🚕 Book your transfer from Padangbai to Seminyak now

Book your private car with driver from the harbour town of Padangbai (also known as Padang Bai) to the trendy white sand beach town of Seminyak. 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 Seminyak

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 Seminyak areas we can drop you off include Seminyak Beach, Petitenget, Batu Belig, Double Six Beach, Seminyak Square 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 Seminyak 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 Seminyak.

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 & Seminyak

Your trip from Padangbai to Seminyak is a great opportunity to explore Bali! Below are suggestions for interesting sights along the route. When booking your Padangbai to Seminyak 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 Seminyak Blue Lagoon Beach Bali Safari Sukawati Art Market Goa Gajah Tegenungan Waterfall Ubud Monkey Forest Bali Zoo Tegellalang Rice Terraces 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 Seminyak.

  2. 2. Bali Safari

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

  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 Seminyak from there.

  4. 4. Goa Gajah

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 28 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 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 28 minutes. Goa Gajah 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 Seminyak 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 Seminyak from there.

  6. 6. Ubud Monkey Forest

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 120 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 46 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 300,000 IDR

    The 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 46 minutes. Ubud Monkey Forest is located roughly halfway your route. You'll get there around 1 hour 30 minutes after departing Padangbai and it will take around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Seminyak from there.

  7. 7. Bali Zoo

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 120 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 11 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 11 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 Seminyak from there.

  8. 8. Tegellalang Rice Terraces

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 80 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 300,000 IDR

    Tegellalang 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 80 minutes. Tegellalang Rice Terraces is located roughly halfway your route. You'll get there around 1 hour 30 minutes after departing Padangbai and it will take around 2 hours to get to Seminyak from there.

  9. 9. Trans Studio Theme Park

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 180 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 5 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.

    This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. 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 Seminyak (around half an hour).

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

❓ How to get from Padangbai to Seminyak?

The fastest way to get from Padangbai to Seminyak 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 Bali Safari or Trans Studio Theme Park.

❓ How far is the drive from Padangbai to Seminyak?

The road from the harbour town of Padangbai (also known as Padang Bai) to the trendy white sand beach town of Seminyak 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 Seminyak?

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

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

The 53 km (33 mi) route from Padangbai to Seminyak 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 - Seminyak route.