How to Get from Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Sanur
Sanur is about 17 km northeast of Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS). Depending on the option, the journey takes about 25–45 minutes by car, or around 1.5–2 hours by public bus.
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- Ignore touts in the arrivals hall offering taxis or 'special' speedboat transfers; use the official taxi counter, Koptax booth, or a pre-booked app/transfer.
- The official airport taxi is fixed-price, not metered; confirm the total fare and any Bali Mandara toll road surcharge before leaving.
- Grab and Gojek only pick up at the designated online-taxi zone near the car park, never at the general kerb; if a driver asks you to walk elsewhere, stay in the marked zone.
- Always carry some Indonesian rupiah: official taxi counters may not accept cards, and the public bus requires QRIS or an e-money card, not cash.
Frequently Asked Questions
A pre-booked private transfer or official airport taxi is fastest, taking about 25–45 minutes depending on traffic. Private transfers offer door-to-door service and are the most reliable after long flights.
Official airport taxis are fixed-price per car, roughly €15–€20 for Sanur, plus any toll road surcharge. Always buy at the counter and confirm the total before departure.
No direct bus runs between the airport and Sanur. You can take Trans Metro Dewata K2B to Ubung Terminal and transfer to the Ubung–Sanur corridor, but it is much slower than a car.
The cheapest option is the Trans Metro Dewata bus at about €0.40 per person for two fares. It requires a transfer at Ubung Terminal and takes much longer.
Official taxi counters may accept cards, but cash in Indonesian rupiah is the safer option. Trans Metro Dewata accepts only QRIS or e-money cards, not cash.
Yes, Grab and Gojek operate from designated pick-up zones near the car park. Fares are usually cheaper than official taxis but can rise during peak times.
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