🚕 Book your transfer from Amed to Uluwatu now
Book your private car with driver from the north-east Bali diving village of Amed to the cliffside town of Uluwatu on the south-western tip of Bali's Bukit peninsula. The most direct route is 115 kilometers (71 mi) long. Depending on traffic conditions, the route takes around 3 hours and 50 minutes on average. However, Bali traffic is notorious, making travel times sometimes hard to predict.
🌴 Anywhere near Amed and Uluwatu
For the listed tariff, our independent drivers can pick you up anywhere in Amed, including Jemeluk Bay, Lipah Beach and Tulamben (USAT Liberty Wreck Dive Site). The Uluwatu areas we can drop you off include Uluwatu Temple, Padang Padang Beach, Nyang Nyang Beach, Pecatu, Bingin Beach as well as Dreamland Beach. We service outside these areas too, but pricing might be slightly different than the tariff listed. Just let us know your departure and destination to find out, or check our Amed Taxi and Uluwatu Taxi pages for popular routes.
🏆 Friendly and reliable local drivers
We work with great independent drivers that meet our high quality standards. The taxi drivers we work with all operate modern cars equipped with air conditioning and are able to communicate in English. They all know the island really well. Any parking fees and tolls are included in the price. But most importantly, you can count on our drivers getting you safely and comfortably through the Bali traffic from Amed to your destination in Uluwatu.
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📍 Optional stops between Amed & Uluwatu
Your trip from Amed to Uluwatu is a great opportunity to explore Bali! Below are suggestions for interesting sights along the route. When booking your Amed to Uluwatu transfer with us, just tell us which extra stop(s) you would like to make along the way! Do note that entrance fees are not included when booking additional stops on your route.
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1. Berina Rice Terrace
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 30 min.⌚ Detour: 2 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 75,000 IDRA little family-run cafe on the road from Amed to Amlapura, that overlooks some of Bali's most stunning and least known rice terraces. This place is easy to miss, look out for the hand-made wooden sign, you need to walk a little down the stairs to find the actual cafe. Great for a quick coffee, tea, coconut or snack, their fried banana is really good.
This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. Berina Rice Terrace is located close from Amed (around half an hour). From there it takes around 3 hours to get to Uluwatu.
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2. Lempuyang Temple
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 120 min.⌚ Detour: 17 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 IDRThe Lempuyang temple with its iconic Gate of Heaven overlooking Mount Agung has lately become popular with Instagrammers as it is such a scenic place to take pictures. We suggest stopping here for two hours, as you will need to take a shuttle bus from the parking lot, and there might be queues before you are able to take the famous picture.
The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 17 minutes. Lempuyang Temple is located close from Amed (less than an hour). From there it takes around 3 hours to get to Uluwatu.
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3. Tirta Gangga Palace
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.⌚ Detour: 6 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDRThis royal Balinese palace on the slopes of Mount Agung is a great place to visit on your way to or from North-East Bali. It features a spectacular water palace, bathing pools and Hindu temple. We suggest making a 1.5 hour stop here, which allows you to use the bathing pools or grab some quick food, but a shorter 1 hour stop is enough to just explore the temple, palace and gardens.
This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. Tirta Gangga Palace is located close from Amed (less than an hour). From there it takes around 3 hours to get to Uluwatu.
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4. Taman Ujung Water Palace
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.⌚ Detour: 12 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDRTaman Ujung is usually less crowded than some of the other cultural sights in North-East Bali. The Balinese water palace was build by the king of Karangasem, and features multiple ponds that are crossed by spectacular bridges.
The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 12 minutes. Taman Ujung Water Palace is located close from Amed (around an hour). From there it takes around 3 hours to get to Uluwatu.
