🚕 Book your transfer from Kuta to Sidemen now
Book your private car with driver from the popular South Bali beach town of Kuta to the authentic Balinese countryside village of Sidemen in East Bali. The most direct route is 56 kilometers (35 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 Sidemen
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 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 Kuta 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 Kuta 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 Kuta & Sidemen
Your trip from Kuta to Sidemen is a great opportunity to explore Bali! Below are suggestions for interesting sights along the route. When booking your Kuta 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.
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1. Waterbom Water Park
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 180 min.⌚ Detour: 23 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 IDRAsia's largest waterpark with 26 slides and attractions, and countless pools surrounded by lush gardens. Many options for lunch, snacks or drinks. We suggest spending 3 hours here to experience most of the rides.
The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 23 minutes. Waterbom Water Park is located close from Kuta (around half an hour). From there it takes around 2 hours to get to Sidemen.
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2. Krisna Souvenir Megastore
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 30 min.⌚ Detour: 13 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDRWith 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 Sidemen.
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3. Trans Studio Theme Park
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 180 min.⌚ Detour: 13 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 IDRIndoor 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.
The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 13 minutes. Trans Studio Theme Park is located close from Kuta (around half an hour). From there it takes around 2 hours to get to Sidemen.
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4. Bali Zoo
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 120 min.⌚ Detour: 23 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 IDRLarge 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 23 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 a little over an hour to get to Sidemen from there.
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5. Sukawati Art Market
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.⌚ Detour: 23 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDRSukawati 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 23 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 Sidemen from there.
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6. Tegenungan Waterfall
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.⌚ Detour: 29 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 IDRThe 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 29 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 a little over an hour to get to Sidemen from there.
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7. Bali Safari
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 180 min.⌚ Detour: 11 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 IDRBali 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.
The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 11 minutes. You will get to Bali Safari during the second half of your ride from Kuta to Sidemen (after around 1 hour 30 minutes). From there it takes around an hour to get to Sidemen.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
❓ How to get from Kuta to Sidemen?
The fastest way to get from Kuta to Sidemen 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 Waterbom Water Park or Trans Studio Theme Park.
❓ How far is the drive from Kuta to Sidemen?
The road from the popular South Bali beach town of Kuta to the authentic Balinese countryside village of Sidemen in East Bali is 56 kilometer (35 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 Sidemen?
A stop at Trans Studio Theme Park is possible with a short 13 minute detour on your way from Kuta to Sidemen. Or make a stop at Bali Safari (11 min extra). Check our site for more places worth stopping while driving Kuta to Sidemen.
❓ What is the price of a private taxi from Kuta to Sidemen?
The 56 km (35 mi) route from Kuta to Sidemen takes around 2hr 7min. 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 Kuta - Sidemen route.