🚕 Book your transfer from Padangbai to Medewi now
Book your private car with driver from the harbour town of Padangbai (also known as Padang Bai) to the surf destination Medewi Beach in West Bali. The most direct route is 103 kilometers (64 mi) long. Depending on traffic conditions, the route takes around 3 hours and 27 minutes on average. However, Bali traffic is notorious, making travel times sometimes hard to predict.
🌴 Anywhere near Padangbai and Medewi
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 Medewi areas we can drop you off include Medewi Beach, Pulukan as well as Pekutatan 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 Medewi 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 Medewi.
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 & Medewi
Your trip from Padangbai to Medewi is a great opportunity to explore Bali! Below are suggestions for interesting sights along the route. When booking your Padangbai to Medewi 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. Blue Lagoon Beach
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.⌚ Detour: 3 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDRA 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 Medewi.
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2. Bali Safari
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 180 min.⌚ Detour: 12 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 12 minutes. Bali Safari is located close from Padangbai (less than an hour). From there it takes around 3 hours to get to Medewi.
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3. Sukawati Art Market
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.⌚ Detour: 6 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 first half of your ride from Padangbai to Medewi (after around an hour). From there it takes around 2 hours 30 minutes to get to Medewi.
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4. Goa Gajah
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.⌚ Detour: 23 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!
The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 23 minutes. You will get to Goa Gajah during the first half of your ride from Padangbai to Medewi (after around an hour). From there it takes around 2 hours 30 minutes to get to Medewi.
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5. Tegenungan Waterfall
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.⌚ Detour: 12 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 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.
The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 12 minutes. You will get to Tegenungan Waterfall during the first half of your ride from Padangbai to Medewi (after around an hour). From there it takes around 2 hours 30 minutes to get to Medewi.
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6. Ubud Monkey Forest
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 120 min.⌚ Detour: 47 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 300,000 IDRThe Sacret Ubud Monkey Forest Sanctuary is located right next to Ubud town. The tropical forest is home to hundreds of long-tailed macaque monkeys, as well as a river and three Hindu temples. Watch your stuff, the monkeys are known to steal any loose items!
The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 47 minutes. You will get to Ubud Monkey Forest during the first half of your ride from Padangbai to Medewi (after around 1 hour 30 minutes). From there it takes around 3 hours to get to Medewi.
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7. 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 first half of your ride from Padangbai to Medewi (after around an hour). From there it takes around 2 hours 30 minutes to get to Medewi.
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8. Tegellalang Rice Terraces
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.⌚ Detour: 67 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 300,000 IDRTegellalang is a UNESCO world heritage site and the most famous rice terrace of Bali. These paddies are stacked against slopes of Balinese hills a short ride north of Ubud and created by hundreds of years of traditional rice farming through the Subak irrigation system.
The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 67 minutes. You will get to Tegellalang Rice Terraces during the first half of your ride from Padangbai to Medewi (after around 1 hour 30 minutes). From there it takes around 3 hours to get to Medewi.
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9. Medewi Surf Beach
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.⌚ Detour: 1 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDRGreat 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.
This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. After leaving Padangbai, it will take around 3 hours to get to Medewi Surf Beach. Medewi Surf Beach is located close to Medewi (a few minutes).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
❓ How to get from Padangbai to Medewi?
The fastest way to get from Padangbai to Medewi is by private taxi, and takes roughly 3 hours and 27 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 Medewi Surf Beach.
❓ How far is the drive from Padangbai to Medewi?
The road from the harbour town of Padangbai (also known as Padang Bai) to the surf destination Medewi Beach in West Bali is 103 kilometer (64 mi) long, and takes roughly 3 hours and 27 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 Medewi?
Bali Zoo, Blue Lagoon Beach, Medewi Surf Beach and other sights are directly on the way from Padangbai to Medewi. 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 Medewi.
❓ What is the price of a private taxi from Padangbai to Medewi?
The 103 km (64 mi) route from Padangbai to Medewi takes around 3hr 27min. Taxis are affordable in Bali and this route will only cost you 974,000 Indonesian Rupia (IDR). With our taxi drivers, it is even possible to stop at interesting sights along the Padangbai - Medewi route.