🚕 Book your transfer from Candidasa to Ubud now

Book your private car with driver from tranquil east Bali beach town of Candidasa to the jungle town of Ubud in central Bali. The most direct route is 47 kilometers (29 mi) long. Depending on traffic conditions, the route takes around 1 hours and 43 minutes on average. However, Bali traffic is notorious, making travel times sometimes hard to predict.

🌴 Anywhere near Candidasa and Ubud

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 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 Candidasa 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 Candidasa 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 Candidasa & Ubud

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

Candidasa Ubud Blue Lagoon Beach Bali Safari Sukawati Art Market Goa Gajah Tegenungan Waterfall Bali Zoo Ubud Monkey Forest

  1. 1. Blue Lagoon Beach

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 20 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 IDR

    A 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 20 minutes. You will get to Blue Lagoon Beach during the first half of your ride from Candidasa to Ubud (after around half an hour). From there it takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Ubud.

  2. 2. Bali Safari

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 180 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 9 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 300,000 IDR

    Bali 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.

    This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. Bali Safari is located roughly halfway your route. You'll get there around an hour after departing Candidasa and it will take around an hour to get to Ubud from there.

  3. 3. Sukawati Art Market

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 10 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDR

    Sukawati is an artistic village in Bali, known for its crafts and art. At the art market, you will be able to find local art and original Balinese souvenirs at often much lower prices than you will find in Ubud or other tourist areas.

    This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. You will get to Sukawati Art Market during the second half of your ride from Candidasa to Ubud (after a little over an hour). From there it takes around half an hour to get to Ubud.

  4. 4. Goa Gajah

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 3 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!

    This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. After leaving Candidasa, it will take around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Goa Gajah. Goa Gajah is located close to Ubud (around half an hour).

  5. 5. Tegenungan Waterfall

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 13 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 IDR

    The Tegenungan waterfall is a popular spot to cool down south of Ubud. After walking 150 steps down, you'll be able to wade through the water and feel the power of this waterfall. Lazy option: on the surrounding cliffs there are some cafes with infinity pools, from where you have a great view of the waterfall too.

    The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 13 minutes. You will get to Tegenungan Waterfall during the second half of your ride from Candidasa to Ubud (after around 1 hour 30 minutes). From there it takes around half an hour to get to Ubud.

  6. 6. Bali Zoo

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 120 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 13 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 IDR

    Large zoo featuring orang-utangs, elephants, crocodiles and even African lions. It is a beautiful lush park where animals are taken well care of. Great stop with kids, who might even be invited to participate in the feeding of the animals.

    The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 13 minutes. You will get to Bali Zoo during the second half of your ride from Candidasa to Ubud (after around 1 hour 30 minutes). From there it takes around half an hour to get to Ubud.

  7. 7. Ubud Monkey Forest

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 120 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 2 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDR

    The Sacret Ubud Monkey Forest Sanctuary is located right next to Ubud town. The tropical forest is home to hundreds of long-tailed macaque monkeys, as well as a river and three Hindu temples. Watch your stuff, the monkeys are known to steal any loose items!

    This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. After leaving Candidasa, it will take around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Ubud Monkey Forest. Ubud Monkey Forest is located close to Ubud (a few minutes).

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

❓ How to get from Candidasa to Ubud?

The fastest way to get from Candidasa to Ubud is by private taxi, and takes roughly 1 hours and 43 minutes. Private transport allows you to see more of Bali by making stops at interesting sights along the way, for example at Blue Lagoon Beach or Bali Zoo.

❓ How far is the drive from Candidasa to Ubud?

The road from tranquil east Bali beach town of Candidasa to the jungle town of Ubud in central Bali is 47 kilometer (29 mi) long, and takes roughly 1 hours and 43 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 Ubud?

Goa Gajah and Ubud Monkey Forest are directly on the way from Candidasa to Ubud. A stop at Sukawati Art Market is possible with a short 10 minute detour. Or make a stop at Bali Safari (9 min extra). Check our site for more places worth stopping while driving Candidasa to Ubud.

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

The 47 km (29 mi) route from Candidasa to Ubud takes around 1hr 43min. 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 Candidasa - Ubud route.