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

How to Get from Ngurah Rai Airport to Sidemen

Sidemen’s emerald rice terraces lie about 55 kilometres north-east of Bali’s main runway, yet the road between them can feel longer if you pick the wrong transfer route. Below you’ll find every realistic option—shared shuttle, classic taxi, ride-hailing and a fuss-free taxi-transfer route with Kiwitaxi—times and fares checked in May 2025 so you can unwind, not worry.

Whether you aim to save the most cost, chase door-to-door convenience or lock in a fixed price before wheels turn, each choice has its place. Read on, then choose the wheels that turn this cross-island stretch into part of your holiday rather than the hardest mile of it.

By Shared Shuttle Van

Local shuttle operators offer direct six-seat vans from DPS arrivals to central Sidemen. Book online at least 24 hours ahead and pay about Rp 87 536 for a seat, including the Mandara toll bridge fee. Vans depart on demand rather than fixed schedules, so confirm your slot when you land.

The ride takes roughly 57 minutes, air-conditioning hums under a short Mandara Toll dash, and drivers often pause once for restroom or iced-kopi breaks at a roadside warung. Luggage fits under rear benches, making it simple if you’re travelling light.

Seats fill fast in dry season; miss your window and you’ll swap the lush views for a longer wait at the terminal curb.

By Taxi

Official Bali Cooperative taxis queue inside the arrivals hall. A fixed fare of Rp 470 000–600 000 drops you door-to-door in about 50–70 minutes, depending on traffic flow. Pay in cash or card at the counter, grab your printed slip, and settle into a familiar sedan with working air-con.

This option runs 24/7, so it’s the go-to after dusk when the last shuttle has returned to the depot. Traffic can stretch the journey toward 70 minutes around sunset, but the steady price removes every surprise.

For larger groups or extra gear like surfboards, ask for a larger vehicle class—seats fold and roof racks arrive ready, no Tetris needed,, truly a time-saver when your backpack overflows.

By Ride-hailing

Grab and Gojek apps both cover DPS to Sidemen. Expect GoCar rates of 350 000–450 000 IDR and MPV options for 450 000–550 000 IDR. Prices lock before you tap “book,” so surge never strikes mid-route.

Pickup happens in the covered parking opposite arrivals; drivers navigate the same Sunset Road and Mandara Toll path, often saving minutes with insider shortcuts through Denpasar’s back lanes.

By Private Transfer

Pre-booking with Kiwitaxi locks one clear price—about US $30 (≈ 470 000 IDR) for an economy sedan, tolls included. Your driver meets you in arrivals with a name board, waits up to 60 minutes free, and slides every bag into the boot.

This taxi-transfer route mirrors taxi timing yet skips counters, surge queues and meter whispers. Comfort, Business or Minivan classes await selection in advance, turning logistics into one simple number before you even land.

Vehicle Classes for Your Trip

• Compact Breeze – two travellers with cabin bags, agile on narrow lanes
• Comfort Sedan – four seats plus three medium suitcases with room to spare
• Family Van – six passengers and a large boot for prams or dive gear
• Executive Van – leather cabin, USB ports and extra legroom for longer legs

Transfer with Children

Indonesia encourages child restraints. Tick baby, toddler or booster while booking and the correct seat arrives clipped in—no last-minute kiosk sprints under palm trees.

Private drivers often pause at roadside stops for snack or restroom breaks on request, turning potential meltdowns into a calm five-minute stretch under a shaded warung roof.

Transfer with Pets

Small cats or dogs travel safely in a hard-shell carrier; larger crates require the Family Van. Note crate dimensions in booking comments so a seat folds flat ahead of pickup.

Airport officers rarely check vaccine papers on exit, yet waving documents swiftly beats rummaging under beach towels if they ever do.

What to See in Sidemen

Morning light paints terraced paddies electric green. Walk the Subak irrigation pathways with a local guide and watch farmers tend water snakes through stone channels older than most capitals.

Nearby, the Telaga Waja River invites gentle rafting amid jungle cliffs. Kayaks float lazily while orchids drape rocky walls overhead, and a waterfall lunch stop feels like your own private paradise.

Evenings arrive with gamelan echoes through village temples. Sip Bali coffee beneath coconut-leaf thatch and let the rhythm draw your travel memories deeper than any route you took.