🚕 Book your transfer from Sidemen to Ubud now

Book your private car with driver from the authentic Balinese countryside village of Sidemen in East Bali to the jungle town of Ubud in central Bali. The most direct route is 35 kilometers (22 mi) long. Depending on traffic conditions, the route takes around 1 hours and 27 minutes on average. However, Bali traffic is notorious, making travel times sometimes hard to predict.

🌴 Anywhere near Sidemen and Ubud

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 Ubud areas we can drop you off include Central Ubud, Campuhan, Penestanan, Sayan, Pejeng, Goa Gajah as well as Mas. 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 Ubud 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 Ubud.

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 & Ubud

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

Sidemen Ubud Bali Safari Goa Gajah Sukawati Art Market Tegenungan Waterfall Ubud Monkey Forest Bali Zoo Tegellalang Rice Terraces

  1. 1. Bali Safari

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 180 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 17 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 300,000 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.

    The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 17 minutes. Bali Safari 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 Ubud from there.

  2. 2. Goa Gajah

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 4 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. After leaving Sidemen, it will take a little over an hour to get to Goa Gajah. Goa Gajah is located close to Ubud (around half an hour).

  3. 3. Sukawati Art Market

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 17 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.

    The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 17 minutes. You will get to Sukawati Art Market during the second half of your ride from Sidemen to Ubud (after around an hour). From there it takes around half an hour to get to Ubud.

  4. 4. Tegenungan Waterfall

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 18 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 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 18 minutes. You will get to Tegenungan Waterfall during the second half of your ride from Sidemen to Ubud (after a little over an hour). From there it takes around half an hour to get to Ubud.

  5. 5. Ubud Monkey Forest

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 120 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 3 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 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!

    This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. After leaving Sidemen, it will take around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Ubud Monkey Forest. Ubud Monkey Forest is located close to Ubud (a few minutes).

  6. 6. Bali Zoo

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 120 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 21 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.

    The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 21 minutes. You will get to Bali Zoo during the second half of your ride from Sidemen to Ubud (after a little over an hour). From there it takes around half an hour to get to Ubud.

  7. 7. Tegellalang Rice Terraces

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 45 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 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.

    The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 45 minutes. After leaving Sidemen, it will take around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Tegellalang Rice Terraces. Tegellalang Rice Terraces is located close to Ubud (around half an hour).

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

❓ How to get from Sidemen to Ubud?

The fastest way to get from Sidemen to Ubud is by private taxi, and takes roughly 1 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 Ubud Monkey Forest or Tegellalang Rice Terraces.

❓ How far is the drive from Sidemen to Ubud?

The road from the authentic Balinese countryside village of Sidemen in East Bali to the jungle town of Ubud in central Bali is 35 kilometer (22 mi) long, and takes roughly 1 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 Ubud?

Goa Gajah and Ubud Monkey Forest are directly on the way from Sidemen to Ubud. A stop at Tegenungan Waterfall is possible with a short 18 minute detour. Or make a stop at Sukawati Art Market (17 min extra). Check our site for more places worth stopping while driving Sidemen to Ubud.

❓ What is the price of a private taxi from Sidemen to Ubud?

The 35 km (22 mi) route from Sidemen to Ubud takes around 1hr 27min. Taxis are affordable in Bali and this route will only cost you 524,000 Indonesian Rupia (IDR). With our taxi drivers, it is even possible to stop at interesting sights along the Sidemen - Ubud route.