How to travel from Uluwatu to Ubud, Indonesia

The distance between Uluwatu and Ubud is around 54km (34 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 49min.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Uluwatu to Ubud 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 DFS Bus Bay and then to Ubud.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 269,605($18)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Ubud.

  • Duration49min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    IDR 599,120($40)
Operated by

Ngurah Rai Airport Taxi

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Drive

Drive to Ubud.

  • Duration49min
  • Distance54km (34 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Uluwatu and Ubud

There are several options for getting from Uluwatu to Ubud by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around IDR 269,605 ($18) and will take around 1h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 49min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 599,120 ($40).

The distance between Uluwatu and Ubud is around 54km (34 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 41km (25 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Uluwatu and Ubud by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 49min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Uluwatu to Ubud is to take a taxi which takes around 49min and will set you back approx IDR 599,120 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Uluwatu and Ubud, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 269,605 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Uluwatu and Ubud. We recommend that you take a taxi to Ubud. instead which will take 49min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Uluwatu and Ubud. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Uluwatu to Ubud. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in DFS Bus Bay and Kuta. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.

Kura-Kura Shuttle, Perama Tour and Kura-Kura bus run regular bus services between Uluwatu and Ubud. Buses run once daily and take around 1h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Uluwatu to Ubud. We recommend that you take the bus to DFS Bus Bay and then to Ubud. instead which will take 1h 55m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Uluwatu and Ubud. The distance is around 54km (34 miles) by road and it will take around 49min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Uluwatu to Ubud is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around IDR 269,605 ($18).

How do I get from Uluwatu to Ubud

Compare travel optionsbetween Uluwatu and Ubud

Transport options from Uluwatu to Ubud
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 2 similar
1h 55m
IDR 269,605($18)
once daily60km (37 miles)
Bus via DFS Bus Bay1h 60m
IDR 269,605($18)
once daily61km (38 miles)
Bus via DFS Bus Bay2h 25m
IDR 359,470($24)
once daily60km (37 miles)
Taxi
49min
IDR 599,120($40)
on demand54km (34 miles)
Drive
49min
IDR 44,935($3)
on demand54km (34 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Uluwatu and Ubud

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