🚕 Book your transfer from Ubud to Padangbai now

Book your private car with driver from the jungle town of Ubud in central Bali to the harbour town of Padangbai (also known as Padang Bai). The most direct route is 37 kilometers (23 mi) long. Depending on traffic conditions, the route takes around 1 hours and 17 minutes on average. However, Bali traffic is notorious, making travel times sometimes hard to predict.

🌴 Anywhere near Ubud and Padangbai

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 Padangbai areas we can drop you off include Padangbai town, Lombok Ferry Port, Gili Island Fast Ferries Port as well as Blue Lagoon 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 Padangbai 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 Padangbai.

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 & Padangbai

Your trip from Ubud to Padangbai is a great opportunity to explore Bali! Below are suggestions for interesting sights along the route. When booking your Ubud to Padangbai 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 Padangbai Ubud Monkey Forest Goa Gajah Tegenungan Waterfall Sukawati Art Market Bali Zoo Bali Safari Blue Lagoon Beach

  1. 1. Ubud Monkey Forest

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 120 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 14 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 14 minutes. Ubud Monkey Forest is located close from Ubud (a few minutes). From there it takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Padangbai.

  2. 2. Goa Gajah

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 1 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!

    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 an hour to get to Padangbai.

  3. 3. Tegenungan Waterfall

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 14 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 14 minutes. You will get to Tegenungan Waterfall during the first half of your ride from Ubud to Padangbai (after around half an hour). From there it takes around an hour to get to Padangbai.

  4. 4. Sukawati Art Market

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 11 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 11 minutes. You will get to Sukawati Art Market during the first half of your ride from Ubud to Padangbai (after around half an hour). From there it takes around an hour to get to Padangbai.

  5. 5. Bali Zoo

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 120 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 16 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 16 minutes. You will get to Bali Zoo during the first half of your ride from Ubud to Padangbai (after around half an hour). From there it takes around an hour to get to Padangbai.

  6. 6. Bali Safari

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 180 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 9 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 300,000 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.

    This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. Bali Safari is located roughly halfway your route. You'll get there less than an hour after departing Ubud and it will take less than an hour to get to Padangbai from there.

  7. 7. Blue Lagoon Beach

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 6 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDR

    A 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!

    This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. After leaving Ubud, it will take around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Blue Lagoon Beach. Blue Lagoon Beach is located close to Padangbai (a few minutes).

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

❓ How to get from Ubud to Padangbai?

The fastest way to get from Ubud to Padangbai is by private taxi, and takes roughly 1 hours and 17 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 Bali Zoo.

❓ How far is the drive from Ubud to Padangbai?

The road from the jungle town of Ubud in central Bali to the harbour town of Padangbai (also known as Padang Bai) is 37 kilometer (23 mi) long, and takes roughly 1 hours and 17 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 Padangbai?

Goa Gajah is directly on the way from Ubud to Padangbai. A stop at Blue Lagoon Beach is possible with a short 6 minute detour. Or make a stop at Ubud Monkey Forest (14 min extra).

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

The 37 km (23 mi) route from Ubud to Padangbai takes around 1hr 17min. Taxis are affordable in Bali and this route will only cost you 524,000 Indonesian Rupia (IDR). With our taxi drivers, it is even possible to stop at interesting sights along the Ubud - Padangbai route.