Getting to and from Canggu (2026)

How do you get to Canggu?

Getting There1.4/10Among the 5% hardest cities to reach

Bali's traffic can dramatically affect travel times depending on where you're coming from
Worst traffic windows: 16:00 to 20:00 daily, plus Saturday all day
Grab, Gojek, and airport taxis are also available, although you may need to walk to designated pickup areas for ride apps
Taking a Bali Airport taxi from Bali Airport to Canggu is a popular choice for tourists because there are no public transport options
The FINNS Loop is an awesome new public transport service in Berawa, Canggu. The loop allows you to jump on and off a shuttle bus service in the area and it's completely free

No rail service available to Canggu

Name: Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
Distance Km: approximately 20 kilometers (12 miles)
Travel Time Minutes: about 45 to 90 minutes depending on traffic conditions and time of day

Cost
IDR 225,000
Notes
In 2026, standard rates range from IDR 225,000 to IDR 350,000. Booking a private transfer with advance guarantee ensures the lowest fixed rate with no surge pricing
Cost
IDR 300,000
Notes
You pay a fixed fee at the desk and are assigned a driver. Often more expensive (IDR 300k–400k) and requires queuing
Cost
IDR 300,000
Notes
Grab and Gojek are legal at Bali Airport with a designated pickup lounge. However, during busy hours prices can surge significantly and wait times can be long

Ubud: From Ubud, around 1 to 1.5 hours is typical
Nusa Dua: Nusa Dua is around 25km or a 1hr15 drive from Canggu. It's a little quicker by taking the Mandara Toll Road, but you have to pay a small extra fee
Nusa Penida: To get from Canggu to Penida, you first need to drive to Sanur Harbour, which takes around an hour. For day trips, catch a 7:30am ferry to get there and a 5pm return

Taxis: Stick with Bluebird whenever possible. Bluebird is Bali's most trusted taxi company and uses a meter, meaning you won't need to negotiate fares before the journey starts
Ride Apps: Grab and Gojek operate throughout most of Bali and can take you directly to Canggu. They're often one of the cheapest and most convenient ways to travel if you're not carrying a lot of luggage
Public Buses: Bali's local bus network is extremely cheap and air-conditioned, but there are currently no direct routes to most parts of Canggu. You'll usually need multiple buses and some walking to complete the journey

Water Taxi: There is a direct ferry departing from Nelayan Beach and arriving at Pantai Kedonganan. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min
Ferry To Nusa Islands: To get from Canggu to Nusa Penida, you first need to drive to Sanur Harbour, which takes around an hour. Ferries run regularly throughout the day and can be booked online

AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026

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Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.