🚕 Book your transfer from Gilimanuk to Sidemen now

Book your private car with driver from the port town of Gilimanuk with ferries to Java to the authentic Balinese countryside village of Sidemen in East Bali. The most direct route is 162 kilometers (101 mi) long. Depending on traffic conditions, the route takes around 5 hours and 34 minutes on average. However, Bali traffic is notorious, making travel times sometimes hard to predict.

🌴 Anywhere near Gilimanuk and Sidemen

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 Sidemen areas we can drop you off include Sidemen, Selat town, Telaga Waja Rafting as well as Gembleng Waterfall. 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 Sidemen 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 Sidemen.

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 & Sidemen

Your trip from Gilimanuk to Sidemen is a great opportunity to explore Bali! Below are suggestions for interesting sights along the route. When booking your Gilimanuk to Sidemen 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 Sidemen Medewi Surf Beach Sukawati Art Market Penatahan Hot Springs Bali Safari Ubud Monkey Forest

  1. 1. Medewi Surf Beach

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 11 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 11 minutes. You will get to Medewi Surf Beach during the first half of your ride from Gilimanuk to Sidemen (after around 2 hours). From there it takes around 4 hours to get to Sidemen.

  2. 2. Sukawati Art Market

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 0 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 Sidemen (around an hour).

  3. 3. Penatahan Hot Springs

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 27 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 27 minutes. You will get to Penatahan Hot Springs during the second half of your ride from Gilimanuk to Sidemen (after around 4 hours). From there it takes around 2 hours to get to Sidemen.

  4. 4. 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 Sidemen (around an hour).

  5. 5. Ubud Monkey Forest

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 120 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 28 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 28 minutes. After leaving Gilimanuk, it will take around 5 hours to get to Ubud Monkey Forest. Ubud Monkey Forest is located close to Sidemen (around 1 hour 30 minutes).

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

❓ How to get from Gilimanuk to Sidemen?

The fastest way to get from Gilimanuk to Sidemen is by private taxi, and takes roughly 5 hours and 34 minutes. Private transport allows you to see more of Bali by making stops at interesting sights along the way, for example at Sukawati Art Market or Ubud Monkey Forest.

❓ How far is the drive from Gilimanuk to Sidemen?

The road from the port town of Gilimanuk with ferries to Java to the authentic Balinese countryside village of Sidemen in East Bali is 162 kilometer (101 mi) long, and takes roughly 5 hours and 34 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 Sidemen?

Sukawati Art Market is directly on the way from Gilimanuk to Sidemen. A stop at Medewi Surf Beach is possible with a short 11 minute detour. Or make a stop at Bali Safari (6 min extra). Check our site for more places worth stopping while driving Gilimanuk to Sidemen.

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

The 162 km (101 mi) route from Gilimanuk to Sidemen takes around 5hr 34min. 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 - Sidemen route.