🚕 Book your transfer from Kuta to Padangbai now

Book your private car with driver from the popular South Bali beach town of Kuta to the harbour town of Padangbai (also known as Padang Bai). The most direct route is 62 kilometers (39 mi) long. Depending on traffic conditions, the route takes around 2 hours and 7 minutes on average. However, Bali traffic is notorious, making travel times sometimes hard to predict.

🌴 Anywhere near Kuta and Padangbai

For the listed tariff, our independent drivers can pick you up anywhere in Kuta, including Kuta Beach, Legian, Beachwalk Mall, Sunset Road, Poppies Lane, Jerman Beach and . 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 Kuta 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 Kuta 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 Kuta & Padangbai

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

Kuta Padangbai Krisna Souvenir Megastore Trans Studio Theme Park Jimbaran Fish Market Bali Zoo Sukawati Art Market Tegenungan Waterfall Bali Safari Goa Gajah Blue Lagoon Beach

  1. 1. Krisna Souvenir Megastore

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 30 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 13 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDR

    With 3 floors, Krisna Oleh Oleh Bali Bypass is the largest souvenir super shop in Bali and all of South-East Asia. A good place to find original souvenirs to take back home. Its very close to the airport but prices are much cheaper than in the terminal building.

    The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 13 minutes. Krisna Souvenir Megastore is located close from Kuta (around half an hour). From there it takes around 2 hours to get to Padangbai.

  2. 2. Trans Studio Theme Park

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 180 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 2 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 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. Trans Studio Theme Park is located close from Kuta (around half an hour). From there it takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Padangbai.

  3. 3. Jimbaran Fish Market

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 28 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDR

    Fun local experience, great for around lunchtime. Buy fish or seafood as fresh as it gets at the Kedonganan Fish market right at the beach in Jimbaran. Barbecue stalls around the market will offer to grill your fresh fish for a small fee, and they will add rice and spices to make the meal complete. If this sounds too adventurous, or if you are arriving around dinner time, alternatively you could ask your driver to stop at any of Jimbaran's beachfront fish restaurants instead.

    The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 28 minutes. You will get to Jimbaran Fish Market during the first half of your ride from Kuta to Padangbai (after less than an hour). From there it takes around 2 hours to get to Padangbai.

  4. 4. Bali Zoo

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 120 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 11 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 11 minutes. Bali Zoo is located roughly halfway your route. You'll get there a little over an hour after departing Kuta and it will take around an hour to get to Padangbai from there.

  5. 5. Sukawati Art Market

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 12 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.

    The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 12 minutes. Sukawati Art Market is located roughly halfway your route. You'll get there around 1 hour 30 minutes after departing Kuta and it will take around an hour to get to Padangbai from there.

  6. 6. Tegenungan Waterfall

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 22 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 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 22 minutes. Tegenungan Waterfall is located roughly halfway your route. You'll get there around 1 hour 30 minutes after departing Kuta and it will take around an hour to get to Padangbai from there.

  7. 7. Bali Safari

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 180 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 0 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. You will get to Bali Safari during the second half of your ride from Kuta to Padangbai (after around 1 hour 30 minutes). From there it takes less than an hour to get to Padangbai.

  8. 8. Goa Gajah

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 28 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!

    The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 28 minutes. Goa Gajah is located roughly halfway your route. You'll get there around 1 hour 30 minutes after departing Kuta and it will take around an hour to get to Padangbai from there.

  9. 9. 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 Kuta, it will take around 2 hours to get to Blue Lagoon Beach. Blue Lagoon Beach is located close to Padangbai (a few minutes).

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

❓ How to get from Kuta to Padangbai?

The fastest way to get from Kuta to Padangbai is by private taxi, and takes roughly 2 hours and 7 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 Jimbaran Fish Market.

❓ How far is the drive from Kuta to Padangbai?

The road from the popular South Bali beach town of Kuta to the harbour town of Padangbai (also known as Padang Bai) is 62 kilometer (39 mi) long, and takes roughly 2 hours and 7 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 Kuta to Padangbai?

Trans Studio Theme Park, Bali Safari, Blue Lagoon Beach and other sights are directly on the way from Kuta to Padangbai. A stop at Krisna Souvenir Megastore is possible with a short 13 minute detour. Or make a stop at Bali Zoo (11 min extra). Check our site for more places worth stopping while driving Kuta to Padangbai.

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

The 62 km (39 mi) route from Kuta to Padangbai takes around 2hr 7min. Taxis are affordable in Bali and this route will only cost you 674,000 Indonesian Rupia (IDR). With our taxi drivers, it is even possible to stop at interesting sights along the Kuta - Padangbai route.