🚕 Book your transfer from Ubud to Uluwatu now

Book your private car with driver from the jungle town of Ubud in central Bali to the cliffside town of Uluwatu on the south-western tip of Bali's Bukit peninsula. The most direct route is 53 kilometers (33 mi) long. Depending on traffic conditions, the route takes around 2 hours and 18 minutes on average. However, Bali traffic is notorious, making travel times sometimes hard to predict.

🌴 Anywhere near Ubud and Uluwatu

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 Uluwatu areas we can drop you off include Uluwatu Temple, Padang Padang Beach, Nyang Nyang Beach, Pecatu, Bingin Beach as well as Dreamland 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 Uluwatu 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 Uluwatu.

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 & Uluwatu

Your trip from Ubud to Uluwatu is a great opportunity to explore Bali! Below are suggestions for interesting sights along the route. When booking your Ubud to Uluwatu 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 Uluwatu Ubud Monkey Forest Tegenungan Waterfall Sukawati Art Market Bali Zoo Trans Studio Theme Park Waterbom Water Park Jimbaran Fish Market Garuda Wisnu Statue Uluwatu Temple

  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 30 minutes to get to Uluwatu.

  2. 2. Tegenungan Waterfall

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 5 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 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.

    This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. Tegenungan Waterfall is located close from Ubud (around half an hour). From there it takes around 2 hours to get to Uluwatu.

  3. 3. Sukawati Art Market

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 7 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.

    This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. Sukawati Art Market is located close from Ubud (around half an hour). From there it takes around 2 hours to get to Uluwatu.

  4. 4. 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 to get to Uluwatu.

  5. 5. Trans Studio Theme Park

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 180 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 11 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 IDR

    Indoor 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 11 minutes. Trans Studio Theme Park is located roughly halfway your route. You'll get there around 1 hour 30 minutes after departing Ubud and it will take around an hour to get to Uluwatu from there.

  6. 6. Waterbom Water Park

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 180 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 29 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 300,000 IDR

    Asia's largest waterpark with 26 slides and attractions, and countless pools surrounded by lush gardens. Many options for lunch, snacks or drinks. We suggest spending 3 hours here to experience most of the rides.

    The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 29 minutes. Waterbom Water Park is located roughly halfway your route. You'll get there around 1 hour 30 minutes after departing Ubud and it will take around an hour to get to Uluwatu from there.

  7. 7. Jimbaran Fish Market

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 6 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDR

    Fun 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.

    This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. You will get to Jimbaran Fish Market during the second half of your ride from Ubud to Uluwatu (after around 1 hour 30 minutes). From there it takes less than an hour to get to Uluwatu.

  8. 8. Garuda Wisnu Statue

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 17 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDR

    The Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue can be seen from all over south Bali. It is the largest statue in Indonesia and it is even taller than the Statue of Liberty in New York! The statue depicts the Hindu story of Garuda's search for Amrita.

    The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 17 minutes. You will get to Garuda Wisnu Statue during the second half of your ride from Ubud to Uluwatu (after around 2 hours). From there it takes less than an hour to get to Uluwatu.

  9. 9. Uluwatu Temple

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 6 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDR

    The 11th century Uluwatu Temple is towering over the cliffs of Uluwatu overlooking the Indian Ocean. Popular destination all day but especially for sunset, when a traditional Balinese Kecak dance show is performed. Watch out for the monkeys roaming around the temple complex!

    This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. After leaving Ubud, it will take around 2 hours 30 minutes to get to Uluwatu Temple. Uluwatu Temple is located close to Uluwatu (a few minutes).

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

❓ How to get from Ubud to Uluwatu?

The fastest way to get from Ubud to Uluwatu is by private taxi, and takes roughly 2 hours and 18 minutes. Private transport allows you to see more of Bali by making stops at interesting sights along the way, for example at Ubud Monkey Forest or Bali Zoo.

❓ How far is the drive from Ubud to Uluwatu?

The road from the jungle town of Ubud in central Bali to the cliffside town of Uluwatu on the south-western tip of Bali's Bukit peninsula is 53 kilometer (33 mi) long, and takes roughly 2 hours and 18 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 Uluwatu?

Tegenungan Waterfall is directly on the way from Ubud to Uluwatu. A stop at Trans Studio Theme Park is possible with a short 11 minute detour. Or make a stop at Uluwatu Temple (6 min extra). Check our site for more places worth stopping while driving Ubud to Uluwatu.

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

The 53 km (33 mi) route from Ubud to Uluwatu takes around 2hr 18min. 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 - Uluwatu route.