🚕 Book your transfer from Sanur to Mount Batur now

Book your private car with driver from the South Bali beach area and fast ferry harbour of Sanur to Mount Batur volcanic region. The most direct route is 68 kilometers (42 mi) long. Depending on traffic conditions, the route takes around 2 hours and 18 minutes on average. However, Bali traffic is notorious, making travel times sometimes hard to predict.

🌴 Anywhere near Sanur and Mount Batur

For the listed tariff, our independent drivers can pick you up anywhere in Sanur, including Sanur Port (Nusa Penida Ferries), Sanur Beach, Mertasari Beach, Segara Ayu Beach and Renon. The Mount Batur areas we can drop you off include Mount Batur, Kintamani town, Lake Batur, Songan as well as Central Batur. 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 Sanur Taxi and Mount Batur 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 Sanur to your destination in Mount Batur.

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 Sanur & Mount Batur

Your trip from Sanur to Mount Batur is a great opportunity to explore Bali! Below are suggestions for interesting sights along the route. When booking your Sanur to Mount Batur 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.

Sanur Mount Batur Bali Zoo Sukawati Art Market Tegenungan Waterfall Bali Safari Goa Gajah Ubud Monkey Forest Tegellalang Rice Terraces Tirta Empul Temple

  1. 1. Bali Zoo

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 120 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 7 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.

    This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. You will get to Bali Zoo during the first half of your ride from Sanur to Mount Batur (after less than an hour). From there it takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Mount Batur.

  2. 2. Sukawati Art Market

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 0 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. You will get to Sukawati Art Market during the first half of your ride from Sanur to Mount Batur (after less than an hour). From there it takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Mount Batur.

  3. 3. Tegenungan Waterfall

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 6 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.

    This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. You will get to Tegenungan Waterfall during the first half of your ride from Sanur to Mount Batur (after around an hour). From there it takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Mount Batur.

  4. 4. Bali Safari

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 180 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 6 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.

    This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. You will get to Bali Safari during the first half of your ride from Sanur to Mount Batur (after around an hour). From there it takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Mount Batur.

  5. 5. Goa Gajah

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 0 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!

    This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. Goa Gajah is located roughly halfway your route. You'll get there around an hour after departing Sanur and it will take a little over an hour to get to Mount Batur from there.

  6. 6. Ubud Monkey Forest

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 120 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 17 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 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 17 minutes. Ubud Monkey Forest is located roughly halfway your route. You'll get there around an hour after departing Sanur and it will take around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Mount Batur from there.

  7. 7. Tegellalang Rice Terraces

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 5 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 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.

    This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. Tegellalang Rice Terraces is located roughly halfway your route. You'll get there around 1 hour 30 minutes after departing Sanur and it will take around an hour to get to Mount Batur from there.

  8. 8. Tirta Empul Temple

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 1 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDR

    Large Balinese Hindu temple complex located north of Ubud, famous for its holy spring water where visitors go for a ritual purification ceremony. The temple complex was founded more than 1000 years ago.

    This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. You will get to Tirta Empul Temple during the second half of your ride from Sanur to Mount Batur (after around 1 hour 30 minutes). From there it takes around an hour to get to Mount Batur.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

❓ How to get from Sanur to Mount Batur?

The fastest way to get from Sanur to Mount Batur is by private taxi, and takes roughly 2 hours and 18 minutes. Private transport allows you to see more of Bali by making stops at interesting sights along the way, for example at Bali Zoo or Goa Gajah.

❓ How far is the drive from Sanur to Mount Batur?

The road from the South Bali beach area and fast ferry harbour of Sanur to Mount Batur volcanic region is 68 kilometer (42 mi) long, and takes roughly 2 hours and 18 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 Sanur to Mount Batur?

Sukawati Art Market, Goa Gajah, Tegellalang Rice Terraces and other sights are directly on the way from Sanur to Mount Batur. A stop at Bali Zoo is possible with a short 7 minute detour. Or make a stop at Tegenungan Waterfall (6 min extra).

❓ What is the price of a private taxi from Sanur to Mount Batur?

The 68 km (42 mi) route from Sanur to Mount Batur takes around 2hr 18min. Taxis are affordable in Bali and this route will only cost you 824,000 Indonesian Rupia (IDR). With our taxi drivers, it is even possible to stop at interesting sights along the Sanur - Mount Batur route.