🚕 Book your transfer from Mount Batur to Kuta now

Book your private car with driver from Mount Batur volcanic region to the popular South Bali beach town of Kuta. The most direct route is 78 kilometers (48 mi) long. Depending on traffic conditions, the route takes around 2 hours and 41 minutes on average. However, Bali traffic is notorious, making travel times sometimes hard to predict.

🌴 Anywhere near Mount Batur and Kuta

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 Kuta areas we can drop you off include Kuta Beach, Legian, Beachwalk Mall, Sunset Road, Poppies Lane, Jerman Beach as well as . 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 Kuta 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 Kuta.

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 & Kuta

Your trip from Mount Batur to Kuta is a great opportunity to explore Bali! Below are suggestions for interesting sights along the route. When booking your Mount Batur to Kuta 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 Kuta Tirta Empul Temple Tegellalang Rice Terraces Goa Gajah Tegenungan Waterfall Bali Safari Sukawati Art Market Bali Zoo Krisna Souvenir Megastore

  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 Kuta (after around an hour). From there it takes around 2 hours to get to Kuta.

  2. 2. Tegellalang Rice Terraces

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 17 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 17 minutes. You will get to Tegellalang Rice Terraces during the first half of your ride from Mount Batur to Kuta (after around an hour). From there it takes around 2 hours to get to Kuta.

  3. 3. Goa Gajah

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 6 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!

    This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. 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 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Kuta from there.

  4. 4. Tegenungan Waterfall

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 7 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.

    This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. 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 a little over an hour to get to Kuta from there.

  5. 5. Bali Safari

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 180 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 6 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. Bali Safari 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 Kuta from there.

  6. 6. Sukawati Art Market

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 6 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.

    This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. Sukawati Art Market is located roughly halfway your route. You'll get there around 1 hour 30 minutes after departing Mount Batur and it will take around an hour to get to Kuta from there.

  7. 7. 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. 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 an hour to get to Kuta from there.

  8. 8. Krisna Souvenir Megastore

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 30 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 5 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.

    This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. After leaving Mount Batur, it will take around 2 hours 30 minutes to get to Krisna Souvenir Megastore. Krisna Souvenir Megastore is located close to Kuta (around 15 minutes).

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

❓ How to get from Mount Batur to Kuta?

The fastest way to get from Mount Batur to Kuta is by private taxi, and takes roughly 2 hours and 41 minutes. Private transport allows you to see more of Bali by making stops at interesting sights along the way, for example at Tegellalang Rice Terraces or Sukawati Art Market.

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

The road from Mount Batur volcanic region to the popular South Bali beach town of Kuta is 78 kilometer (48 mi) long, and takes roughly 2 hours and 41 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 Kuta?

Krisna Souvenir Megastore is directly on the way from Mount Batur to Kuta. A stop at Tegellalang Rice Terraces is possible with a short 17 minute detour. Or make a stop at Sukawati Art Market (6 min extra).

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

The 78 km (48 mi) route from Mount Batur to Kuta takes around 2hr 41min. Taxis are affordable in Bali and this route will only cost you 899,000 Indonesian Rupia (IDR). With our taxi drivers, it is even possible to stop at interesting sights along the Mount Batur - Kuta route.