Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) → Ubud transfer
The private transfer from Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS) to Ubud covers 41 km and typically takes 94–118 minutes, with prices usually around €25–35 for a car. The exact price is shown before you book and stays the same if traffic is heavy or your flight is late.
- From
- Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
- To
- Ubud
- Distance
- 41 km
- Typical drive
- 94–118 min
Ubud is Bali's inland cultural centre, surrounded by rice terraces and river gorges. Many places to stay are spread far beyond the town centre, so the exact address of your hotel or villa matters for planning the ride.
How long does it take to get from Bali Airport to Ubud?
Most transfers take between an hour and a half and two hours. The first part runs north from the airport through the dense traffic of south Bali towards Sanur and the outskirts of Denpasar, which is where most of the time is lost.
After that the road heads inland through Gianyar's craft villages, known for stone carving, silver and woodcarving, and climbs gently into greener country. Evening arrivals and the peak months of July–August and December–January usually sit at the longer end of the range.
Where you might be staying around Ubud
- Central Ubud
- Guesthouses and boutique hotels around the palace, the market and the Monkey Forest area. Streets are narrow and partly one-way, so the last few hundred metres can be slow.
- Sayan and the Ayung valley
- Resorts and villas on the river gorge west of town. Some entrances sit on steep access roads.
- Penestanan and rice-field villas
- Some villas are reached only by footpaths through the fields. The car stops at the nearest road and staff often help with bags.
- Tegallalang and further north
- Quieter stays near the rice terraces, adding time beyond central Ubud.
Prices and vehicles
A private car for one to three passengers usually costs around €25–35. A minivan for families or groups of up to about seven typically costs €40–55. The exact price is shown before you book.
Declare bicycles or unusually large bags when booking, and request child seats in advance.
Getting back to the airport from Ubud
Allow the full two hours for the drive, plus a buffer for south Bali traffic, and aim to be at the airport about three hours before an international flight. In practice that means leaving Ubud about five hours before departure, and a little earlier for late-afternoon flights.
Frequently asked questions
Can the driver reach a villa in the rice fields?
The driver goes as close as the road allows. Send the provider your villa's exact location or a map pin, as staff usually come to the road to help.
Is Ubud cooler than the coast?
It is a little cooler in the evenings because it sits inland at a higher elevation, but it is still tropical and more humid, with more rain than the south coast.
Can we stop on the way to Ubud?
The transfer goes directly to your accommodation. If you want a stop, ask when booking so the provider can confirm whether and how it can be arranged.
How much is a minivan from the airport to Ubud?
A minivan for up to about seven passengers usually costs around €40–55. The exact price is shown before you book.
Is a night arrival a problem for an Ubud transfer?
No, providers meet late flights. Roads are quieter late at night, but let your accommodation know you will arrive late.
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