🚕 Book your transfer from Padangbai to Gilimanuk now
Book your private car with driver from the harbour town of Padangbai (also known as Padang Bai) to the port town of Gilimanuk with ferries to Java. The most direct route is 187 kilometers (116 mi) long. Depending on traffic conditions, the route takes around 4 hours and 59 minutes on average. However, Bali traffic is notorious, making travel times sometimes hard to predict.
🌴 Anywhere near Padangbai and Gilimanuk
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 Gilimanuk areas we can drop you off include Gilimanuk city, Gilimanuk Ferry Port to Java as well as Karangsewu 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 Gilimanuk 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 Gilimanuk.
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 & Gilimanuk
Your trip from Padangbai to Gilimanuk is a great opportunity to explore Bali! Below are suggestions for interesting sights along the route. When booking your Padangbai to Gilimanuk 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
Gilimanuk
Blue Lagoon Beach
Bali Safari
Sukawati Art Market
Goa Gajah
Tegenungan Waterfall
Bali Zoo
Twin Lake Viewpoint
Medewi Surf Beach
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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 5 hours to get to Gilimanuk.
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2. Bali Safari
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 180 min.⌚ Detour: 12 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.The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 12 minutes. Bali Safari is located close from Padangbai (less than an hour). From there it takes around 4 hours to get to Gilimanuk.
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3. 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 close from Padangbai (around an hour). From there it takes around 4 hours to get to Gilimanuk.
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4. Goa Gajah
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.⌚ Detour: 23 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 23 minutes. Goa Gajah is located close from Padangbai (around an hour). From there it takes around 4 hours to get to Gilimanuk.
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5. Tegenungan Waterfall
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.⌚ Detour: 23 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 23 minutes. Tegenungan Waterfall is located close from Padangbai (around an hour). From there it takes around 4 hours to get to Gilimanuk.
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6. Bali Zoo
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 120 min.⌚ Detour: 12 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.The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 12 minutes. Bali Zoo is located close from Padangbai (around an hour). From there it takes around 4 hours to get to Gilimanuk.
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7. Twin Lake Viewpoint
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 30 min.⌚ Detour: 28 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDR
Overlook the Tamblingan and Buyan crater lakes from the edge of a volcanic ridge surrounded by forests and mountains. A simple stall sells coffee and tea while you can enjoy this spectacular view.The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 28 minutes. Twin Lake Viewpoint is located roughly halfway your route. You'll get there around 3 hours after departing Padangbai and it will take around 2 hours 30 minutes to get to Gilimanuk from there.
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8. Medewi Surf Beach
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.⌚ Detour: 12 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.The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 12 minutes. You will get to Medewi Surf Beach during the second half of your ride from Padangbai to Gilimanuk (after around 3 hours). From there it takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Gilimanuk.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
❓ How to get from Padangbai to Gilimanuk?
The fastest way to get from Padangbai to Gilimanuk is by private taxi, and takes roughly 4 hours and 59 minutes. Private transport allows you to see more of Bali by making stops at interesting sights along the way, for example at Bali Safari or Goa Gajah.
❓ How far is the drive from Padangbai to Gilimanuk?
The road from the harbour town of Padangbai (also known as Padang Bai) to the port town of Gilimanuk with ferries to Java is 187 kilometer (116 mi) long, and takes roughly 4 hours and 59 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 Gilimanuk?
Blue Lagoon Beach is directly on the way from Padangbai to Gilimanuk. A stop at Bali Safari is possible with a short 12 minute detour. Or make a stop at Sukawati Art Market (6 min extra). Check our site for more places worth stopping while driving Padangbai to Gilimanuk.
❓ What is the price of a private taxi from Padangbai to Gilimanuk?
The 187 km (116 mi) route from Padangbai to Gilimanuk takes around 4hr 59min. Taxis are affordable in Bali and this route will only cost you 1,499,000 Indonesian Rupia (IDR). With our taxi drivers, it is even possible to stop at interesting sights along the Padangbai - Gilimanuk route.