🚕 Book your transfer from Balian to Ubud now

Book your private car with driver from Balian surf beach to the jungle town of Ubud in central Bali. The most direct route is 52 kilometers (32 mi) long. Depending on traffic conditions, the route takes around 2 hours and 7 minutes on average. However, Bali traffic is notorious, making travel times sometimes hard to predict.

🌴 Anywhere near Balian and Ubud

For the listed tariff, our independent drivers can pick you up anywhere in Balian, including Balian Beach, Soka Beach and Mejan Beach. The Ubud areas we can drop you off include Central Ubud, Campuhan, Penestanan, Sayan, Pejeng, Goa Gajah as well as Mas. 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 Balian Taxi and Ubud 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 Balian to your destination in Ubud.

Balitaxi.com connects people that require transport with independent local drivers. We make it easier to organize, plan and book your Bali transfers in advance without haggling on the streets. While we vouch for the drivers that work with us, we do not operate our own cars or taxis.

📍 Optional stops between Balian & Ubud

Your trip from Balian to Ubud is a great opportunity to explore Bali! Below are suggestions for interesting sights along the route. When booking your Balian to Ubud 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.

Balian Ubud Tanah Lot Temple Penatahan Hot Springs Jatiluwih Rice Terraces Goa Gajah

  1. 1. Tanah Lot Temple

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 30 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 IDR

    Spectacular Hindu temple built on top of an offshore rock in the Indian Ocean, roughly 20 minutes north-west of Canggu. Beautiful spot to take pictures. Many souvenir shops can be found on the way between the parking lot and the temple.

    The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 30 minutes. Tanah Lot Temple is located roughly halfway your route. You'll get there around 1 hour 30 minutes after departing Balian and it will take a little over an hour to get to Ubud from there.

  2. 2. Penatahan Hot Springs

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 17 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 IDR

    Off the beaten path natural hot springs in the nature with sulfur pools. Possible to book a private pool area for your family or as a couple, or joining one of the private pools.

    The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 17 minutes. Penatahan Hot Springs is located roughly halfway your route. You'll get there a little over an hour after departing Balian and it will take around an hour to get to Ubud from there.

  3. 3. Jatiluwih Rice Terraces

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 69 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 300,000 IDR

    Gorgeous location with vast rice terraces stacked against the hills in all directions. More serene and less touristy than Tegallalang, as Jatiluwih is a bit further out of the way, but worth the detour. You can walk one of the many trails between the rice fields (the shortest one takes about 45 minutes).

    The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 69 minutes. Jatiluwih Rice Terraces is located roughly halfway your route. You'll get there around 1 hour 30 minutes after departing Balian and it will take around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Ubud from there.

  4. 4. Goa Gajah

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 21 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDR

    Great cultural and historic stop for a 1-hour visit. Cave temple complex with stone carvings of Hindu gods dating back to the 9th century. The lush surroundings add to the mystical atmosphere. Don't miss out on the spectacular elephant cave!

    The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 21 minutes. After leaving Balian, it will take around 2 hours to get to Goa Gajah. Goa Gajah is located close to Ubud (around half an hour).

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

❓ How to get from Balian to Ubud?

The fastest way to get from Balian to Ubud is by private taxi, and takes roughly 2 hours and 7 minutes. Private transport allows you to see more of Bali by making stops at interesting sights along the way, for example at Tanah Lot Temple or Goa Gajah.

❓ How far is the drive from Balian to Ubud?

The road from Balian surf beach to the jungle town of Ubud in central Bali is 52 kilometer (32 mi) long, and takes roughly 2 hours and 7 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 Balian to Ubud?

A stop at Penatahan Hot Springs is possible with a short 17 minute detour on your way from Balian to Ubud. Check our site for more places worth stopping while driving Balian to Ubud.

❓ What is the price of a private taxi from Balian to Ubud?

The 52 km (32 mi) route from Balian to Ubud takes around 2hr 7min. Taxis are affordable in Bali and this route will only cost you 599,000 Indonesian Rupia (IDR). With our taxi drivers, it is even possible to stop at interesting sights along the Balian - Ubud route.