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5. Virgin Beach
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.⌚ Detour: 29 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 IDRVirgin Beach, locally known as Pantai Pasir Putih, is a beautiful white sand beach with crystal clear water hidden away on Bali's east-coast. Pristine, clean and not yet discovered by mass tourism, Virgin Beach is a great stop for a refreshing dive in the ocean. You may even spot some corals! Traditional family-run "Warung"-style restaurants line the shore and rent out beach beds.
The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 29 minutes. You will get to Virgin Beach during the first half of your ride from Amed to Uluwatu (after a little over an hour). From there it takes around 3 hours to get to Uluwatu.
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6. Bali Safari
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 180 min.⌚ Detour: 29 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 300,000 IDRBali Safari & Marine Park is a large zoo where you can board the safari tram to witness animals like zebras, hippos and even lions roaming freely around you. Kids can learn about wildlife at the educational shows. Other highlights include the elephant safari and rainforest trail.
The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 29 minutes. Bali Safari is located roughly halfway your route. You'll get there around 2 hours after departing Amed and it will take around 2 hours to get to Uluwatu from there.
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7. Trans Studio Theme Park
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 180 min.⌚ Detour: 19 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 300,000 IDRIndoor attraction park with a thrilling rooftop rollercoaster and many other rides for all ages. As the park is located inside an air-conditioned mall, it is a great stop to escape the Bali heat for a few hours with your family.
The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 19 minutes. You will get to Trans Studio Theme Park during the second half of your ride from Amed to Uluwatu (after around 3 hours). From there it takes around an hour to get to Uluwatu.
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8. Jimbaran Fish Market
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.⌚ Detour: 12 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDRFun local experience, great for around lunchtime. Buy fish or seafood as fresh as it gets at the Kedonganan Fish market right at the beach in Jimbaran. Barbecue stalls around the market will offer to grill your fresh fish for a small fee, and they will add rice and spices to make the meal complete. If this sounds too adventurous, or if you are arriving around dinner time, alternatively you could ask your driver to stop at any of Jimbaran's beachfront fish restaurants instead.
The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 12 minutes. After leaving Amed, it will take around 3 hours to get to Jimbaran Fish Market. Jimbaran Fish Market is located close to Uluwatu (less than an hour).
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9. Garuda Wisnu Statue
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.⌚ Detour: 17 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDRThe Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue can be seen from all over south Bali. It is the largest statue in Indonesia and it is even taller than the Statue of Liberty in New York! The statue depicts the Hindu story of Garuda's search for Amrita.
The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 17 minutes. After leaving Amed, it will take around 3 hours to get to Garuda Wisnu Statue. Garuda Wisnu Statue is located close to Uluwatu (less than an hour).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
❓ How to get from Amed to Uluwatu?
The fastest way to get from Amed to Uluwatu is by private taxi, and takes roughly 3 hours and 50 minutes. Private transport allows you to see more of Bali by making stops at interesting sights along the way, for example at Jimbaran Fish Market or Garuda Wisnu Statue.
❓ How far is the drive from Amed to Uluwatu?
The road from the north-east Bali diving village of Amed to the cliffside town of Uluwatu on the south-western tip of Bali's Bukit peninsula is 115 kilometer (71 mi) long, and takes roughly 3 hours and 50 minutes depending on traffic conditions. Build some margin if you need to arrive at a specific time, as Bali traffic can be unpredictable.
❓ What interesting tourist sights are on the way from Amed to Uluwatu?
Berina Rice Terrace is directly on the way from Amed to Uluwatu. A stop at Garuda Wisnu Statue is possible with a short 17 minute detour. Or make a stop at Jimbaran Fish Market (12 min extra). Check our site for more places worth stopping while driving Amed to Uluwatu.
❓ What is the price of a private taxi from Amed to Uluwatu?
The 115 km (71 mi) route from Amed to Uluwatu takes around 3hr 50min. Taxis are affordable in Bali and this route will only cost you 1,049,000 Indonesian Rupia (IDR). With our taxi drivers, it is even possible to stop at interesting sights along the Amed - Uluwatu route.