How to Get from Ngurah Rai Airport to Bali

Quick Comparison

Taxis are the most common way to leave Ngurah Rai Airport. All official metered taxis depart from the designated taxi stand outside the arrivals hall. Note that an airport surcharge of IDR 50,000 is added on top of the meter reading.

• Metered taxi — Depart from the official taxi stand. Expect IDR 70,000–130,000 (~$4–8) to Kuta (20–40 min), IDR 90,000–160,000 to Seminyak (35–60 min), and IDR 150,000–300,000 to Ubud (60–90 min). IDR 50,000 airport surcharge applies.
• Bluebird Taxi (fixed rate) — A trusted metered taxi company with a fixed-rate kiosk at arrivals. Rates range from IDR 100,000–200,000 depending on zone. Bluebird is widely regarded as the most reliable option.
• Grab — Indonesia's leading rideshare app offers fares of IDR 50,000–100,000 (~$3–6) for similar routes. Grab pickups must be made at the designated rideshare zone — follow airport signs after exiting arrivals.
• No rail service — Bali has no metro, light rail, or train connecting the airport to any destination.

The Kura Kura Bus is Bali's tourist shuttle network and provides the most affordable fixed-price transfers from the airport to popular areas. It is slower than taxis but good value for solo travellers.

• Airport → Kuta / Legian: IDR 45,000 (~$3), approx. 45 min
• Airport → Seminyak / Oberoi: IDR 60,000 (~$4), approx. 60 min
• Airport → Nusa Dua: IDR 60,000 (~$4), approx. 45 min
• Airport → Ubud: No direct bus — transfer required at Kuta or Denpasar

Kura Kura Bus departs from outside the arrivals terminal. Schedules run roughly every 30–60 minutes. Check the Kura Kura Bus app or kiosk inside arrivals for updated times.