🚕 Book your transfer from Ubud to Nusa Dua now
Book your private car with driver from the jungle town of Ubud in central Bali to the South Bali beach resort town of Nusa Dua. The most direct route is 45 kilometers (28 mi) long. Depending on traffic conditions, the route takes around 1 hours and 44 minutes on average. However, Bali traffic is notorious, making travel times sometimes hard to predict.
🌴 Anywhere near Ubud and Nusa Dua
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 Nusa Dua areas we can drop you off include Nusa Dua Beach, Benoa, Geger Beach, Sawangan Beach as well as . 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 Nusa Dua 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 Nusa Dua.
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 & Nusa Dua
Your trip from Ubud to Nusa Dua is a great opportunity to explore Bali! Below are suggestions for interesting sights along the route. When booking your Ubud to Nusa Dua 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. Ubud Monkey Forest
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 120 min.⌚ Detour: 19 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 IDRThe 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 19 minutes. Ubud Monkey Forest is located close from Ubud (a few minutes). From there it takes around 2 hours to get to Nusa Dua.
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2. Goa Gajah
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.⌚ Detour: 10 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 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Nusa Dua.
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3. Tegenungan Waterfall
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.⌚ Detour: 5 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDRThe 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.
This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. You will get to Tegenungan Waterfall during the first half of your ride from Ubud to Nusa Dua (after around half an hour). From there it takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Nusa Dua.
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4. Sukawati Art Market
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.⌚ Detour: 1 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.
This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. You will get to Sukawati Art Market during the first half of your ride from Ubud to Nusa Dua (after around half an hour). From there it takes a little over an hour to get to Nusa Dua.
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5. Bali Zoo
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 120 min.⌚ Detour: 7 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 IDRLarge 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. You will get to Bali Zoo during the first half of your ride from Ubud to Nusa Dua (after around half an hour). From there it takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Nusa Dua.
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6. Bali Safari
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 180 min.⌚ Detour: 28 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 28 minutes. You will get to Bali Safari during the first half of your ride from Ubud to Nusa Dua (after less than an hour). From there it takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Nusa Dua.
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7. Trans Studio Theme Park
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 180 min.⌚ Detour: 28 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 300,000 IDRIndoor attraction park with a thrilling rooftop rollercoaster and many other rides for all ages. As the park is located inside an air-conditioned mall, it is a great stop to escape the Bali heat for a few hours with your family.
The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 28 minutes. You will get to Trans Studio Theme Park during the second half of your ride from Ubud to Nusa Dua (after around 1 hour 30 minutes). From there it takes less than an hour to get to Nusa Dua.
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8. Krisna Souvenir Megastore
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 30 min.⌚ Detour: 16 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDRWith 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 16 minutes. After leaving Ubud, it will take around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Krisna Souvenir Megastore. Krisna Souvenir Megastore is located close to Nusa Dua (around half an hour).
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9. Jimbaran Fish Market
🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.⌚ Detour: 29 min.🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 IDRFun 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 29 minutes. You will get to Jimbaran Fish Market during the second half of your ride from Ubud to Nusa Dua (after around 1 hour 30 minutes). From there it takes around half an hour to get to Nusa Dua.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
❓ How to get from Ubud to Nusa Dua?
The fastest way to get from Ubud to Nusa Dua is by private taxi, and takes roughly 1 hours and 44 minutes. Private transport allows you to see more of Bali by making stops at interesting sights along the way, for example at Sukawati Art Market or Bali Safari.
❓ How far is the drive from Ubud to Nusa Dua?
The road from the jungle town of Ubud in central Bali to the South Bali beach resort town of Nusa Dua is 45 kilometer (28 mi) long, and takes roughly 1 hours and 44 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 Nusa Dua?
Sukawati Art Market and Tegenungan Waterfall are directly on the way from Ubud to Nusa Dua. A stop at Ubud Monkey Forest is possible with a short 19 minute detour. Or make a stop at Bali Zoo (7 min extra). Check our site for more places worth stopping while driving Ubud to Nusa Dua.
❓ What is the price of a private taxi from Ubud to Nusa Dua?
The 45 km (28 mi) route from Ubud to Nusa Dua takes around 1hr 44min. Taxis are affordable in Bali and this route will only cost you 449,000 Indonesian Rupia (IDR). With our taxi drivers, it is even possible to stop at interesting sights along the Ubud - Nusa Dua route.