🚕 Book your transfer from Mount Batur to Medewi now

Book your private car with driver from Mount Batur volcanic region to the surf destination Medewi Beach in West Bali. The most direct route is 121 kilometers (75 mi) long. Depending on traffic conditions, the route takes around 3 hours and 50 minutes on average. However, Bali traffic is notorious, making travel times sometimes hard to predict.

🌴 Anywhere near Mount Batur and Medewi

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 Medewi areas we can drop you off include Medewi Beach, Pulukan as well as Pekutatan 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 Medewi 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 Medewi.

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 & Medewi

Your trip from Mount Batur to Medewi is a great opportunity to explore Bali! Below are suggestions for interesting sights along the route. When booking your Mount Batur to Medewi 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 Medewi Tirta Empul Temple Tegellalang Rice Terraces Goa Gajah Tegenungan Waterfall Sukawati Art Market Bali Zoo Penatahan Hot Springs Jatiluwih Rice Terraces Medewi Surf Beach

  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. Tirta Empul Temple is located close from Mount Batur (around an hour). From there it takes around 3 hours to get to Medewi.

  2. 2. Tegellalang Rice Terraces

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 6 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.

    This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. You will get to Tegellalang Rice Terraces during the first half of your ride from Mount Batur to Medewi (after around an hour). From there it takes around 3 hours to get to Medewi.

  3. 3. Goa Gajah

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 12 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 12 minutes. You will get to Goa Gajah during the first half of your ride from Mount Batur to Medewi (after around 1 hour 30 minutes). From there it takes around 2 hours 30 minutes to get to Medewi.

  4. 4. Tegenungan Waterfall

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 13 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.

    The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 13 minutes. You will get to Tegenungan Waterfall during the first half of your ride from Mount Batur to Medewi (after around 1 hour 30 minutes). From there it takes around 2 hours 30 minutes to get to Medewi.

  5. 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 first half of your ride from Mount Batur to Medewi (after around 1 hour 30 minutes). From there it takes around 2 hours 30 minutes to get to Medewi.

  6. 6. 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 2 hours 30 minutes to get to Medewi from there.

  7. 7. Penatahan Hot Springs

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 28 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 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 28 minutes. Penatahan Hot Springs is located roughly halfway your route. You'll get there around 2 hours 30 minutes after departing Mount Batur and it will take around 2 hours to get to Medewi from there.

  8. 8. Jatiluwih Rice Terraces

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 58 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 IDR

    Gorgeous location with vast rice terraces stacked against the hills in all directions. More serene and less touristy than Tegallalang, as Jatiluwih is a bit further out of the way, but worth the detour. You can walk one of the many trails between the rice fields (the shortest one takes about 45 minutes).

    The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 58 minutes. Jatiluwih Rice Terraces is located roughly halfway your route. You'll get there around 2 hours 30 minutes after departing Mount Batur and it will take around 2 hours 30 minutes to get to Medewi from there.

  9. 9. Medewi Surf Beach

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 1 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDR

    Great lunch stop. Watch surfers catch one of Bali's longest waves at Medewi. This small town on the way from Denpasar to Gilimanuk features a few restaurants right on the beach from where you can overlook the Indian Ocean.

    This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. After leaving Mount Batur, it will take around 4 hours to get to Medewi Surf Beach. Medewi Surf Beach is located close to Medewi (a few minutes).

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

❓ How to get from Mount Batur to Medewi?

The fastest way to get from Mount Batur to Medewi is by private taxi, and takes roughly 3 hours and 50 minutes. Private transport allows you to see more of Bali by making stops at interesting sights along the way, for example at Jatiluwih Rice Terraces or Medewi Surf Beach.

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

The road from Mount Batur volcanic region to the surf destination Medewi Beach in West Bali is 121 kilometer (75 mi) long, and takes roughly 3 hours and 50 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 Medewi?

Medewi Surf Beach is directly on the way from Mount Batur to Medewi. A stop at Tegellalang Rice Terraces is possible with a short 6 minute detour. Or make a stop at Goa Gajah (12 min extra). Check our site for more places worth stopping while driving Mount Batur to Medewi.

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

The 121 km (75 mi) route from Mount Batur to Medewi takes around 3hr 50min. Taxis are affordable in Bali and this route will only cost you 1,199,000 Indonesian Rupia (IDR). With our taxi drivers, it is even possible to stop at interesting sights along the Mount Batur - Medewi route.