🚕 Book your transfer from Padangbai to Balian now

Book your private car with driver from the harbour town of Padangbai (also known as Padang Bai) to Balian surf beach. The most direct route is 81 kilometers (50 mi) long. Depending on traffic conditions, the route takes around 2 hours and 42 minutes on average. However, Bali traffic is notorious, making travel times sometimes hard to predict.

🌴 Anywhere near Padangbai and Balian

For the listed tariff, our independent drivers can pick you up anywhere in Padangbai, including Padangbai town, Lombok Ferry Port, Gili Island Fast Ferries Port and Blue Lagoon Beach. 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 Padangbai 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 Padangbai 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 Padangbai & Balian

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

Padangbai Balian Blue Lagoon Beach Bali Safari Sukawati Art Market Goa Gajah Tegenungan Waterfall Bali Zoo

  1. 1. Blue Lagoon Beach

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

    A 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!

    This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. Blue Lagoon Beach is located close from Padangbai (a few minutes). From there it takes around 3 hours to get to Balian.

  2. 2. Bali Safari

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 180 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 22 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 300,000 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.

    The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 22 minutes. Bali Safari is located close from Padangbai (less than an hour). From there it takes around 2 hours 30 minutes to get to Balian.

  3. 3. Sukawati Art Market

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 5 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. You will get to Sukawati Art Market during the first half of your ride from Padangbai to Balian (after around an hour). From there it takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Balian.

  4. 4. Goa Gajah

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 22 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 22 minutes. You will get to Goa Gajah during the first half of your ride from Padangbai to Balian (after around an hour). From there it takes around 2 hours to get to Balian.

  5. 5. Tegenungan Waterfall

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 22 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 22 minutes. You will get to Tegenungan Waterfall during the first half of your ride from Padangbai to Balian (after around an hour). From there it takes around 2 hours to get to Balian.

  6. 6. Bali Zoo

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 120 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 5 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 an hour after departing Padangbai and it will take around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Balian from there.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

❓ How to get from Padangbai to Balian?

The fastest way to get from Padangbai to Balian is by private taxi, and takes roughly 2 hours and 42 minutes. Private transport allows you to see more of Bali by making stops at interesting sights along the way, for example at Sukawati Art Market or Bali Zoo.

❓ How far is the drive from Padangbai to Balian?

The road from the harbour town of Padangbai (also known as Padang Bai) to Balian surf beach is 81 kilometer (50 mi) long, and takes roughly 2 hours and 42 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 Padangbai to Balian?

Bali Zoo and Sukawati Art Market are directly on the way from Padangbai to Balian. A stop at Blue Lagoon Beach is possible with a short 6 minute detour. Check our site for more places worth stopping while driving Padangbai to Balian.

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

The 81 km (50 mi) route from Padangbai to Balian takes around 2hr 42min. 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 Padangbai - Balian route.