How to travel from Denpasar to Ubud, Indonesia

The distance between Denpasar and Ubud is around 24km (15 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 23min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Denpasar to Ubud by bus, taxi and car. 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 and then to Ubud.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 74,890($5)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Ubud.

  • Duration23min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    IDR 269,605($18)
Operated by

Ngurah Rai Airport Taxi

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Drive

Drive to Ubud.

  • Duration23min
  • Distance24km (15 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Denpasar and Ubud

There are several options for getting from Denpasar to Ubud by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around IDR 74,890 ($5) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 23min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 269,605 ($18).

The distance between Denpasar and Ubud is around 24km (15 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 17km (10 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Denpasar and Ubud by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Denpasar to Ubud is to take a taxi which takes around 23min and will set you back approx IDR 269,605 ($18).

The cheapest way to travel between Denpasar and Ubud, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 74,890 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Denpasar and Ubud. We recommend that you take a taxi to Ubud. instead which will take 23min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Denpasar and Ubud. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Denpasar to Ubud. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kuta Point by Ardenia. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

Kura-Kura bus and Perama Tour run regular bus services between Denpasar and Ubud. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 30m 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 Ubud. We recommend that you take the bus to Kuta Point by Ardenia and then to Ubud. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Ubud is Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) (DPS) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Ubud. 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 Ubud. The distance is around 24km (15 miles) by road and it will take around 23min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Denpasar to Ubud is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around IDR 74,890 ($5).

How do I get from Denpasar to Ubud

Compare travel optionsbetween Denpasar and Ubud

Transport options from Denpasar to Ubud
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
2h 30m
IDR 74,890($5)
once daily54km (33 miles)
Bus via DFS Bus Bay3h 30m
IDR 149,780($10)
5 times a day62km (39 miles)
Taxi
23min
IDR 269,605($18)
on demand24km (15 miles)
Drive
23min
IDR 44,935($3)
on demand24km (15 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Denpasar and Ubud

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Airports near Ubud

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

DPS
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
International Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Ubud
BWX
Blimbingsari Airport (BWX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
104km (64 miles) from Ubud
LOP
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
International Airport
Distance
115km (71 miles) from Ubud