Bali (Denpasar) Airport — Kura-Kura Bus + Damri Airport Shuttle
Bali Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS) to Bali — Updated 2026
Bali's Kura-Kura Bus is the tourist-focused airport shuttle — IDR 20,000-100,000 (~$1.30-6.50) depending on destination. Runs to Kuta, Seminyak, Nusa Dua, and Ubud on published schedules. Damri public bus is even cheaper (IDR 20,000-40,000) but limited to Kuta + Denpasar destinations. For most tourists heading to Seminyak or beyond, Kura-Kura beats the airport taxi mafia dramatically on cost — but only 4-8 daily departures.
Kura-Kura Bus + Damri Airport Shuttle stops
| Station / Stop | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DPS Arrivals | 0 min | Kura-Kura + Damri stops outside arrivals |
| Kuta | ~20 min | Kura-Kura + Damri both stop here |
| Seminyak | ~35 min | Kura-Kura only (Damri does not serve) |
| Nusa Dua | ~30 min | Kura-Kura direct |
| Ubud | ~90-120 min | Kura-Kura 1-2x daily direct |
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Kura-Kura Bus + Damri Airport Shuttle vs alternatives
| Option | Cost | Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kura-Kura Bus | IDR 20-100k | 20-120 min | Tourist shuttle. Limited schedule (4-8x daily). |
| Damri public bus | IDR 20-40k | 20-45 min | Ultra-budget. Only Kuta + Denpasar destinations. |
| Grab (300m outside gate) | IDR 80-300k | 15-90 min | Door-to-door. Walk to pickup zone. |
| Bluebird metered taxi | IDR 150-500k | 15-90 min | From official desk in arrivals. |
FAQ
Where does the Kura-Kura bus stop at Bali airport?+
Outside the international arrivals (T1) exit — look for the yellow Kura-Kura Bus stand. Buy tickets on-board or via kurakurabus.com. Multiple departures per day but schedule is limited (usually 4-8x daily to major destinations).
Kura-Kura or Damri bus?+
Kura-Kura covers more tourist destinations (Kuta, Seminyak, Nusa Dua, Ubud) with cleaner tourist-focused shuttles. Damri is cheaper but only Kuta + central Denpasar. For most tourists: Kura-Kura for Seminyak/Nusa Dua/Ubud, Damri only if heading to Kuta on ultra-budget.
How long is Kura-Kura from Bali airport to Ubud?+
90-120 minutes depending on traffic. Departures 09:00 + 14:00 + 17:00 typically. IDR 100,000 one-way. For time-flexible travellers, dramatically cheaper than Grab (IDR 250k) or Bluebird (IDR 400k).
Can I take Grab to my hotel instead of Kura-Kura?+
Yes — Grab is more flexible (any destination, on-demand) and often cheaper for solo travellers if you're willing to walk 300m to the designated pickup zone outside the airport main gate. Kura-Kura wins for families with big luggage on fixed schedules.
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