🚕 Book your transfer from Kuta to Ubud now
Book your private car with driver from the popular South Bali beach town of Kuta to the jungle town of Ubud in central Bali. The most direct route is 36 kilometers (22 mi) long. Depending on traffic conditions, the route takes around 1 hours and 38 minutes on average. However, Bali traffic is notorious, making travel times sometimes hard to predict.
🌴 Anywhere near Kuta and Ubud
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 Ubud areas we can drop you off include Central Ubud, Campuhan, Penestanan, Sayan, Pejeng, Goa Gajah as well as Mas. 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 Ubud 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 Ubud.
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 & Ubud
Your trip from Kuta to Ubud is a great opportunity to explore Bali! Below are suggestions for interesting sights along the route. When booking your Kuta to Ubud 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
Ubud
Waterbom Water Park
Krisna Souvenir Megastore
Trans Studio Theme Park
Bali Zoo
Sukawati Art Market
Tegenungan Waterfall
Ubud Monkey Forest
Goa Gajah
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1. Waterbom Water Park
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 180 min.⌚ Detour: 23 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 IDR
Asia'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 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Ubud.
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2. Krisna Souvenir Megastore
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 30 min.⌚ Detour: 19 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 19 minutes. Krisna Souvenir Megastore is located close from Kuta (around half an hour). From there it takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Ubud.
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3. Trans Studio Theme Park
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 180 min.⌚ Detour: 8 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 Ubud.
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4. Bali Zoo
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 120 min.⌚ Detour: 9 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.This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. You will get to Bali Zoo during the second half of your ride from Kuta to Ubud (after a little over an hour). From there it takes around half an hour to get to Ubud.
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5. Sukawati Art Market
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.⌚ Detour: 18 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 18 minutes. You will get to Sukawati Art Market during the second half of your ride from Kuta to Ubud (after around 1 hour 30 minutes). From there it takes around half an hour to get to Ubud.
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6. Tegenungan Waterfall
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.⌚ Detour: 20 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 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 20 minutes. You will get to Tegenungan Waterfall during the second half of your ride from Kuta to Ubud (after around 1 hour 30 minutes). From there it takes around half an hour to get to Ubud.
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7. Ubud Monkey Forest
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 120 min.⌚ Detour: 2 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 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!This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. After leaving Kuta, it will take around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Ubud Monkey Forest. Ubud Monkey Forest is located close to Ubud (a few minutes).
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8. Goa Gajah
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.⌚ Detour: 16 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 16 minutes. After leaving Kuta, it will take around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Goa Gajah. Goa Gajah is located close to Ubud (around half an hour).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
❓ How to get from Kuta to Ubud?
The fastest way to get from Kuta to Ubud is by private taxi, and takes roughly 1 hours and 38 minutes. Private transport allows you to see more of Bali by making stops at interesting sights along the way, for example at Bali Zoo or Sukawati Art Market.
❓ How far is the drive from Kuta to Ubud?
The road from the popular South Bali beach town of Kuta to the jungle town of Ubud in central Bali is 36 kilometer (22 mi) long, and takes roughly 1 hours and 38 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 Ubud?
Ubud Monkey Forest is directly on the way from Kuta to Ubud. A stop at Trans Studio Theme Park is possible with a short 8 minute detour. Or make a stop at Bali Zoo (9 min extra). Check our site for more places worth stopping while driving Kuta to Ubud.
❓ What is the price of a private taxi from Kuta to Ubud?
The 36 km (22 mi) route from Kuta to Ubud takes around 1hr 38min. Taxis are affordable in Bali and this route will only cost you 374,000 Indonesian Rupia (IDR). With our taxi drivers, it is even possible to stop at interesting sights along the Kuta - Ubud route.