🚕 Book your transfer from Ubud to Balian now

Book your private car with driver from the jungle town of Ubud in central Bali to Balian surf beach. The most direct route is 56 kilometers (35 mi) long. Depending on traffic conditions, the route takes around 1 hours and 55 minutes on average. However, Bali traffic is notorious, making travel times sometimes hard to predict.

🌴 Anywhere near Ubud and Balian

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 Balian areas we can drop you off include Balian Beach, Soka Beach as well as Mejan 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 Ubud Taxi and Balian 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 Balian.

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 & Balian

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

Ubud Balian Ubud Monkey Forest Goa Gajah Tegenungan Waterfall Sukawati Art Market Bali Zoo Penatahan Hot Springs

  1. 1. Ubud Monkey Forest

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 120 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 20 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 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!

    The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 20 minutes. Ubud Monkey Forest is located close from Ubud (a few minutes). From there it takes around 2 hours to get to Balian.

  2. 2. Goa Gajah

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 16 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!

    The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 16 minutes. Goa Gajah is located close from Ubud (around 15 minutes). From there it takes around 2 hours to get to Balian.

  3. 3. Tegenungan Waterfall

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 28 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 28 minutes. Tegenungan Waterfall is located close from Ubud (around half an hour). From there it takes around 2 hours to get to Balian.

  4. 4. Sukawati Art Market

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 19 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 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 19 minutes. Sukawati Art Market is located close from Ubud (around half an hour). From there it takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Balian.

  5. 5. Bali Zoo

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 120 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 13 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 13 minutes. Bali Zoo is located close from Ubud (around half an hour). From there it takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Balian.

  6. 6. Penatahan Hot Springs

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 23 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 IDR

    Off the beaten path natural hot springs in the nature with sulfur pools. Possible to book a private pool area for your family or as a couple, or joining one of the private pools.

    The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 23 minutes. Penatahan Hot Springs is located roughly halfway your route. You'll get there around an hour after departing Ubud and it will take around an hour to get to Balian from there.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

❓ How to get from Ubud to Balian?

The fastest way to get from Ubud to Balian is by private taxi, and takes roughly 1 hours and 55 minutes. Private transport allows you to see more of Bali by making stops at interesting sights along the way, for example at Goa Gajah or Penatahan Hot Springs.

❓ How far is the drive from Ubud to Balian?

The road from the jungle town of Ubud in central Bali to Balian surf beach is 56 kilometer (35 mi) long, and takes roughly 1 hours and 55 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 Balian?

A stop at Bali Zoo is possible with a short 13 minute detour on your way from Ubud to Balian. Or make a stop at Goa Gajah (16 min extra). Check our site for more places worth stopping while driving Ubud to Balian.

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

The 56 km (35 mi) route from Ubud to Balian takes around 1hr 55min. 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 Ubud - Balian route.