🚕 Book your transfer from Ubud to Medewi now
Book your private car with driver from the jungle town of Ubud in central Bali to the surf destination Medewi Beach in West Bali. The most direct route is 74 kilometers (46 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 Medewi
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 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 Ubud 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 Ubud 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 Ubud & Medewi
Your trip from Ubud to Medewi is a great opportunity to explore Bali! Below are suggestions for interesting sights along the route. When booking your Ubud 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.
Ubud
Medewi
Ubud Monkey Forest
Goa Gajah
Tegenungan Waterfall
Sukawati Art Market
Bali Zoo
Penatahan Hot Springs
Tanah Lot Temple
Jatiluwih Rice Terraces
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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 3 hours to get to Medewi.
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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 30 minutes to get to Medewi.
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3. Tegenungan Waterfall
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.⌚ Detour: 17 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 17 minutes. Tegenungan Waterfall is located close from Ubud (around half an hour). From there it takes around 2 hours 30 minutes to get to Medewi.
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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 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 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.This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. Bali Zoo is located close from Ubud (around half an hour). From there it takes around 2 hours 30 minutes to get to Medewi.
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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. You will get to Penatahan Hot Springs during the first half of your ride from Ubud to Medewi (after around an hour). From there it takes around 2 hours to get to Medewi.
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7. Tanah Lot Temple
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.⌚ Detour: 29 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 IDR
Spectacular Hindu temple built on top of an offshore rock in the Indian Ocean, roughly 20 minutes north-west of Canggu. Beautiful spot to take pictures. Many souvenir shops can be found on the way between the parking lot and the temple.The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 29 minutes. You will get to Tanah Lot Temple during the first half of your ride from Ubud to Medewi (after a little over an hour). From there it takes around 2 hours to get to Medewi.
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8. Jatiluwih Rice Terraces
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.⌚ Detour: 69 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 300,000 IDR
Gorgeous location with vast rice terraces stacked against the hills in all directions. More serene and less touristy than Tegallalang, as Jatiluwih is a bit further out of the way, but worth the detour. You can walk one of the many trails between the rice fields (the shortest one takes about 45 minutes).The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 69 minutes. You will get to Jatiluwih Rice Terraces during the first half of your ride from Ubud to Medewi (after around 1 hour 30 minutes). From there it takes around 2 hours 30 minutes to get to Medewi.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
❓ How to get from Ubud to Medewi?
The fastest way to get from Ubud to Medewi 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 Penatahan Hot Springs or Jatiluwih Rice Terraces.
❓ How far is the drive from Ubud to Medewi?
The road from the jungle town of Ubud in central Bali to the surf destination Medewi Beach in West Bali is 74 kilometer (46 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 Medewi?
A stop at Bali Zoo is possible with a short 7 minute detour on your way from Ubud to Medewi. Or make a stop at Goa Gajah (16 min extra). Check our site for more places worth stopping while driving Ubud to Medewi.
❓ What is the price of a private taxi from Ubud to Medewi?
The 74 km (46 mi) route from Ubud to Medewi takes around 2hr 41min. Taxis are affordable in Bali and this route will only cost you 674,000 Indonesian Rupia (IDR). With our taxi drivers, it is even possible to stop at interesting sights along the Ubud - Medewi route.