🚕 Book your transfer from Nusa Dua to Ubud now
Book your private car with driver from the South Bali beach resort town of Nusa Dua to the jungle town of Ubud in central Bali. The most direct route is 45 kilometers (28 mi) long. Depending on traffic conditions, the route takes around 1 hours and 55 minutes on average. However, Bali traffic is notorious, making travel times sometimes hard to predict.
🌴 Anywhere near Nusa Dua and Ubud
For the listed tariff, our independent drivers can pick you up anywhere in Nusa Dua, including Nusa Dua Beach, Benoa, Geger Beach, Sawangan 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 Nusa Dua 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 Nusa Dua 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 Nusa Dua & Ubud
Your trip from Nusa Dua to Ubud is a great opportunity to explore Bali! Below are suggestions for interesting sights along the route. When booking your Nusa Dua 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.
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1. Garuda Wisnu Statue
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.⌚ Detour: 25 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDRThe Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue can be seen from all over south Bali. It is the largest statue in Indonesia and it is even taller than the Statue of Liberty in New York! The statue depicts the Hindu story of Garuda's search for Amrita.
The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 25 minutes. Garuda Wisnu Statue is located close from Nusa Dua (around half an hour). From there it takes around 2 hours to get to Ubud.
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2. Jimbaran Fish Market
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.⌚ Detour: 23 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDRFun local experience, great for around lunchtime. Buy fish or seafood as fresh as it gets at the Kedonganan Fish market right at the beach in Jimbaran. Barbecue stalls around the market will offer to grill your fresh fish for a small fee, and they will add rice and spices to make the meal complete. If this sounds too adventurous, or if you are arriving around dinner time, alternatively you could ask your driver to stop at any of Jimbaran's beachfront fish restaurants instead.
The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 23 minutes. You will get to Jimbaran Fish Market during the first half of your ride from Nusa Dua to Ubud (after less than an hour). From there it takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Ubud.
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3. Krisna Souvenir Megastore
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 30 min.⌚ Detour: 17 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDRWith 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 17 minutes. You will get to Krisna Souvenir Megastore during the first half of your ride from Nusa Dua to Ubud (after less than an hour). From there it takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Ubud.
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4. Trans Studio Theme Park
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 180 min.⌚ Detour: 6 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 IDRIndoor 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. You will get to Trans Studio Theme Park during the first half of your ride from Nusa Dua to Ubud (after less than an hour). From there it takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Ubud.
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5. Bali Zoo
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 120 min.⌚ Detour: 0 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 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 Nusa Dua 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. Sukawati Art Market
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.⌚ Detour: 1 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.
This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. You will get to Sukawati Art Market during the second half of your ride from Nusa Dua 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. Tegenungan Waterfall
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.⌚ Detour: 3 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.
This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. You will get to Tegenungan Waterfall during the second half of your ride from Nusa Dua to Ubud (after around 1 hour 30 minutes). From there it takes around half an hour to get to Ubud.
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8. Bali Safari
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 180 min.⌚ Detour: 23 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 300,000 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.
The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 23 minutes. You will get to Bali Safari during the second half of your ride from Nusa Dua to Ubud (after around 1 hour 30 minutes). From there it takes around an hour to get to Ubud.
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9. Goa Gajah
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.⌚ Detour: 4 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!
This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. After leaving Nusa Dua, 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 Nusa Dua to Ubud?
The fastest way to get from Nusa Dua to Ubud is by private taxi, and takes roughly 1 hours and 55 minutes. Private transport allows you to see more of Bali by making stops at interesting sights along the way, for example at Garuda Wisnu Statue or Trans Studio Theme Park.
❓ How far is the drive from Nusa Dua to Ubud?
The road from the South Bali beach resort town of Nusa Dua to the jungle town of Ubud in central Bali is 45 kilometer (28 mi) long, and takes roughly 1 hours and 55 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 Nusa Dua to Ubud?
Bali Zoo, Sukawati Art Market, Tegenungan Waterfall and other sights are directly on the way from Nusa Dua to Ubud. A stop at Trans Studio Theme Park is possible with a short 6 minute detour. Or make a stop at Krisna Souvenir Megastore (17 min extra). Check our site for more places worth stopping while driving Nusa Dua to Ubud.
❓ What is the price of a private taxi from Nusa Dua to Ubud?
The 45 km (28 mi) route from Nusa Dua to Ubud takes around 1hr 55min. Taxis are affordable in Bali and this route will only cost you 449,000 Indonesian Rupia (IDR). With our taxi drivers, it is even possible to stop at interesting sights along the Nusa Dua - Ubud route.