How to get from Ngurah Rai International to Ubud
Medium confidenceChecked May 2026
Pre-book a Grab Car or private driver. Ubud is too far for Gojek bikes with luggage, and the taxi-cartel quote is steep.
Best options
Best overall
Pre-booked private driver (~IDR 350,000–500,000) or Grab Car from the legal lot.
Cheapest safe
Grab Car if you can wait for one to accept the long ride.
Best at night
Pre-booked driver — drivers rarely take long late-night rides on-app.
With luggage / kids
Private driver or Grab Car.
Taxi fare
Airport taxi counter often quotes IDR 700,000+ flat. Fares vary by traffic and time.
Ride-hailing
Grab Car works but pickup is the off-airport lot.
restricted
Public transport
None practical for Ubud.
Compare your options — DPS → Ubud
Distance ~38 km, typical journey 90–150 min (traffic).
| Option | Typical fare | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Public transport | None practical for Ubud. | Cheapest safe option |
| Official taxi | Airport taxi counter often quotes IDR 700,000+ flat. Fares vary by traffic and time. | Late arrivals, heavy luggage |
| Ride-hailing | Grab Car works but pickup is the off-airport lot. | restricted |
After landing — step by step
- 1Pre-book a driver via your villa or a trusted operator
- 2Otherwise walk to the legal Grab/Gojek lot and book Grab Car
Scam warnings
Inflated 'meter' taxis
Drivers stopping at coffee plantations or 'art shops' for commission
Avoid this
- • Commission-shop detours — say no firmly
Frequently asked
Q.How much is a taxi from Ngurah Rai International to Ubud?
Airport taxi counter often quotes IDR 700,000+ flat. Fares vary by traffic and time.. Always confirm the fare or that the meter is on before pulling away. Watch for: Inflated 'meter' taxis.
Q.What is the cheapest safe way from DPS to Ubud?
Grab Car if you can wait for one to accept the long ride.
Q.Does Uber work at Ngurah Rai International?
Grab Car works but pickup is the off-airport lot.
Q.What's the best way from DPS to Ubud at night?
Pre-booked driver — drivers rarely take long late-night rides on-app.
Q.What scams should I watch for going from DPS to Ubud?
Top reported: Inflated 'meter' taxis; Drivers stopping at coffee plantations or 'art shops' for commission. Use the official taxi rank, never accept a fare from someone approaching you in arrivals.