How to travel from Mataram to Ubud, Indonesia

The distance between Mataram and Ubud is around 131km (81 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 2h 15m.

4 routes found

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

👋 Also check out UbudMataram if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Lombok (LOP) to Ngurah Rai (DPS).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    IDR 913,655($61)
Operated by

Wings Air

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ferry
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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Bangsal then take a ferry to Padang Bai then take the bus to Ubud.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 674,010($45)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Padang Bai then drive to Ubud.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    IDR 644,050($43)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mataram and Ubud

There are several options for getting from Mataram to Ubud by ferry, car, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 344,495 ($23) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 644,050 ($43).

The distance between Mataram and Ubud is around 131km (81 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 93km (58 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Mataram and Ubud by ferry and car.

The quickest way to get from Mataram to Ubud is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx IDR 644,050 ($43).

The cheapest way to travel between Mataram and Ubud is to take the bus and then take a ferry 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 Mataram and Ubud. We recommend that you take a ferry to Padang Bai then drive to Ubud. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mataram and Ubud. We recommend that you take a ferry to Padang Bai then drive to Ubud. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Mataram and Ubud. Flights depart from Lombok (LOP) and arrive at Ngurah Rai (DPS). The flight takes around 40min.

Yes there is a direct flight between Mataram and Ubud with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 40min.

Wings Air and Citilink Indonesia fly between Mataram and Ubud. Flights depart from Lombok (LOP) and and arrive into Ngurah Rai (DPS). These flights usually take around 40min.

The flight from Mataram to Ubud typically takes around 40min. Flights depart from Lombok (LOP) and and arrive into Ngurah Rai (DPS).

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Mataram to Ubud. We recommend that you take a ferry to Padang Bai then drive to Ubud. instead which will take 2h 15m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mataram to Ubud is to take a ferry and then drive which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around IDR 644,050 ($43).

How do I get from Mataram to Ubud

Compare travel optionsbetween Mataram and Ubud

Transport options from Mataram to Ubud
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 25m
IDR 913,655($61)
hourly192km (119 miles)
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar
3h 10m
IDR 674,010($45)
once daily131km (81 miles)
Bus to Bangsal, ferry4hrs
IDR 344,495($23)
once daily151km (94 miles)
Ferry and Car
2h 15m
IDR 644,050($43)
every 20 mins131km (81 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Mataram and Ubud

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Airlines

Bus companies

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