🚕 Book your transfer from Candidasa to Mount Batur now
Book your private car with driver from tranquil east Bali beach town of Candidasa to Mount Batur volcanic region. The most direct route is 72 kilometers (45 mi) long. Depending on traffic conditions, the route takes around 2 hours and 18 minutes on average. However, Bali traffic is notorious, making travel times sometimes hard to predict.
🌴 Anywhere near Candidasa and Mount Batur
For the listed tariff, our independent drivers can pick you up anywhere in Candidasa, including Manggis, Candidasa Beach, the Amankila Resort, Bugbug beach, Virgin Beach, Sengkidu and Anom Mendira Beach. The Mount Batur areas we can drop you off include Mount Batur, Kintamani town, Lake Batur, Songan as well as Central Batur. 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 Candidasa Taxi and Mount Batur 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 Candidasa to your destination in Mount Batur.
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 Candidasa & Mount Batur
Your trip from Candidasa to Mount Batur is a great opportunity to explore Bali! Below are suggestions for interesting sights along the route. When booking your Candidasa to Mount Batur 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. Virgin Beach
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.⌚ Detour: 26 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 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 26 minutes. Virgin Beach is located close from Candidasa (around half an hour). From there it takes around 2 hours 30 minutes to get to Mount Batur.
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2. Taman Ujung Water Palace
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.⌚ Detour: 25 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 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 25 minutes. Taman Ujung Water Palace is located close from Candidasa (around half an hour). From there it takes around 2 hours 30 minutes to get to Mount Batur.
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3. Blue Lagoon Beach
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.⌚ Detour: 23 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 IDRA small white-sand beach with beautiful blue waters surrounding by lush cliffs. Great for snorkeling. Watch out for the monkeys that are enjoying the beach as well, and might be interested in your stuff!
The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 23 minutes. Blue Lagoon Beach is located close from Candidasa (around half an hour). From there it takes around 2 hours to get to Mount Batur.
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4. Tirta Gangga Palace
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.⌚ Detour: 26 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 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.
The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 26 minutes. Tirta Gangga Palace is located close from Candidasa (around half an hour). From there it takes around 2 hours to get to Mount Batur.
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5. Bali Safari
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 180 min.⌚ Detour: 14 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 14 minutes. You will get to Bali Safari during the first half of your ride from Candidasa to Mount Batur (after around an hour). From there it takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Mount Batur.
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6. Goa Gajah
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.⌚ Detour: 22 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDRGreat 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 22 minutes. Goa Gajah is located roughly halfway your route. You'll get there around 1 hour 30 minutes after departing Candidasa and it will take a little over an hour to get to Mount Batur from there.
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7. Tirta Empul Temple
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.⌚ Detour: 23 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 IDRLarge Balinese Hindu temple complex located north of Ubud, famous for its holy spring water where visitors go for a ritual purification ceremony. The temple complex was founded more than 1000 years ago.
The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 23 minutes. You will get to Tirta Empul Temple during the second half of your ride from Candidasa to Mount Batur (after around 2 hours). From there it takes around an hour to get to Mount Batur.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
❓ How to get from Candidasa to Mount Batur?
The fastest way to get from Candidasa to Mount Batur is by private taxi, and takes roughly 2 hours and 18 minutes. Private transport allows you to see more of Bali by making stops at interesting sights along the way, for example at Bali Safari or Tirta Empul Temple.
❓ How far is the drive from Candidasa to Mount Batur?
The road from tranquil east Bali beach town of Candidasa to Mount Batur volcanic region is 72 kilometer (45 mi) long, and takes roughly 2 hours and 18 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 Candidasa to Mount Batur?
A stop at Bali Safari is possible with a short 14 minute detour on your way from Candidasa to Mount Batur. Check our site for more places worth stopping while driving Candidasa to Mount Batur.
❓ What is the price of a private taxi from Candidasa to Mount Batur?
The 72 km (45 mi) route from Candidasa to Mount Batur takes around 2hr 18min. Taxis are affordable in Bali and this route will only cost you 974,000 Indonesian Rupia (IDR). With our taxi drivers, it is even possible to stop at interesting sights along the Candidasa - Mount Batur route.