🚕 Book your transfer from Mount Batur to Balian now

Book your private car with driver from Mount Batur volcanic region to Balian surf beach. The most direct route is 91 kilometers (57 mi) long. Depending on traffic conditions, the route takes around 3 hours and 5 minutes on average. However, Bali traffic is notorious, making travel times sometimes hard to predict.

🌴 Anywhere near Mount Batur and Balian

For the listed tariff, our independent drivers can pick you up anywhere in Mount Batur, including Mount Batur, Kintamani town, Lake Batur, Songan and Central Batur. The Balian areas we can drop you off include Balian Beach, Soka Beach as well as Mejan 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 Mount Batur Taxi and Balian 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 Mount Batur to your destination in Balian.

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 Mount Batur & Balian

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

Mount Batur Balian Tirta Empul Temple Tegellalang Rice Terraces Goa Gajah Tegenungan Waterfall Bali Zoo Penatahan Hot Springs

  1. 1. Tirta Empul Temple

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 6 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDR

    Large Balinese Hindu temple complex located north of Ubud, famous for its holy spring water where visitors go for a ritual purification ceremony. The temple complex was founded more than 1000 years ago.

    This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. You will get to Tirta Empul Temple during the first half of your ride from Mount Batur to Balian (after around an hour). From there it takes around 2 hours 30 minutes to get to Balian.

  2. 2. Tegellalang Rice Terraces

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 16 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDR

    Tegellalang 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 16 minutes. You will get to Tegellalang Rice Terraces during the first half of your ride from Mount Batur to Balian (after around an hour). From there it takes around 2 hours 30 minutes to get to Balian.

  3. 3. Goa Gajah

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 11 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 11 minutes. Goa Gajah is located roughly halfway your route. You'll get there around 1 hour 30 minutes after departing Mount Batur and it will take around 2 hours to get to Balian from there.

  4. 4. Tegenungan Waterfall

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 23 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 23 minutes. Tegenungan Waterfall is located roughly halfway your route. You'll get there around 1 hour 30 minutes after departing Mount Batur and it will take around 2 hours to get to Balian from there.

  5. 5. Bali Zoo

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 120 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 14 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 14 minutes. Bali Zoo is located roughly halfway your route. You'll get there around 1 hour 30 minutes after departing Mount Batur and it will take around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Balian from there.

  6. 6. Penatahan Hot Springs

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 27 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 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 27 minutes. You will get to Penatahan Hot Springs during the second half of your ride from Mount Batur to Balian (after around 2 hours 30 minutes). From there it takes around an hour to get to Balian.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

❓ How to get from Mount Batur to Balian?

The fastest way to get from Mount Batur to Balian is by private taxi, and takes roughly 3 hours and 5 minutes. Private transport allows you to see more of Bali by making stops at interesting sights along the way, for example at Tirta Empul Temple or Tegenungan Waterfall.

❓ How far is the drive from Mount Batur to Balian?

The road from Mount Batur volcanic region to Balian surf beach is 91 kilometer (57 mi) long, and takes roughly 3 hours and 5 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 Mount Batur to Balian?

A stop at Tirta Empul Temple is possible with a short 6 minute detour on your way from Mount Batur to Balian. Or make a stop at Tegellalang Rice Terraces (16 min extra). Check our site for more places worth stopping while driving Mount Batur to Balian.

❓ What is the price of a private taxi from Mount Batur to Balian?

The 91 km (57 mi) route from Mount Batur to Balian takes around 3hr 5min. Taxis are affordable in Bali and this route will only cost you 1,049,000 Indonesian Rupia (IDR). With our taxi drivers, it is even possible to stop at interesting sights along the Mount Batur - Balian route.