How to travel from Nusa Dua to Kuta, Indonesia

The distance between Nusa Dua and Kuta is around 13km (8 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 11min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Nusa Dua to Kuta 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 T Galleria Duty Free Shopping Mall.

  • Duration56min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    IDR 74,890($5)
Operated by

Kura-Kura bus

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Kuta.

  • Duration11min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    IDR 149,780($10)
Operated by

Ngurah Rai Airport Taxi

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Drive

Drive to Kuta.

  • Duration11min
  • Distance13km (8 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nusa Dua and Kuta

There are several options for getting from Nusa Dua to Kuta by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around IDR 74,890 ($5) and will take around 56min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 11min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 149,780 ($10).

The distance between Nusa Dua and Kuta is around 13km (8 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 10km (6 miles)

It takes around 56min to get from Nusa Dua and Kuta by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nusa Dua to Kuta is to take a taxi which takes around 11min and will set you back approx IDR 149,780 ($10).

The cheapest way to travel between Nusa Dua and Kuta, 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 Nusa Dua and Kuta. We recommend that you take a taxi to Kuta. instead which will take 11min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nusa Dua and Kuta. It typically takes around 56min and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nusa Dua and Kuta with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 56min.

Kura-Kura bus run regular bus services between Nusa Dua and Kuta. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 56min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nusa Dua to Kuta. We recommend that you take the bus to T Galleria Duty Free Shopping Mall. instead which will take 56min.

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 Nusa Dua and Kuta. The distance is around 13km (8 miles) by road and it will take around 11min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nusa Dua to Kuta is to take the bus which takes, on average, 56min and will usually cost around IDR 74,890 ($5).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nusa Dua and Kuta

Transport options from Nusa Dua to Kuta
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
56min
IDR 74,890($5)
hourly20km (12 miles)
Taxi
11min
IDR 149,780($10)
on demand13km (8 miles)
Drive
11min
IDR 29,955($2)
on demand13km (8 miles)

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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