🚕 Book your transfer from Padangbai to Canggu now

Book your private car with driver from the harbour town of Padangbai (also known as Padang Bai) to the black sand beach town of Canggu. The most direct route is 53 kilometers (33 mi) long. Depending on traffic conditions, the route takes around 2 hours and 7 minutes on average. However, Bali traffic is notorious, making travel times sometimes hard to predict.

🌴 Anywhere near Padangbai and Canggu

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 Canggu areas we can drop you off include Batu Bolong, Berawa, Pererenan, Umalas, Seseh as well as Cemagi. 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 Canggu 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 Canggu.

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 & Canggu

Your trip from Padangbai to Canggu is a great opportunity to explore Bali! Below are suggestions for interesting sights along the route. When booking your Padangbai to Canggu 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 Canggu Blue Lagoon Beach Bali Safari Sukawati Art Market Goa Gajah Tegenungan Waterfall Bali Zoo Trans Studio Theme Park

  1. 1. Blue Lagoon Beach

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 3 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 2 hours to get to Canggu.

  2. 2. Bali Safari

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 180 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 11 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 11 minutes. You will get to Bali Safari during the first half of your ride from Padangbai to Canggu (after less than an hour). From there it takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Canggu.

  3. 3. Sukawati Art Market

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 11 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 11 minutes. Sukawati Art Market is located roughly halfway your route. You'll get there around an hour after departing Padangbai and it will take a little over an hour to get to Canggu from there.

  4. 4. Goa Gajah

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 19 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 19 minutes. Goa Gajah is located roughly halfway your route. You'll get there around an hour after departing Padangbai and it will take a little over an hour to get to Canggu from there.

  5. 5. 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 an hour after departing Padangbai and it will take around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Canggu from there.

  6. 6. Bali Zoo

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 120 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 1 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 an hour to get to Canggu from there.

  7. 7. Trans Studio Theme Park

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 180 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 23 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 300,000 IDR

    Indoor 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.

    The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 23 minutes. You will get to Trans Studio Theme Park during the second half of your ride from Padangbai to Canggu (after around 1 hour 30 minutes). From there it takes less than an hour to get to Canggu.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

❓ How to get from Padangbai to Canggu?

The fastest way to get from Padangbai to Canggu is by private taxi, and takes roughly 2 hours and 7 minutes. Private transport allows you to see more of Bali by making stops at interesting sights along the way, for example at Tegenungan Waterfall or Trans Studio Theme Park.

❓ How far is the drive from Padangbai to Canggu?

The road from the harbour town of Padangbai (also known as Padang Bai) to the black sand beach town of Canggu is 53 kilometer (33 mi) long, and takes roughly 2 hours and 7 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 Canggu?

Blue Lagoon Beach and Bali Zoo are directly on the way from Padangbai to Canggu. A stop at Sukawati Art Market is possible with a short 11 minute detour. Or make a stop at Bali Safari (11 min extra). Check our site for more places worth stopping while driving Padangbai to Canggu.

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

The 53 km (33 mi) route from Padangbai to Canggu takes around 2hr 7min. Taxis are affordable in Bali and this route will only cost you 599,000 Indonesian Rupia (IDR). With our taxi drivers, it is even possible to stop at interesting sights along the Padangbai - Canggu route.