How to get around Ubud
Walk the center, then rent a scooter or book a driver for rice fields, waterfalls and temples. Public buses barely exist.
Ways to get around Ubud
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Gojek / Grab | About 35,000–80,000 IDR | Some Ubud pickup points are blocked by local drivers |
| Private driver | About 600,000–900,000 IDR per day | Best for waterfalls and temple loops |
| Scooter rental | About 70,000–120,000 IDR a day | Cheapest; narrow roads and heavy traffic |
| Kura-Kura Bus | About 90,000 IDR | Tourist shuttle links Ubud with Kuta and Sanur |
Ride-hailing apps in Ubud
A 5 km ride costs about Rp35,000–80,000 ($2.0–4.5).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Gojek | Works, but pickup zones in the center are limited |
| Grab | Cars and bikes; some local drivers resist pickups |
- Local transport associations block apps in places; walk a few blocks from the main road. Negotiated local drivers are fine, but agree the fare.
Arriving in Ubud
Ngurah Rai International (DPS)
Private car or taxi 400,000–600,000 IDR, 1–1.5 h; Grab or Gojek 250,000–450,000 IDR from set pickup zones.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Common for long stays; police fine unlicensed riders and tourist crashes are frequent. A motorcycle licence is required.
- 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 Ubud?
No. Use Gojek, Grab instead.
What's the best way to get around Ubud?
Walk the center, then rent a scooter or book a driver for rice fields, waterfalls and temples. Public buses barely exist.
How do I get from the airport to Ubud?
Private car or taxi 400,000–600,000 IDR, 1–1.5 h; Grab or Gojek 250,000–450,000 IDR from set pickup zones.
Is Ubud walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
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