🚕 Book your transfer from Sidemen to Canggu now
Book your private car with driver from the authentic Balinese countryside village of Sidemen in East Bali to the black sand beach town of Canggu. The most direct route is 58 kilometers (36 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 Sidemen and Canggu
For the listed tariff, our independent drivers can pick you up anywhere in Sidemen, including Sidemen, Selat town, Telaga Waja Rafting and Gembleng Waterfall. The Canggu areas we can drop you off include Batu Bolong, Berawa, Pererenan, Umalas, Seseh as well as Cemagi. 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 Sidemen Taxi and Canggu 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 Sidemen to your destination in Canggu.
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 Sidemen & Canggu
Your trip from Sidemen to Canggu is a great opportunity to explore Bali! Below are suggestions for interesting sights along the route. When booking your Sidemen to Canggu 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. Bali Safari
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 180 min.⌚ Detour: 6 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 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.
This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. You will get to Bali Safari during the first half of your ride from Sidemen to Canggu (after around an hour). From there it takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Canggu.
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2. Goa Gajah
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.⌚ Detour: 9 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!
This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. Goa Gajah is located roughly halfway your route. You'll get there a little over an hour after departing Sidemen and it will take a little over an hour to get to Canggu from there.
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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. Sukawati Art Market is located roughly halfway your route. You'll get there around an hour after departing Sidemen and it will take a little over an hour to get to Canggu from there.
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4. Tegenungan Waterfall
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.⌚ Detour: 16 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 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 16 minutes. Tegenungan Waterfall is located roughly halfway your route. You'll get there a little over an hour after departing Sidemen and it will take around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Canggu from there.
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5. Ubud Monkey Forest
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 120 min.⌚ Detour: 30 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 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 30 minutes. Ubud Monkey Forest is located roughly halfway your route. You'll get there around 1 hour 30 minutes after departing Sidemen and it will take around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Canggu from there.
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6. Bali Zoo
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 120 min.⌚ Detour: 0 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 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. Bali Zoo is located roughly halfway your route. You'll get there a little over an hour after departing Sidemen and it will take around an hour to get to Canggu from there.
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7. Trans Studio Theme Park
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 180 min.⌚ Detour: 23 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 300,000 IDRIndoor 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 23 minutes. You will get to Trans Studio Theme Park during the second half of your ride from Sidemen to Canggu (after around 2 hours). From there it takes less than an hour to get to Canggu.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
❓ How to get from Sidemen to Canggu?
The fastest way to get from Sidemen to Canggu 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 Goa Gajah or Ubud Monkey Forest.
❓ How far is the drive from Sidemen to Canggu?
The road from the authentic Balinese countryside village of Sidemen in East Bali to the black sand beach town of Canggu is 58 kilometer (36 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 Sidemen to Canggu?
Bali Zoo is directly on the way from Sidemen to Canggu. A stop at Sukawati Art Market is possible with a short 6 minute detour. Or make a stop at Tegenungan Waterfall (16 min extra). Check our site for more places worth stopping while driving Sidemen to Canggu.
❓ What is the price of a private taxi from Sidemen to Canggu?
The 58 km (36 mi) route from Sidemen to Canggu takes around 2hr 18min. 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 Sidemen - Canggu route.