How to travel from Denpasar to Uluwatu, Indonesia

The distance between Denpasar and Uluwatu is around 29km (18 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 29min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Denpasar to Uluwatu 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 Grand Livio Hotel then DFS Bus Bay and then to Uluwatu Temple.

  • Duration57min
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 419,385($28)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Uluwatu.

  • Duration29min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    IDR 344,495($23)
Operated by

Ngurah Rai Airport Taxi

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car
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Drive

Drive to Uluwatu.

  • Duration29min
  • Distance29km (18 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Denpasar and Uluwatu

There are several options for getting from Denpasar to Uluwatu by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi which costs around IDR 344,495 ($23) and will take around 29min.

The distance between Denpasar and Uluwatu is around 29km (18 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 24km (15 miles)

It takes around 57min to get from Denpasar and Uluwatu by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 29min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Denpasar to Uluwatu is to take a taxi which takes around 29min and will set you back approx IDR 344,495 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Denpasar and Uluwatu, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi which will typically cost around IDR 344,495 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Denpasar and Uluwatu. We recommend that you take a taxi to Uluwatu. instead which will take 29min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Denpasar and Uluwatu. It typically takes around 57min and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Denpasar to Uluwatu. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grand Livio Hotel and DFS Bus Bay. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 57min.

Kura-Kura bus and Kura-Kura Shuttle run regular bus services between Denpasar and Uluwatu. Buses run once daily and take around 57min 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 Uluwatu. We recommend that you take the bus to Grand Livio Hotel then DFS Bus Bay and then to Uluwatu Temple. instead which will take 57min.

The closest major airport to Uluwatu is Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) (DPS) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Uluwatu. 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 Uluwatu. The distance is around 29km (18 miles) by road and it will take around 29min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Denpasar to Uluwatu is to take the bus which takes, on average, 57min and will usually cost around IDR 419,385 ($28).

How do I get from Denpasar to Uluwatu

Compare travel optionsbetween Denpasar and Uluwatu

Transport options from Denpasar to Uluwatu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
57min
IDR 419,385($28)
once daily29km (18 miles)
Taxi
29min
IDR 344,495($23)
on demand29km (18 miles)
Drive
29min
IDR 29,955($2)
on demand29km (18 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Denpasar and Uluwatu

Bus companies

Airports near Uluwatu

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

DPS
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
International Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Uluwatu
BWX
Blimbingsari Airport (BWX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Uluwatu
LOP
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
International Airport
Distance
131km (81 miles) from Uluwatu