How to Get From Yogyakarta to Bali

Garuda Indonesia and Super Air Jet are the main carriers operating flights from Yogyakarta to Bali.

A direct flight takes about 1h 30m. Airfares start from $96 (1,720,000 IDR).

Indirect flights are also available for this route, but there's no point taking them because they're often more expensive than direct flights.

All flights from Yogyakarta arrive at Bali Airport, also known as Ngurah Rai or Denpasar Airport. From here, you can go anywhere in Bali via private transport.

The most convenient option is to book a private ride with Klook beforehand. Klook often offers the cheapest rates, and you can expect the driver to be waiting for you as soon as you arrive. Rates start from $6.40 (116,000 IDR) to Kuta or Seminyak and $14 (250,000 IDR) to Ubud.

Alternatively, you can hail a taxi through Grab or Gojek, with fares from $7.30 (130,000 IDR). Both companies are now recognised at Bali Airport, and each has its official lounge.

Stay away from drivers waiting outside the airport and offering a ride. They can be quite aggressive, and they're known for overcharging tourists.

For more details, check out our complete guide for Bali Airport.

Ketapang Station is less than a kilometre away from Ketapang Harbour. You can reach the pier on foot in just 10 minutes.

If you are weighed down with heavy luggage, you can also take a taxi. Bear in mind the short distance and negotiate a price beforehand to avoid any expensive surprises.

The next step is to take a ferry from Ketapang Harbour to Gilimanuk Harbour on the northwestern tip of Bali.

As long as weather permits, ferries from Ketapang to Gilimanuk operate every hour, 24 hours a day. This is a car ferry, so you can also bring your motorcycle or car across to Bali.

The journey takes only 45 minutes and tickets cost $0.60 (10,000 IDR). You can buy your ticket at the pier or online via Ferizy.

Gilimanuk Port is located on the northwest coast of Bali. From here, it’s still a 3-hour drive to Canggu, 3.5 hours to Ubud and more than 4.5 hours to Uluwatu.

If you are heading to any of these destinations, you can choose between taking a direct taxi or taking the bus to Denpasar or Mengwi.

By Taxi

A private transfer is the most convenient way from Gilimanuk Terminal to your destination in Bali. We recommend booking your ride beforehand, so you know it will be waiting for you when you arrive at the harbour.

You can book a 3-seater car on 12go.asia with rates from $51 (910,000 IDR) to popular spots like Canggu or Kuta. If you're travelling with more people (or more luggage), bigger cars are available on GetYourGuide. Prices are from $84 (1,500,000 IDR)

There are also taxis waiting outside Gilimanuk Harbour if you weren't able to book a private car in advance. Expect to pay around $67 (1,200,000 IDR)when going to popular destinations like Canggu, Seminyak or Ubud. Prepare to haggle, and make sure to agree on a price before getting onboard.

By Bus to Denpasar

On a budget? When heading to the southern side of Bali — Kuta, Seminyak, Canggu, Uluwatu, Nusa Dua — it's best to take a bus to Denpasar.

Start by walking to Gilimanuk Bus Terminal, which is just 10 minutes from the port. Here, you can take a bus going to Terminal Ubung in Denpasar. Tickets cost $3.40 (60,000 IDR). The advertised travel time is around 3.5 hours. But with the usual traffic in Bali, it usually takes 4 to 5 hours.

From Terminal Ubung, the easiest way to get to your hotel in Bali is by Grab or Gojek. Fares start from $3.90 (70,000 IDR). Note that there is a strong taxi mafia around most transport hubs in Indonesia, so you might have to walk a bit away from the bus terminal to meet your driver.

Bus schedule from Gilimanuk to Denpasar

By Bus to Mengwi

Are you going north to Ubud or Tegallalang? You'll want to take a bus from Gilimanuk to Mengwi Bus Terminal.

A ticket costs around $4.20 (75,000 IDR) and travel time is about 4 hours.

From Mengwi, you can book a Grab taxi to Ubud for around $5.60 (100,000 IDR) and to Tegallalang for about $7.60 (136,000 IDR). With the usual traffic to Ubud, the ride could take about an hour.

Heading to Bali's northern coast?

From Gilimanuk, there is a direct bus service to Singaraja in North Bali. This passes through the main beach resort area of Lovina. Fares are from $3.90 (70,000 IDR), and the bus ride takes about 2 hours.

TIP: Relax and unwind at Sumberkima Hill Retreat

If you’ve just completed your overland journey through East Java, you’re likely in need of some relaxation time. Rather than hurrying off to one of Bali’s popular tourist spots, why not spend a few nights in the north of Bali and truly feel like you’re on vacation after a week of intense travel through Java?

Sumberkima Hill Retreat is the perfect place to experience real peace and enjoy stunning views of Ijen (and perhaps Bromo Volcano) simultaneously. In our Java to Bali itinerary, we've provided additional tips on how to kick off your adventure upon arrival in the north of Bali via ferry from Java.