🚕 Book your transfer from Sidemen to Uluwatu now

Book your private car with driver from the authentic Balinese countryside village of Sidemen in East Bali to the cliffside town of Uluwatu on the south-western tip of Bali's Bukit peninsula. The most direct route is 79 kilometers (49 mi) long. Depending on traffic conditions, the route takes around 2 hours and 41 minutes on average. However, Bali traffic is notorious, making travel times sometimes hard to predict.

🌴 Anywhere near Sidemen and Uluwatu

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 Uluwatu areas we can drop you off include Uluwatu Temple, Padang Padang Beach, Nyang Nyang Beach, Pecatu, Bingin Beach as well as Dreamland 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 Uluwatu 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 Uluwatu.

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 & Uluwatu

Your trip from Sidemen to Uluwatu is a great opportunity to explore Bali! Below are suggestions for interesting sights along the route. When booking your Sidemen to Uluwatu 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 Uluwatu Bali Safari Sukawati Art Market Tegenungan Waterfall Bali Zoo Krisna Souvenir Megastore Jimbaran Fish Market Garuda Wisnu Statue Nyang Nyang Beach Uluwatu Temple

  1. 1. Bali Safari

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 180 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 18 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.

    The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 18 minutes. You will get to Bali Safari during the first half of your ride from Sidemen to Uluwatu (after around an hour). From there it takes around 2 hours to get to Uluwatu.

  2. 2. Sukawati Art Market

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 23 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 23 minutes. You will get to Sukawati Art Market during the first half of your ride from Sidemen to Uluwatu (after around an hour). From there it takes around 2 hours to get to Uluwatu.

  3. 3. Tegenungan Waterfall

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 27 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 27 minutes. You will get to Tegenungan Waterfall during the first half of your ride from Sidemen to Uluwatu (after a little over an hour). From there it takes around 2 hours to get to Uluwatu.

  4. 4. Bali Zoo

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 120 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 30 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 30 minutes. You will get to Bali Zoo during the first half of your ride from Sidemen to Uluwatu (after a little over an hour). From there it takes around 2 hours to get to Uluwatu.

  5. 5. Krisna Souvenir Megastore

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 30 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 12 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDR

    With 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.

    The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 12 minutes. You will get to Krisna Souvenir Megastore during the second half of your ride from Sidemen to Uluwatu (after around 2 hours). From there it takes around an hour to get to Uluwatu.

  6. 6. Jimbaran Fish Market

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 12 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDR

    Fun 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 12 minutes. You will get to Jimbaran Fish Market during the second half of your ride from Sidemen to Uluwatu (after around 2 hours). From there it takes less than an hour to get to Uluwatu.

  7. 7. Garuda Wisnu Statue

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 17 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDR

    The Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue can be seen from all over south Bali. It is the largest statue in Indonesia and it is even taller than the Statue of Liberty in New York! The statue depicts the Hindu story of Garuda's search for Amrita.

    The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 17 minutes. After leaving Sidemen, it will take around 2 hours 30 minutes to get to Garuda Wisnu Statue. Garuda Wisnu Statue is located close to Uluwatu (less than an hour).

  8. 8. Nyang Nyang Beach

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 9 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDR

    This beach is a hidden gem near Uluwatu. Vast unspoiled white sand beach surrounded by lush green hills. The car will have to park on the top of the cliff, so you can either walk down to the beach or pay one of the locals a small fee to take you down on the back of a motorbike.

    This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. After leaving Sidemen, it will take around 2 hours 30 minutes to get to Nyang Nyang Beach. Nyang Nyang Beach is located close to Uluwatu (a few minutes).

  9. 9. Uluwatu Temple

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 6 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDR

    The 11th century Uluwatu Temple is towering over the cliffs of Uluwatu overlooking the Indian Ocean. Popular destination all day but especially for sunset, when a traditional Balinese Kecak dance show is performed. Watch out for the monkeys roaming around the temple complex!

    This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. After leaving Sidemen, it will take around 2 hours 30 minutes to get to Uluwatu Temple. Uluwatu Temple is located close to Uluwatu (a few minutes).

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

❓ How to get from Sidemen to Uluwatu?

The fastest way to get from Sidemen to Uluwatu is by private taxi, and takes roughly 2 hours and 41 minutes. Private transport allows you to see more of Bali by making stops at interesting sights along the way, for example at Bali Safari or Bali Zoo.

❓ How far is the drive from Sidemen to Uluwatu?

The road from the authentic Balinese countryside village of Sidemen in East Bali to the cliffside town of Uluwatu on the south-western tip of Bali's Bukit peninsula is 79 kilometer (49 mi) long, and takes roughly 2 hours and 41 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 Uluwatu?

A stop at Bali Safari is possible with a short 18 minute detour on your way from Sidemen to Uluwatu. Or make a stop at Krisna Souvenir Megastore (12 min extra). Check our site for more places worth stopping while driving Sidemen to Uluwatu.

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

The 79 km (49 mi) route from Sidemen to Uluwatu takes around 2hr 41min. Taxis are affordable in Bali and this route will only cost you 749,000 Indonesian Rupia (IDR). With our taxi drivers, it is even possible to stop at interesting sights along the Sidemen - Uluwatu route.