How to travel from Nusa Dua to Uluwatu, Indonesia

The distance between Nusa Dua and Uluwatu is around 19km (12 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 19min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Nusa Dua 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.

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

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Bus

Take the bus to DFS Bus Bay and then to Uluwatu Temple.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 329,515($22)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Uluwatu.

  • Duration19min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    IDR 224,670($15)
Operated by

Ngurah Rai Airport Taxi

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Drive

Drive to Uluwatu.

  • Duration19min
  • Distance19km (12 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nusa Dua and Uluwatu

There are several options for getting from Nusa Dua to Uluwatu by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi which costs around IDR 224,670 ($15) and will take around 19min.

The distance between Nusa Dua and Uluwatu is around 19km (12 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 15km (9 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Nusa Dua and Uluwatu by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nusa Dua to Uluwatu is to take a taxi which takes around 19min and will set you back approx IDR 224,670 ($15).

The cheapest way to travel between Nusa Dua and Uluwatu, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi which will typically cost around IDR 224,670 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nusa Dua and Uluwatu. We recommend that you take a taxi to Uluwatu. instead which will take 19min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nusa Dua and Uluwatu. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nusa Dua to Uluwatu. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in DFS Bus Bay. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1h 35m.

Kura-Kura bus and Kura-Kura Shuttle run regular bus services between Nusa Dua and Uluwatu. Buses run once daily and take around 1h 35m 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 Uluwatu. We recommend that you take the bus to DFS Bus Bay and then to Uluwatu Temple. instead which will take 1h 35m.

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 Nusa Dua and Uluwatu. The distance is around 19km (12 miles) by road and it will take around 19min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nusa Dua to Uluwatu is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around IDR 329,515 ($22).

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Transport options from Nusa Dua to Uluwatu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 35m
IDR 329,515($22)
once daily41km (26 miles)
Taxi
19min
IDR 224,670($15)
on demand19km (12 miles)
Drive
19min
IDR 44,935($3)
on demand19km (12 miles)

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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