🚕 Book your transfer from Medewi to Padangbai now
Book your private car with driver from the surf destination Medewi Beach in West Bali to the harbour town of Padangbai (also known as Padang Bai). The most direct route is 104 kilometers (65 mi) long. Depending on traffic conditions, the route takes around 3 hours and 39 minutes on average. However, Bali traffic is notorious, making travel times sometimes hard to predict.
🌴 Anywhere near Medewi and Padangbai
For the listed tariff, our independent drivers can pick you up anywhere in Medewi, including Medewi Beach, Pulukan and Pekutatan Beach. 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 Medewi 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 Medewi 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 Medewi & Padangbai
Your trip from Medewi to Padangbai is a great opportunity to explore Bali! Below are suggestions for interesting sights along the route. When booking your Medewi 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.
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1. Tanah Lot Temple
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.⌚ Detour: 46 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 IDRSpectacular 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 46 minutes. Tanah Lot Temple is located roughly halfway your route. You'll get there around 2 hours after departing Medewi and it will take around 2 hours 30 minutes to get to Padangbai from there.
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2. Bali Zoo
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 120 min.⌚ Detour: 5 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 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.
This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. You will get to Bali Zoo during the second half of your ride from Medewi to Padangbai (after around 2 hours 30 minutes). From there it takes around an hour to get to Padangbai.
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3. Sukawati Art Market
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.⌚ Detour: 12 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 12 minutes. You will get to Sukawati Art Market during the second half of your ride from Medewi to Padangbai (after around 3 hours). From there it takes around an hour to get to Padangbai.
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4. Ubud Monkey Forest
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 120 min.⌚ Detour: 37 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 IDRThe 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 37 minutes. You will get to Ubud Monkey Forest during the second half of your ride from Medewi to Padangbai (after around 3 hours). From there it takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Padangbai.
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5. Tegenungan Waterfall
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.⌚ Detour: 17 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 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 17 minutes. You will get to Tegenungan Waterfall during the second half of your ride from Medewi to Padangbai (after around 3 hours). From there it takes around an hour to get to Padangbai.
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6. Goa Gajah
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.⌚ Detour: 16 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDRGreat 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. You will get to Goa Gajah during the second half of your ride from Medewi to Padangbai (after around 3 hours). From there it takes around an hour to get to Padangbai.
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7. Bali Safari
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 180 min.⌚ Detour: 5 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.
This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. After leaving Medewi, it will take around 3 hours to get to Bali Safari. Bali Safari is located close to Padangbai (less than an hour).
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8. Tegellalang Rice Terraces
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.⌚ Detour: 59 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 300,000 IDRTegellalang is a UNESCO world heritage site and the most famous rice terrace of Bali. These paddies are stacked against slopes of Balinese hills a short ride north of Ubud and created by hundreds of years of traditional rice farming through the Subak irrigation system.
The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 59 minutes. You will get to Tegellalang Rice Terraces during the second half of your ride from Medewi to Padangbai (after around 3 hours). From there it takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Padangbai.
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9. Blue Lagoon Beach
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.⌚ Detour: 14 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDRA 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!
The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 14 minutes. After leaving Medewi, it will take around 4 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 Medewi to Padangbai?
The fastest way to get from Medewi to Padangbai is by private taxi, and takes roughly 3 hours and 39 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 Tegenungan Waterfall.
❓ How far is the drive from Medewi to Padangbai?
The road from the surf destination Medewi Beach in West Bali to the harbour town of Padangbai (also known as Padang Bai) is 104 kilometer (65 mi) long, and takes roughly 3 hours and 39 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 Medewi to Padangbai?
Bali Zoo and Bali Safari are directly on the way from Medewi to Padangbai. A stop at Sukawati Art Market is possible with a short 12 minute detour. Or make a stop at Blue Lagoon Beach (14 min extra). Check our site for more places worth stopping while driving Medewi to Padangbai.
❓ What is the price of a private taxi from Medewi to Padangbai?
The 104 km (65 mi) route from Medewi to Padangbai takes around 3hr 39min. Taxis are affordable in Bali and this route will only cost you 974,000 Indonesian Rupia (IDR). With our taxi drivers, it is even possible to stop at interesting sights along the Medewi - Padangbai route.