🚕 Book your transfer from Padangbai to West Bali National Park now

Book your private car with driver from the harbour town of Padangbai (also known as Padang Bai) to West Bali National Park (also known as Taman Nasional Bali Barat). The most direct route is 174 kilometers (108 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 West Bali National Park

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 West Bali National Park areas we can drop you off include West bali National Park Banjuwedang, Menjangan Ferry, Gili Putih as well as Pemuteran 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 West Bali National Park 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 West Bali National Park.

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 & West Bali National Park

Your trip from Padangbai to West Bali National Park is a great opportunity to explore Bali! Below are suggestions for interesting sights along the route. When booking your Padangbai to West Bali National Park 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 West Bali National Park Blue Lagoon Beach Sukawati Art Market Goa Gajah Tegenungan Waterfall Lake Beratan Temple Handara Gate Twin Lake Viewpoint Twin Waterfalls Banjar Hot Springs

  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 5 hours to get to West Bali National Park.

  2. 2. 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 West Bali National Park.

  3. 3. 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 West Bali National Park.

  4. 4. 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 West Bali National Park.

  5. 5. Lake Beratan Temple

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 9 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDR

    The Ulan Danu temple on Lake Beratan might be the most iconic spot in Bali. The traditional Balinese temple on the shore of lake Beratan was build almost 400 years ago. Worth a stop if you are driving through the Bedugul area, even though it does get crowded with visitors sometimes.

    This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. Lake Beratan Temple is located roughly halfway your route. You'll get there around 2 hours 30 minutes after departing Padangbai and it will take around 2 hours 30 minutes to get to West Bali National Park from there.

  6. 6. Handara Gate

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 30 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 12 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDR

    This traditional Balinese gate is a popular spot for taking pictures, especially among couples. The green surrounding and hills in the background make it an iconic spot. We suggest stopping here for 30 minutes as sometimes there might be a line of people waiting to take pictures.

    The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 12 minutes. Handara Gate is located roughly halfway your route. You'll get there around 2 hours 30 minutes after departing Padangbai and it will take around 2 hours 30 minutes to get to West Bali National Park from there.

  7. 7. Twin Lake Viewpoint

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 30 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 9 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 75,000 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.

    This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. 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 to get to West Bali National Park from there.

  8. 8. Twin Waterfalls

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 38 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 IDR

    Beautiful double waterfalls surrounded by greenery. The waterfalls can be reached after a 20 minute walk from the parking lot. Note the path can get a bit slippery. At the waterfall there are places to swim and there is a place to change clothes or use the toilet.

    The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 38 minutes. Twin Waterfalls 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 West Bali National Park from there.

  9. 9. Banjar Hot Springs

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 23 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDR

    The traditional Banjar Hot Springs are located in a forest. Visitors can choose between 3 baths with different temperatures. As this is a volcanic hot spring, the water contains sulfur and is said to have healing powers.

    The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 23 minutes. You will get to Banjar Hot Springs during the second half of your ride from Padangbai to West Bali National Park (after around 4 hours). From there it takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to West Bali National Park.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

❓ How to get from Padangbai to West Bali National Park?

The fastest way to get from Padangbai to West Bali National Park 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 Goa Gajah or Twin Lake Viewpoint.

❓ How far is the drive from Padangbai to West Bali National Park?

The road from the harbour town of Padangbai (also known as Padang Bai) to West Bali National Park (also known as Taman Nasional Bali Barat) is 174 kilometer (108 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 West Bali National Park?

Blue Lagoon Beach is directly on the way from Padangbai to West Bali National Park. A stop at Sukawati Art Market is possible with a short 6 minute detour. Or make a stop at Lake Beratan Temple (9 min extra). Check our site for more places worth stopping while driving Padangbai to West Bali National Park.

❓ What is the price of a private taxi from Padangbai to West Bali National Park?

The 174 km (108 mi) route from Padangbai to West Bali National Park takes around 4hr 59min. Taxis are affordable in Bali and this route will only cost you 1,424,000 Indonesian Rupia (IDR). With our taxi drivers, it is even possible to stop at interesting sights along the Padangbai - West Bali National Park route.