🚕 Book your transfer from Padangbai to Kuta now

Book your private car with driver from the harbour town of Padangbai (also known as Padang Bai) to the popular South Bali beach town of Kuta. The most direct route is 54 kilometers (34 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 Padangbai and Kuta

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 Kuta areas we can drop you off include Kuta Beach, Legian, Beachwalk Mall, Sunset Road, Poppies Lane, Jerman Beach as well as . 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 Kuta 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 Kuta.

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 & Kuta

Your trip from Padangbai to Kuta is a great opportunity to explore Bali! Below are suggestions for interesting sights along the route. When booking your Padangbai to Kuta 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 Kuta Blue Lagoon Beach Bali Safari Sukawati Art Market Tegenungan Waterfall Bali Zoo Trans Studio Theme Park Krisna Souvenir Megastore Waterbom Water Park Jimbaran Fish Market

  1. 1. Blue Lagoon Beach

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 15 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!

    The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 15 minutes. Blue Lagoon Beach is located close from Padangbai (a few minutes). From there it takes around 2 hours to get to Kuta.

  2. 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. You will get to Bali Safari during the first half of your ride from Padangbai to Kuta (after less than an hour). From there it takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Kuta.

  3. 3. Sukawati Art Market

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 17 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 17 minutes. Sukawati Art Market 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 Kuta from there.

  4. 4. Tegenungan Waterfall

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 29 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 29 minutes. Tegenungan Waterfall 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 Kuta from there.

  5. 5. Bali Zoo

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 120 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 23 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 23 minutes. 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 Kuta from there.

  6. 6. Trans Studio Theme Park

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 180 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 12 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 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 12 minutes. After leaving Padangbai, it will take around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Trans Studio Theme Park. Trans Studio Theme Park is located close to Kuta (around half an hour).

  7. 7. Krisna Souvenir Megastore

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 30 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 16 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDR

    With 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 16 minutes. After leaving Padangbai, it will take around 2 hours to get to Krisna Souvenir Megastore. Krisna Souvenir Megastore is located close to Kuta (around 15 minutes).

  8. 8. Waterbom Water Park

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 180 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 6 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 IDR

    Asia's largest waterpark with 26 slides and attractions, and countless pools surrounded by lush gardens. Many options for lunch, snacks or drinks. We suggest spending 3 hours here to experience most of the rides.

    This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. After leaving Padangbai, it will take around 2 hours to get to Waterbom Water Park. Waterbom Water Park is located close to Kuta (a few minutes).

  9. 9. Jimbaran Fish Market

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 21 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDR

    Fun 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 21 minutes. After leaving Padangbai, it will take around 2 hours to get to Jimbaran Fish Market. Jimbaran Fish Market is located close to Kuta (around half an hour).

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

❓ How to get from Padangbai to Kuta?

The fastest way to get from Padangbai to Kuta 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 Krisna Souvenir Megastore or Waterbom Water Park.

❓ How far is the drive from Padangbai to Kuta?

The road from the harbour town of Padangbai (also known as Padang Bai) to the popular South Bali beach town of Kuta is 54 kilometer (34 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 Padangbai to Kuta?

A stop at Blue Lagoon Beach is possible with a short 15 minute detour on your way from Padangbai to Kuta. Or make a stop at Trans Studio Theme Park (12 min extra). Check our site for more places worth stopping while driving Padangbai to Kuta.

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

The 54 km (34 mi) route from Padangbai to Kuta takes around 1hr 55min. 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 - Kuta route.