🚕 Book your transfer from Gilimanuk to Uluwatu now

Book your private car with driver from the port town of Gilimanuk with ferries to Java to the cliffside town of Uluwatu on the south-western tip of Bali's Bukit peninsula. The most direct route is 145 kilometers (90 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 Uluwatu

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 Uluwatu areas we can drop you off include Uluwatu Temple, Padang Padang Beach, Nyang Nyang Beach, Pecatu, Bingin Beach as well as Dreamland 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 Uluwatu 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 Uluwatu.

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 & Uluwatu

Your trip from Gilimanuk to Uluwatu is a great opportunity to explore Bali! Below are suggestions for interesting sights along the route. When booking your Gilimanuk to Uluwatu 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 Uluwatu Medewi Surf Beach Trans Studio Theme Park Penatahan Hot Springs Tanah Lot Temple Garuda Wisnu Statue

  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 Uluwatu (after around 2 hours). From there it takes around 4 hours to get to Uluwatu.

  2. 2. Trans Studio Theme Park

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 180 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 5 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 300,000 IDR

    Indoor attraction park with a thrilling rooftop rollercoaster and many other rides for all ages. As the park is located inside an air-conditioned mall, it is a great stop to escape the Bali heat for a few hours with your family.

    This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. After leaving Gilimanuk, it will take around 5 hours to get to Trans Studio Theme Park. Trans Studio Theme Park is located close to Uluwatu (around an hour).

  3. 3. Penatahan Hot Springs

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 57 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 375,000 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 57 minutes. Penatahan Hot Springs is located roughly halfway your route. You'll get there around 4 hours after departing Gilimanuk and it will take around 2 hours 30 minutes to get to Uluwatu from there.

  4. 4. Tanah Lot Temple

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 11 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 11 minutes. You will get to Tanah Lot Temple during the second half of your ride from Gilimanuk to Uluwatu (after around 4 hours). From there it takes around 2 hours to get to Uluwatu.

  5. 5. Garuda Wisnu Statue

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 5 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDR

    The Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue can be seen from all over south Bali. It is the largest statue in Indonesia and it is even taller than the Statue of Liberty in New York! The statue depicts the Hindu story of Garuda's search for Amrita.

    This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. After leaving Gilimanuk, it will take around 5 hours to get to Garuda Wisnu Statue. Garuda Wisnu Statue is located close to Uluwatu (less than an hour).

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

❓ How to get from Gilimanuk to Uluwatu?

The fastest way to get from Gilimanuk to Uluwatu 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 Trans Studio Theme Park or Penatahan Hot Springs.

❓ How far is the drive from Gilimanuk to Uluwatu?

The road from the port town of Gilimanuk with ferries to Java to the cliffside town of Uluwatu on the south-western tip of Bali's Bukit peninsula is 145 kilometer (90 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 Uluwatu?

Trans Studio Theme Park and Garuda Wisnu Statue are directly on the way from Gilimanuk to Uluwatu. A stop at Medewi Surf Beach is possible with a short 11 minute detour. Or make a stop at Tanah Lot Temple (11 min extra). Check our site for more places worth stopping while driving Gilimanuk to Uluwatu.

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

The 145 km (90 mi) route from Gilimanuk to Uluwatu takes around 5hr 34min. Taxis are affordable in Bali and this route will only cost you 1,199,000 Indonesian Rupia (IDR). With our taxi drivers, it is even possible to stop at interesting sights along the Gilimanuk - Uluwatu route.