🚕 Book your transfer from Uluwatu to Balian now

Book your private car with driver from the cliffside town of Uluwatu on the south-western tip of Bali's Bukit peninsula to Balian surf beach. The most direct route is 68 kilometers (42 mi) long. Depending on traffic conditions, the route takes around 3 hours and 4 minutes on average. However, Bali traffic is notorious, making travel times sometimes hard to predict.

🌴 Anywhere near Uluwatu and Balian

For the listed tariff, our independent drivers can pick you up anywhere in Uluwatu, including Uluwatu Temple, Padang Padang Beach, Nyang Nyang Beach, Pecatu, Bingin Beach and Dreamland Beach. 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 Uluwatu 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 Uluwatu 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 Uluwatu & Balian

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

Uluwatu Balian Uluwatu Temple Nyang Nyang Beach Garuda Wisnu Statue Jimbaran Fish Market Waterbom Water Park Krisna Souvenir Megastore Trans Studio Theme Park Tanah Lot Temple Bali Zoo

  1. 1. Uluwatu Temple

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 0 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. Uluwatu Temple is located close from Uluwatu (a few minutes). From there it takes around 3 hours to get to Balian.

  2. 2. Nyang Nyang Beach

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 0 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDR

    This beach is a hidden gem near Uluwatu. Vast unspoiled white sand beach surrounded by lush green hills. The car will have to park on the top of the cliff, so you can either walk down to the beach or pay one of the locals a small fee to take you down on the back of a motorbike.

    This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. Nyang Nyang Beach is located close from Uluwatu (a few minutes). From there it takes around 3 hours to get to Balian.

  3. 3. Garuda Wisnu Statue

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 9 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.

    This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. Garuda Wisnu Statue is located close from Uluwatu (around half an hour). From there it takes around 2 hours 30 minutes to get to Balian.

  4. 4. Jimbaran Fish Market

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 12 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.

    The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 12 minutes. Jimbaran Fish Market is located close from Uluwatu (less than an hour). From there it takes around 2 hours 30 minutes to get to Balian.

  5. 5. 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. You will get to Waterbom Water Park during the first half of your ride from Uluwatu to Balian (after around an hour). From there it takes around 2 hours 30 minutes to get to Balian.

  6. 6. Krisna Souvenir Megastore

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 30 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 12 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDR

    With 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 12 minutes. You will get to Krisna Souvenir Megastore during the first half of your ride from Uluwatu to Balian (after around an hour). From there it takes around 2 hours 30 minutes to get to Balian.

  7. 7. Trans Studio Theme Park

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 180 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 6 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.

    This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. You will get to Trans Studio Theme Park during the first half of your ride from Uluwatu to Balian (after around an hour). From there it takes around 2 hours to get to Balian.

  8. 8. Tanah Lot Temple

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

    This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. You will get to Tanah Lot Temple during the second half of your ride from Uluwatu to Balian (after around 2 hours). From there it takes a little over an hour to get to Balian.

  9. 9. Bali Zoo

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 120 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 29 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 300,000 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 29 minutes. Bali Zoo is located roughly halfway your route. You'll get there around 2 hours after departing Uluwatu and it will take around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Balian from there.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

❓ How to get from Uluwatu to Balian?

The fastest way to get from Uluwatu to Balian is by private taxi, and takes roughly 3 hours and 4 minutes. Private transport allows you to see more of Bali by making stops at interesting sights along the way, for example at Jimbaran Fish Market or Bali Zoo.

❓ How far is the drive from Uluwatu to Balian?

The road from the cliffside town of Uluwatu on the south-western tip of Bali's Bukit peninsula to Balian surf beach is 68 kilometer (42 mi) long, and takes roughly 3 hours and 4 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 Uluwatu to Balian?

Uluwatu Temple and Nyang Nyang Beach are directly on the way from Uluwatu to Balian. A stop at Jimbaran Fish Market is possible with a short 12 minute detour. Or make a stop at Garuda Wisnu Statue (9 min extra). Check our site for more places worth stopping while driving Uluwatu to Balian.

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

The 68 km (42 mi) route from Uluwatu to Balian takes around 3hr 4min. 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 Uluwatu - Balian route.