How to travel from Padang to Uluwatu, Indonesia

The distance between Padang and Uluwatu is around 1,955km (1,215 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 45m.

4 routes found

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

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Fly

Fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Ngurah Rai (DPS).

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time3h 40m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,111,890($140)
Operated by

Batik Air

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Medan and then to Bandar Lampung then take a ferry to Gambir Station then take the bus to Terminal Mengwi.

  • Duration4 days 4h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,321,585($155)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus, Ferry and Train

Take the bus to Medan and then to Bandar Lampung then take a ferry to Gambir Station then take the train to Kepanjen then take the bus to Denpasar.

  • Duration3 days 17h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,276,650($150)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padang and Uluwatu

There are several options for getting from Padang to Uluwatu by plane, bus, ferry and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which costs around IDR 2,007,045 ($135) and will take around 3 days 17h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,111,890 ($140).

The distance between Padang and Uluwatu is around 1,955km (1,215 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,852km (1,151 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Padang and Uluwatu by plane.

The quickest way to get from Padang to Uluwatu is to fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx IDR 2,111,890 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Padang and Uluwatu is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around IDR 2,007,045 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Padang and Uluwatu. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Ngurah Rai (DPS). instead which will take 4h 45m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Padang and Uluwatu. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Ngurah Rai (DPS). instead which will take 4h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Padang and Uluwatu. Flights depart from Minangkabau (PDG) and arrive at Ngurah Rai (DPS) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 3h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Padang to Uluwatu. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 4h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Padang to Uluwatu typically takes around 3h 40m. Flights depart from Minangkabau (PDG) and and arrive into Ngurah Rai (DPS).

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Padang to Uluwatu. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Ngurah Rai (DPS). instead which will take 4h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padang to Uluwatu is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around IDR 2,111,890 ($140).

How do I get from Padang to Uluwatu

Compare travel optionsbetween Padang and Uluwatu

Transport options from Padang to Uluwatu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 45m
IDR 2,111,890($140)
hourly1,955km (1,215 miles)
Bus and Ferry
4 days 4h
IDR 2,321,585($155)
once daily4,004km (2,488 miles)
Bus, Ferry and Train + 1 similar
3 days 17h
IDR 2,276,650($150)
once daily4,054km (2,519 miles)
Bus to Medan, ferry and train3 days 17h
IDR 2,007,045($135)
once daily3,878km (2,410 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