🚕 Book your transfer from Sidemen to Kuta now
Book your private car with driver from the authentic Balinese countryside village of Sidemen in East Bali to the popular South Bali beach town of Kuta. The most direct route is 54 kilometers (34 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 Sidemen and Kuta
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 Kuta areas we can drop you off include Kuta Beach, Legian, Beachwalk Mall, Sunset Road, Poppies Lane, Jerman Beach 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 Sidemen Taxi and Kuta 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 Kuta.
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 & Kuta
Your trip from Sidemen to Kuta is a great opportunity to explore Bali! Below are suggestions for interesting sights along the route. When booking your Sidemen to Kuta 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 Kuta (after around an hour). From there it takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Kuta.
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2. Goa Gajah
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.⌚ Detour: 29 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 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 29 minutes. Goa Gajah 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 Kuta from there.
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3. Sukawati Art Market
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.⌚ Detour: 11 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.
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 Sidemen and it will take around an hour to get to Kuta from there.
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4. Tegenungan Waterfall
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.⌚ Detour: 21 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 21 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 a little over an hour to get to Kuta from there.
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5. Bali Zoo
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 120 min.⌚ Detour: 18 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.
The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 18 minutes. 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 Kuta from there.
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6. Trans Studio Theme Park
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 180 min.⌚ Detour: 11 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 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 11 minutes. After leaving Sidemen, it will take around 2 hours to get to Trans Studio Theme Park. Trans Studio Theme Park is located close to Kuta (around half an hour).
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7. Waterbom Water Park
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 180 min.⌚ Detour: 6 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 IDRAsia's largest waterpark with 26 slides and attractions, and countless pools surrounded by lush gardens. Many options for lunch, snacks or drinks. We suggest spending 3 hours here to experience most of the rides.
This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. After leaving Sidemen, it will take around 2 hours to get to Waterbom Water Park. Waterbom Water Park is located close to Kuta (a few minutes).
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8. Krisna Souvenir Megastore
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 30 min.⌚ Detour: 4 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDRWith 3 floors, Krisna Oleh Oleh Bali Bypass is the largest souvenir super shop in Bali and all of South-East Asia. A good place to find original souvenirs to take back home. Its very close to the airport but prices are much cheaper than in the terminal building.
This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. After leaving Sidemen, it will take around 2 hours to get to Krisna Souvenir Megastore. Krisna Souvenir Megastore is located close to Kuta (around 15 minutes).
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9. Jimbaran Fish Market
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.⌚ Detour: 21 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDRFun local experience, great for around lunchtime. Buy fish or seafood as fresh as it gets at the Kedonganan Fish market right at the beach in Jimbaran. Barbecue stalls around the market will offer to grill your fresh fish for a small fee, and they will add rice and spices to make the meal complete. If this sounds too adventurous, or if you are arriving around dinner time, alternatively you could ask your driver to stop at any of Jimbaran's beachfront fish restaurants instead.
The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 21 minutes. After leaving Sidemen, it will take around 2 hours to get to Jimbaran Fish Market. Jimbaran Fish Market is located close to Kuta (around half an hour).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
❓ How to get from Sidemen to Kuta?
The fastest way to get from Sidemen to Kuta 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 Waterbom Water Park or Jimbaran Fish Market.
❓ How far is the drive from Sidemen to Kuta?
The road from the authentic Balinese countryside village of Sidemen in East Bali to the popular South Bali beach town of Kuta is 54 kilometer (34 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 Sidemen to Kuta?
Krisna Souvenir Megastore is directly on the way from Sidemen to Kuta. A stop at Trans Studio Theme Park is possible with a short 11 minute detour. Or make a stop at Waterbom Water Park (6 min extra). Check our site for more places worth stopping while driving Sidemen to Kuta.
❓ What is the price of a private taxi from Sidemen to Kuta?
The 54 km (34 mi) route from Sidemen to Kuta 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 Sidemen - Kuta route.