How to travel from Denpasar to Kuta, Indonesia

The distance between Denpasar and Kuta is around 9km (5 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 9min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Denpasar to Kuta by bus, taxi, car and walk. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Kuta Point by Ardenia.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    IDR 74,890($5)
Operated by

Kura-Kura bus

💰 Cheapest
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walk
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Walk

Walk to Kuta.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departson demand
Operated by

Multiple walk operators

🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Kuta.

  • Duration9min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    IDR 119,825($8)
Operated by

Ngurah Rai Airport Taxi

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car
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Drive

Drive to Kuta.

  • Duration9min
  • Distance9km (6 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Denpasar and Kuta

There are several options for getting from Denpasar to Kuta by bus, taxi, car and walk. The cheapest option is to walk which costs around and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 9min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 119,825 ($8).

The distance between Denpasar and Kuta is around 9km (5 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 10km (6 miles)

It takes around 1h 15m to get from Denpasar and Kuta by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Denpasar to Kuta is to take a taxi which takes around 9min and will set you back approx IDR 119,825 ($8).

The cheapest way to travel between Denpasar and Kuta, if you exclude driving, is to walk which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Denpasar and Kuta. We recommend that you take a taxi to Kuta. instead which will take 9min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Denpasar and Kuta. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Denpasar and Kuta with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 1h 15m.

Kura-Kura bus run regular bus services between Denpasar and Kuta. Buses run hourly and take around 1h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Denpasar to Kuta. We recommend that you take the bus to Kuta Point by Ardenia. instead which will take 1h 15m.

The closest major airport to Kuta is Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) (DPS) which is approximately 2km (1 miles) from Kuta. Blimbingsari Airport (BWX) (BWX) and Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP) (LOP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Denpasar and Kuta. The distance is around 9km (6 miles) by road and it will take around 9min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Denpasar to Kuta is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around IDR 74,890 ($5).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Denpasar and Kuta

Transport options from Denpasar to Kuta
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 15m
IDR 74,890($5)
hourly18km (11 miles)
Walk
1h 45m
on demand9km (5 miles)
Taxi
9min
IDR 119,825($8)
on demand9km (6 miles)
Drive
9min
IDR 14,980($1)
on demand9km (6 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Denpasar and Kuta

Bus companies

Airports near Kuta

The following major airports near Kuta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.

DPS
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
International Airport
Distance
2km (1 miles) from Kuta
BWX
Blimbingsari Airport (BWX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Kuta
LOP
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
International Airport
Distance
121km (75 miles) from Kuta