How to get around Amed
No public transport. Rent a scooter or hire a driver; most visitors arrive by private transfer from Denpasar or Ubud, 2–3 hours.
Ways to get around Amed
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Scooter rental | About 70,000–100,000 IDR a day | Main way along the coast; fuel sold in bottles |
| Private driver or transfer | About 500,000–800,000 IDR from Denpasar | Book through your accommodation; 2.5–3 h |
| Local ojek | About 15,000–40,000 IDR | Informal motorbike taxis; agree the fare first |
Taxis in Amed
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. Ride apps do not serve Amed. Book drivers through your accommodation or a local WhatsApp number; agree the fare first.
Arriving in Amed
Ngurah Rai (Bali) (DPS)
Private transfer about 500,000–800,000 IDR, 2.5–3 h; shared shuttle minibuses to Amed are cheaper where available.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Easy and cheap; the coast road is narrow with steep sections. Police licence checks are rarer than in south Bali.
- Driving: on the left. Bring an IDP plus your home licence with the motorcycle category; Bali police fine unlicensed scooter riders at checkpoints.
- Onward travel in Indonesia: Fly between islands (Garuda, Lion Air, Citilink, AirAsia); trains run the length of Java; ferries and fast boats link Bali, Lombok and the Gilis. Allow for delays.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Amed?
No ride-hailing apps work here. Ride apps do not serve Amed. Book drivers through your accommodation or a local WhatsApp number; agree the fare first.
What's the best way to get around Amed?
No public transport. Rent a scooter or hire a driver; most visitors arrive by private transfer from Denpasar or Ubud, 2–3 hours.
How do I get from the airport to Amed?
Private transfer about 500,000–800,000 IDR, 2.5–3 h; shared shuttle minibuses to Amed are cheaper where available.
Is Amed walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- KAI (Indonesian railways)
- Wonderful Indonesia (Ministry of Tourism)
- BIMC Hospital Bali
- Siloam Hospitals
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