah lookouts over the three Gilis (five minutes), or the Senaru waterfalls (adds about 3 hours) for a “waterfalls then islands” day. Coffee and toilets at the Pemenang minimarts before the harbour.
Bangsal to Kuta
Same trip in reverse. Take a morning boat off the island and you are back in Kuta for a late lunch, or straight to the airport (1 h 45 min from Bangsal) for an afternoon flight. See also our Kuta to the Gili Islands page for boat choices.
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How booking works
Message us on WhatsApp
Tell us the date, pickup point, destination and number of people. We reply within minutes during the day.
Get a fixed quote
You get one price for the car. No deposit needed for transfers and day trips.
We pick you up
Your driver messages you the night before with their name and plate. Pay cash or transfer at the end of the ride.
Good to know
How long is the drive from Kuta to Bangsal?
About 2 hours for 80 km, up to 2 h 30 min in traffic. Add boat time of 10–40 minutes.
Can we go from Kuta to Gili Trawangan in one day?
Easily. Leave Kuta by 10 am for a midday public boat, or any time before 3 pm with a private charter.
Do you do the return from Bangsal to Kuta?
Yes. Give us the boat time and your driver waits at the Bangsal car park with a name board.
Can we stop at the waterfalls on the way?
Yes. Senaru is an hour from Bangsal; add about 3 hours for Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep and take a late-afternoon boat or charter.
Ready when you are
Send us the date, pickup point, destination and group size. We reply with one fixed price, usually within minutes.