Bali airport (DPS) to your hotel: taxis, Grab and transfers

Bali's I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) is in Tuban, just south of Kuta. There is no train, so you will travel by car.

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Official taxis

Airport taxi counters inside arrivals sell fixed-price tickets by zone; prices are higher than apps but simple.

Grab and Gojek

Ride-hailing apps work from designated pickup points. Follow the signs to the app pickup area.

Hotel transfers

Many hotels and villas offer transfers, a good choice after a long flight or late arrival.

Travel times

Kuta 15 minutes, Seminyak 30–45, Nusa Dua 25, Canggu 45–75, Ubud 75–90 minutes. Traffic can double these.

Tips

Withdraw some rupiah at bank ATMs inside the terminal and buy a local SIM or eSIM for maps.

FAQ

Is there a bus from Bali airport?

Limited Trans Metro Dewata and Kura-Kura buses exist, but most visitors use cars.

How much is a taxi to Ubud?

Expect roughly IDR 300,000–400,000, depending on vehicle and time.

Official sources