🚕 Book your transfer from Sidemen to Medewi now
Book your private car with driver from the authentic Balinese countryside village of Sidemen in East Bali to the surf destination Medewi Beach in West Bali. The most direct route is 109 kilometers (68 mi) long. Depending on traffic conditions, the route takes around 3 hours and 27 minutes on average. However, Bali traffic is notorious, making travel times sometimes hard to predict.
🌴 Anywhere near Sidemen and Medewi
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 Medewi areas we can drop you off include Medewi Beach, Pulukan as well as Pekutatan 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 Sidemen Taxi and Medewi 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 Medewi.
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 & Medewi
Your trip from Sidemen to Medewi is a great opportunity to explore Bali! Below are suggestions for interesting sights along the route. When booking your Sidemen to Medewi 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: 18 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.
The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 18 minutes. Bali Safari is located close from Sidemen (around an hour). From there it takes around 3 hours to get to Medewi.
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2. Goa Gajah
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.⌚ Detour: 24 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!
The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 24 minutes. You will get to Goa Gajah during the first half of your ride from Sidemen to Medewi (after a little over an hour). From there it takes around 2 hours 30 minutes to get to Medewi.
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3. Sukawati Art Market
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.⌚ Detour: 12 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 12 minutes. You will get to Sukawati Art Market during the first half of your ride from Sidemen to Medewi (after around an hour). From there it takes around 2 hours 30 minutes to get to Medewi.
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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. You will get to Tegenungan Waterfall during the first half of your ride from Sidemen to Medewi (after a little over an hour). From there it takes around 2 hours 30 minutes to get to Medewi.
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5. Bali Zoo
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 120 min.⌚ Detour: 7 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.
This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. You will get to Bali Zoo during the first half of your ride from Sidemen to Medewi (after a little over an hour). From there it takes around 2 hours 30 minutes to get to Medewi.
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6. Medewi Surf Beach
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.⌚ Detour: 13 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDRGreat lunch stop. Watch surfers catch one of Bali's longest waves at Medewi. This small town on the way from Denpasar to Gilimanuk features a few restaurants right on the beach from where you can overlook the Indian Ocean.
The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 13 minutes. After leaving Sidemen, it will take around 4 hours to get to Medewi Surf Beach. Medewi Surf Beach is located close to Medewi (a few minutes).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
❓ How to get from Sidemen to Medewi?
The fastest way to get from Sidemen to Medewi is by private taxi, and takes roughly 3 hours and 27 minutes. Private transport allows you to see more of Bali by making stops at interesting sights along the way, for example at Sukawati Art Market or Bali Zoo.
❓ How far is the drive from Sidemen to Medewi?
The road from the authentic Balinese countryside village of Sidemen in East Bali to the surf destination Medewi Beach in West Bali is 109 kilometer (68 mi) long, and takes roughly 3 hours and 27 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 Medewi?
A stop at Sukawati Art Market is possible with a short 12 minute detour on your way from Sidemen to Medewi. Or make a stop at Bali Zoo (7 min extra). Check our site for more places worth stopping while driving Sidemen to Medewi.
❓ What is the price of a private taxi from Sidemen to Medewi?
The 109 km (68 mi) route from Sidemen to Medewi takes around 3hr 27min. Taxis are affordable in Bali and this route will only cost you 974,000 Indonesian Rupia (IDR). With our taxi drivers, it is even possible to stop at interesting sights along the Sidemen - Medewi route.