🚕 Book your transfer from Ubud to Amed now
Book your private car with driver from the jungle town of Ubud in central Bali to the north-east Bali diving village of Amed. The most direct route is 72 kilometers (45 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 Ubud and Amed
For the listed tariff, our independent drivers can pick you up anywhere in Ubud, including Central Ubud, Campuhan, Penestanan, Sayan, Pejeng, Goa Gajah and Mas. The Amed areas we can drop you off include Jemeluk Bay, Lipah Beach as well as Tulamben (USAT Liberty Wreck Dive Site). 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 Ubud Taxi and Amed 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 Ubud to your destination in Amed.
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 Ubud & Amed
Your trip from Ubud to Amed is a great opportunity to explore Bali! Below are suggestions for interesting sights along the route. When booking your Ubud to Amed 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. Goa Gajah
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.⌚ Detour: 5 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 close from Ubud (around 15 minutes). From there it takes around 2 hours 30 minutes to get to Amed.
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2. Sukawati Art Market
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.⌚ Detour: 19 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 19 minutes. Sukawati Art Market is located close from Ubud (around half an hour). From there it takes around 2 hours 30 minutes to get to Amed.
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3. Bali Safari
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 180 min.⌚ Detour: 12 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 300,000 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 12 minutes. You will get to Bali Safari during the first half of your ride from Ubud to Amed (after less than an hour). From there it takes around 2 hours to get to Amed.
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4. Blue Lagoon Beach
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.⌚ Detour: 23 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 IDRA small white-sand beach with beautiful blue waters surrounding by lush cliffs. Great for snorkeling. Watch out for the monkeys that are enjoying the beach as well, and might be interested in your stuff!
The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 23 minutes. Blue Lagoon Beach is located roughly halfway your route. You'll get there around 1 hour 30 minutes after departing Ubud and it will take around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Amed from there.
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5. Virgin Beach
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.⌚ Detour: 29 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 IDRVirgin Beach, locally known as Pantai Pasir Putih, is a beautiful white sand beach with crystal clear water hidden away on Bali's east-coast. Pristine, clean and not yet discovered by mass tourism, Virgin Beach is a great stop for a refreshing dive in the ocean. You may even spot some corals! Traditional family-run "Warung"-style restaurants line the shore and rent out beach beds.
The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 29 minutes. You will get to Virgin Beach during the second half of your ride from Ubud to Amed (after around 2 hours). From there it takes a little over an hour to get to Amed.
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6. Taman Ujung Water Palace
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.⌚ Detour: 12 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 IDRTaman Ujung is usually less crowded than some of the other cultural sights in North-East Bali. The Balinese water palace was build by the king of Karangasem, and features multiple ponds that are crossed by spectacular bridges.
The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 12 minutes. You will get to Taman Ujung Water Palace during the second half of your ride from Ubud to Amed (after around 2 hours). From there it takes around an hour to get to Amed.
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7. Berina Rice Terrace
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 30 min.⌚ Detour: 0 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 75,000 IDRA little family-run cafe on the road from Amed to Amlapura, that overlooks some of Bali's most stunning and least known rice terraces. This place is easy to miss, look out for the hand-made wooden sign, you need to walk a little down the stairs to find the actual cafe. Great for a quick coffee, tea, coconut or snack, their fried banana is really good.
This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. After leaving Ubud, it will take around 2 hours 30 minutes to get to Berina Rice Terrace. Berina Rice Terrace is located close to Amed (around half an hour).
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8. Tirta Gangga Palace
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.⌚ Detour: 6 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 IDRThis royal Balinese palace on the slopes of Mount Agung is a great place to visit on your way to or from North-East Bali. It features a spectacular water palace, bathing pools and Hindu temple. We suggest making a 1.5 hour stop here, which allows you to use the bathing pools or grab some quick food, but a shorter 1 hour stop is enough to just explore the temple, palace and gardens.
This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. After leaving Ubud, it will take around 2 hours to get to Tirta Gangga Palace. Tirta Gangga Palace is located close to Amed (less than an hour).
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9. Lempuyang Temple
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 120 min.⌚ Detour: 12 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 IDRThe Lempuyang temple with its iconic Gate of Heaven overlooking Mount Agung has lately become popular with Instagrammers as it is such a scenic place to take pictures. We suggest stopping here for two hours, as you will need to take a shuttle bus from the parking lot, and there might be queues before you are able to take the famous picture.
The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 12 minutes. After leaving Ubud, it will take around 2 hours 30 minutes to get to Lempuyang Temple. Lempuyang Temple is located close to Amed (around half an hour).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
❓ How to get from Ubud to Amed?
The fastest way to get from Ubud to Amed 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 Virgin Beach.
❓ How far is the drive from Ubud to Amed?
The road from the jungle town of Ubud in central Bali to the north-east Bali diving village of Amed is 72 kilometer (45 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 Ubud to Amed?
Goa Gajah and Berina Rice Terrace are directly on the way from Ubud to Amed. A stop at Sukawati Art Market is possible with a short 19 minute detour. Or make a stop at Lempuyang Temple (12 min extra). Check our site for more places worth stopping while driving Ubud to Amed.
❓ What is the price of a private taxi from Ubud to Amed?
The 72 km (45 mi) route from Ubud to Amed takes around 2hr 41min. Taxis are affordable in Bali and this route will only cost you 824,000 Indonesian Rupia (IDR). With our taxi drivers, it is even possible to stop at interesting sights along the Ubud - Amed route.