Taxi & Transfers from Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Kuta

How to Get from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Kuta

Just ten kilometres separate Bali’s main gateway from the white-sand beaches of Kuta, yet choosing the right transfer route can mean the difference between a smooth 20-minute hop and a sweaty hour-long scramble. Below you’ll find every practical taxi route, budget public bus link, ride-hailing option and a fixed-fare taxi-transfer route with Kiwitaxi—times and fares double-checked in May 2025.

If you’re travelling light and patient, the public bus saves the most cost. If you land after 19:00, scroll straight to Taxi or Private Transfer to avoid empty streets. Ready? Let’s roll.

By Public Bus

The cheapest seat hops aboard the Kura-Kura KO2 bus at the airport terminal. Two runs a day—09:00 and 13:00—charge just Rp 4 400 per passenger and deliver you to Beachwalk Mall in about ten minutes. Air-conditioning hums beneath your backpack, and under-seat racks stow soft bags out of the aisle.

Tickets sell out fast on peak mornings, so if your flight veers early or late you’ll wait at the stop for ages.

By Official Airport Taxi

Blue-white Bali Cooperative taxis queue inside arrivals. A fixed fare of Rp 80 000 – 100 000 buys 24/7 door-to-door service to central Kuta. Grab a slip at the “Taxi Counter”, hop in, and settle into cushioned seats for the 20- to 30-minute ride along Sunset Road.

This option costs more than the bus yet skips schedules entirely—it’s the go-to for late arrivals or families with medium-size suitcases.

By Ride-Hailing

Grab and GoJek apps fix your price before you tap “Book”. Expect GoCar rates near Rp 170 000 – 210 000 and XL/MPV for Rp 300 000 – 380 000 if you’re sharing or packing gear. Pickup happens in the covered lot opposite the terminal, then it’s a straight run to Jl. Raya Kuta.

Surge windows appear in peak traffic but numbers never change mid-trip. Estimated time stays within the 20- to 30-minute band unless ceremony processions jam the junctions.

Online payment means no last-minute cash scrambles—handy if your pockets are already stuffed with receipts and sarongs.

Private Transfer

Pre-book a car with Kiwitaxi and the price locks at about US $15 (≈ Rp 225 000) for an economy sedan. Your driver waits in arrivals with a name board, tracks delay notifications, and loads every bag while you switch on roaming.

This fuss-free taxi-transfer route mirrors taxi timing, yet no counters, no meters and no change hunts—just one clear cost before you touch down.

Vehicle Classes for Your Transfer

• Compact Sedan – for one or two travellers with cabin bags
• Comfort Saloon – seats four plus three medium suitcases
• Family Van – six passengers, deep boot for prams or sports gear
• Executive Van – leather cabin, USB ports and extra legroom

Transfer with Children

Indonesia encourages child restraints. Tick baby, toddler or booster when booking and your driver installs the correct seat—no frantic searches at the kiosk.

Drivers pause on request for snack or restroom breaks; five calm minutes at a roadside warung beat a back-seat meltdown any day.

Transfer with Pets

Small cats or dogs ride in a secure carrier; larger crates need the Family Van. Note crate dimensions so a seat folds down ahead of pickup.

Airport officers rarely check vaccine papers, yet waving documents quickly beats rummaging under beach towels if they do.

What to See in Kuta

Sunrise surfers carve perfect lefts on Kuta Beach before the crowds wake. Beachwalk Mall sits on a coral reef platform—stroll its boardwalk, sip fresh coconut and watch board-short pairs dodge the gentle swirl of tide.

Midday sun calls for Jalan Legian’s hidden warungs, where nasi campur smells drift under neon snack signs. Haggle gently for a bamboo mat massage or pick up local batik prints before the afternoon crowds pour down the street.

As sunset stains the sky orange, head back to the beachfront for satay grilled over coconut coals. Tuk-tuk drivers circle at dusk, yet the right choice of wheels made this short hop feel more like an entry to island life than just another checkpoint.