🚕 Book your transfer from Gilimanuk to Padangbai now

Book your private car with driver from the port town of Gilimanuk with ferries to Java to the harbour town of Padangbai (also known as Padang Bai). The most direct route is 157 kilometers (98 mi) long. Depending on traffic conditions, the route takes around 5 hours and 22 minutes on average. However, Bali traffic is notorious, making travel times sometimes hard to predict.

🌴 Anywhere near Gilimanuk and Padangbai

For the listed tariff, our independent drivers can pick you up anywhere in Gilimanuk, including Gilimanuk city, Gilimanuk Ferry Port to Java and Karangsewu Beach. The Padangbai areas we can drop you off include Padangbai town, Lombok Ferry Port, Gili Island Fast Ferries Port as well as Blue Lagoon 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 Gilimanuk Taxi and Padangbai 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 Gilimanuk to your destination in Padangbai.

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 Gilimanuk & Padangbai

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

Gilimanuk Padangbai Medewi Surf Beach Sukawati Art Market Bali Safari Tanah Lot Temple Ubud Monkey Forest Blue Lagoon Beach Tirta Empul Temple

  1. 1. Medewi Surf Beach

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 12 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDR

    Great lunch stop. Watch surfers catch one of Bali's longest waves at Medewi. This small town on the way from Denpasar to Gilimanuk features a few restaurants right on the beach from where you can overlook the Indian Ocean.

    The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 12 minutes. You will get to Medewi Surf Beach during the first half of your ride from Gilimanuk to Padangbai (after around 2 hours). From there it takes around 4 hours to get to Padangbai.

  2. 2. Sukawati Art Market

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 1 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. After leaving Gilimanuk, it will take around 4 hours to get to Sukawati Art Market. Sukawati Art Market is located close to Padangbai (around an hour).

  3. 3. Bali Safari

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 180 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 6 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 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. After leaving Gilimanuk, it will take around 5 hours to get to Bali Safari. Bali Safari is located close to Padangbai (less than an hour).

  4. 4. Tanah Lot Temple

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 46 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 300,000 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 46 minutes. You will get to Tanah Lot Temple during the second half of your ride from Gilimanuk to Padangbai (after around 4 hours). From there it takes around 2 hours 30 minutes to get to Padangbai.

  5. 5. Ubud Monkey Forest

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 120 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 37 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 300,000 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!

    The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 37 minutes. After leaving Gilimanuk, it will take around 5 hours to get to Ubud Monkey Forest. Ubud Monkey Forest is located close to Padangbai (around 1 hour 30 minutes).

  6. 6. Blue Lagoon Beach

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 3 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 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!

    This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. After leaving Gilimanuk, it will take around 5 hours to get to Blue Lagoon Beach. Blue Lagoon Beach is located close to Padangbai (a few minutes).

  7. 7. Tirta Empul Temple

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 55 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 375,000 IDR

    Large 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 55 minutes. After leaving Gilimanuk, it will take around 5 hours to get to Tirta Empul Temple. Tirta Empul Temple is located close to Padangbai (around 1 hour 30 minutes).

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

❓ How to get from Gilimanuk to Padangbai?

The fastest way to get from Gilimanuk to Padangbai is by private taxi, and takes roughly 5 hours and 22 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 Tirta Empul Temple.

❓ How far is the drive from Gilimanuk to Padangbai?

The road from the port town of Gilimanuk with ferries to Java to the harbour town of Padangbai (also known as Padang Bai) is 157 kilometer (98 mi) long, and takes roughly 5 hours and 22 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 Gilimanuk to Padangbai?

Sukawati Art Market and Blue Lagoon Beach are directly on the way from Gilimanuk to Padangbai. A stop at Medewi Surf Beach is possible with a short 12 minute detour. Or make a stop at Bali Safari (6 min extra). Check our site for more places worth stopping while driving Gilimanuk to Padangbai.

❓ What is the price of a private taxi from Gilimanuk to Padangbai?

The 157 km (98 mi) route from Gilimanuk to Padangbai takes around 5hr 22min. Taxis are affordable in Bali and this route will only cost you 1,424,000 Indonesian Rupia (IDR). With our taxi drivers, it is even possible to stop at interesting sights along the Gilimanuk - Padangbai route.