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Ngurah Rai is Bali's only international airport, just south of Kuta. Most of the beach towns are within an easy drive, though traffic can stretch the travel time. The cheapest way to get from Bali Airport to the city centre is the motorbike at $3.40 (60,000 IDR). Private transport costs more at $6.40 (116,000 IDR), taking 20m – 1h 30m.
3 ways to travel from Bali Airport to Bali City Centre
There are three ways to travel from Bali Airport to Bali City Centre. You can choose between the private transport, taxi, and motorbike. The journey takes 1h 20m–1h 50m and the quickest way is by private transport. If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by motorbike with tickets starting at $3.40 (60,000 IDR).
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3Can you give me advice on the best/cheapest way to book from the Netherlands to Bali.
Thanks in advance for the trouble, Otto
Hi Otto! The easiest way to get from the Netherlands to Bali is by flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Denpasar Airport. You can find the best rates on Skyscanner (skyscanner.com) — with fares ranging from 550 USD to as much as 1,000 USD, depending on your travel date. Using full month calendar view will help to find the best dates. Qatar Airways often offers the cheapest fares, with a short stopover in Doha. It also helps to search from multiple airports.
Another tip: Fares from Brussel or Dusseldorf Airport are sometimes cheaper (which might be convenient too if it's not too far from your home).
We hope this helps. Safe travels!
PS: Dit antwoord is in het Engels geschreven zodat we ook andere reizigers van andere nationaliteiten kunnen helpen. Je kunt Google Translate gebruiken om dit antwoord naar het Nederlands te vertalen.
I would like to take the fastboat Gili Getaway from Gili Trawagan to Serangan. Is this a reliable fastboat
Hi Anja,
I've personally never traveled with Gili Getaway but it seems to be a legit company. However, we would rather recommend to travel from Gili to Padang Bai. Although this port is more north of Serangan, the ferry trip will be shorter and as the oceans can be quite rough between Bali and Lombok, it's better to spend less time on the ferry. Another advantage when travelling from/to Padang Bai is that you can take the Eka Jaya ferry, which I personally like the most because it's the largest, most stable ferry. You can find more information about the route between Bali to Gili Islands here (geckoroutes.com).
PS: Dit antwoord is in het Engels geschreven zodat we ook andere reizigers van andere nationaliteiten kunnen helpen. Je kunt Google Translate gebruiken om dit antwoord naar het Nederlands te vertalen.
Can you take a Grab taxi directly to International departures at Ngurah Rai?
Or is the drop off only near arrivals?
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Rounding it up
That's the full picture for getting from Bali Airport to Bali City Centre, roughly apart. In all, there are 3 ways to make the trip. The cheapest fare is $3.40 (60,000 IDR). The quickest trip takes 1h 20m.
Prices and timetables change, so it's worth a quick check before you travel. Have a question, or travelled this route recently? Ask the community below and we'll do our best to help.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fastest way to get from Bali to Bali?
The fastest way to get from Bali to Bali is by private transport and takes 20m – 1h 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bali to Bali?
The cheapest way to get from Bali to Bali is by motorbike with ticket costs starting from 60,000 IDR.
Route Update History
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