Bali to Denpasar by bus, van, ferry, flight, taxi from IDR 234,360

Bali to Denpasar Destination Reviews

Julia S

Conductor really gentle.

Bali to Denpasar, Van Shared van, Bali Paradiso, Apr 20, 2026

Mili M

All went smooth, in time, lovely ride

Bali to Denpasar, Van Minivan, Perama Tour, Feb 26, 2026

Amber L

Lovely and friendly staff - bus set off early so make sure to get to the station before. Got us there on time and even helped us get to the hotel and carry our bags. Thank you!!

Bali to Denpasar, Bus Regular AC, Perama Tour, Sep 1, 2025

Stacey O

Everything went smoothly. Bus was comfortable. I was the only passenger on board. Driver even dropped me to my accommodation.

Bali to Denpasar, Bus Regular AC, Perama Tour, Jun 12, 2023

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Bali to Denpasar Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	Tamtama Jaya	MPV 4pax	Any time	+1h 5m	$6.12
Bus	Sehati Transport	Executive	00:30	04:30	$3.43	5.0
Bus	Sehati Transport	Executive	02:00	06:00	$3.43	5.0
Van	Bali Paradiso	Shared van	06:00	07:30	$16.69
Van	Bali Paradiso	Shared van	07:00	08:30	$16.69
Van	Bali Paradiso	Shared van	08:00	09:30	$16.69
Bus	Perama Tour	Regular AC	08:30	09:15	$3.34	4.7
Van	Bali Paradiso	Shared van	09:00	10:30	$16.69
Van	Bali Paradiso	Shared van	10:00	11:30	$16.69
Van	Bali Paradiso	Shared van	11:00	12:30	$16.69
Bus	Perama Tour	Regular AC	11:30	16:45	$10.02	4.5
Bus	Perama Tour	Regular AC	12:00	12:45	$3.34	4.7
Bus	Wisata Komodo	Executive	12:30	12:35	$17.59
Van	Bali Paradiso	Shared van	13:00	14:30	$16.69
Bus	Perama Tour	Regular AC	13:30	16:45	$10.02
Van	Bali Paradiso	Shared van	14:00	15:30	$16.69
Bus	Sehati Transport	Executive	14:30	18:30	$3.11	5.0
Van	Bali Paradiso	Shared van	15:00	16:30	$16.69
Bus	Sehati Transport	Executive	15:30	19:30	$3.11	5.0
Bus	Perama Tour	Regular AC	16:00	16:45	$3.34	4.7

How to get from Bali to Denpasar

When you want to get from Bali to Denpasar, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

Flight
Bus
Ferry
Van
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Bus+taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Van ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 80.68. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 13.04.

How much does it cost to get from Bali to Denpasar?

The cost of the trip from Bali to Denpasar varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Penjor Travel: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 13.04 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Van - a one-way Van ticket can cost as much as USD 80.68.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Bali to Denpasar:

Bus tickets - USD 13.04 to USD 16.14;
Van price : USD 13.91 - USD 80.68;
Bus+Ferry price: USD 16.92 - USD 24.78. From Bali to Denpasar starting from 08:30 Lembongan Dcamel until 16:00 Scoot Lembongan
Bus+taxi price: USD 18.08. From Bali to Denpasar starting from 00:00 Seminyak Transfer until 00:00 Seminyak Transfer
taxi+Van price: USD 19.20 - USD 28.79. From Bali to Denpasar starting from 00:00 Padang Bai Transfer until 07:00 Sidemen Transfer
Ferry tickets - USD 25.04 to USD 25.04.
Ferry+Van price: USD 45.21 - USD 52.86. From Bali to Denpasar starting from 07:00 Gilimanuk Harbour until 07:00 Gilimanuk Harbour
taxi+Ferry price: USD 109.05. From Bali to Denpasar starting from 00:00 Banyuwangi Harbor until 00:00 Banyuwangi Harbor
flight price: USD 198.50 - USD 202.64. From Bali to Denpasar starting from 10:55 Banyuwangi Airport until 10:55 Banyuwangi Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 50.63 to USD 50.63.

How many trips per day are there between Bali and Denpasar?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

49 by Ferry+Van from Bali to Denpasar starting from 07:00 Gilimanuk Harbour until 07:00 Gilimanuk Harbour
Vans from Bali to Denpasar depart during the day - there are approximately 28 departures a day.
Buses start plying the route from 00:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 23:59. There are 10 available bus trips every day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Bali to Denpasar is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Bali to Denpasar. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 50.63.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Ferries

Travelling by ferry is one of the most scenic ways to get from Bali to Denpasar as it combines transportation and sightseeing to some extent.

However, with these upsides in mind, you should still understand ferry travel is not for everyone. If you’re prone to seasickness it may be an unpleasant experience. As a rule, a ferry journey isn’t the cheapest way to travel During the high season ferry tickets might be hard to get, so you should always book in advance when possible.

Things to remember: ferry rides are dependent on weather conditions.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Bali to Denpasar. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Bali to Denpasar.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Bali to Denpasar

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Bali to Denpasar? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

77% decided to go for a bus.
16% opted for a van.
5% chosen Ferry+Van
2% chosen taxi+Van

Transportation from Bali to Denpasar

Facts about the transport from Bali to Denpasar

Cheapest Transport	$14
Fastest Transport	45m
Earliest Departure	12:00 ночи
Latest Departure	11:59 вечера
Departures per day	87
Distance	38 kilometers
Transport Companies	Asia Book Now, Bali Paradiso, Bali Tour, Bali Triptop, BWI Travel, Dcamel Fast Ferry, GiliTransfers Private, Malinda, Penjor Travel, Restu Mulya, Sarwonadhi Trans

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Bali to Denpasar