Rice terraces, temples & clifftop beaches
This is leg 2 of 2, the final leg.
Travel leg · Bali Island Loop
Nusa Penida to Uluwatu
Nusa Penida and Uluwatu sit about 52 km (32 mi) apart in a straight line, with Uluwatu to the west. It is leg 2 of 2 on our Bali Island Loop itinerary, a 9-day trip. This one most likely involves a water crossing, so check ferry schedules early.
- Straight-line distance
- 52 km · 32 mi
- Est. road distance
- Water crossing likely
- Est. drive time
- Not estimated
- Direction
- Heading west
- Curated routes
- 1 itinerary
This leg most likely crosses water, so we don’t estimate road distance or drive time. Check ferry or flight schedules for the actual crossing.
Ways to get there
We don't have live routing data, so the figures below are labelled estimates built from the straight-line distance. Use them to plan the day, then confirm in a maps app.
By ferry
Nusa Penida most likely needs a water crossing from here, so start with ferry schedules. Sailings can vary by season.
Private drivers and ride-hailing are the usual way to move between Ubud and the south, and traffic can be slow. Fast boats run to Nusa Penida from the east coast. On the island, scooters are common, but a driver is easier for groups.
Worth stopping for
Picks from our curated guides at both ends.
When you arrive in Uluwatu
Give Uluwatu two days: beaches and surf breaks by day, the cliff temple and Kecak at dusk, and Jimbaran seafood one night.
Uluwatu Temple
11th-century sea temple on a 70-meter cliff with resident monkeys.
Kecak Fire Dance at Uluwatu
Ramayana dance performed by chanting chorus at the cliff amphitheater at sunset.
Padang Padang Beach
Small cove through a rock crevice with a famous reef break.
Single Fin
Clifftop bar above Uluwatu's surf breaks.
El Kabron
Spanish cliff restaurant with tapas and paella over the ocean.
Bingin Beach
Cliffside beach with warungs and surf breaks.
Before you leave Nusa Penida
Stay at least one night: the west coast viewpoints take a full day, with a snorkel trip the next morning.
On this curated route
Where Nusa Penida → Uluwatu sits in the full itinerary. Highlighted stops are this leg.
Going the other way? Uluwatu to Nusa Penida is the same 52 km in a straight line, heading east. Reverse directions in Google Maps ↗
Weather at each end
The biggest gap comes in February, when Uluwatu averages highs 2°C warmer than Nusa Penida. Over a year, Nusa Penida gets about 170 mm more rain.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nusa Penida high | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 26° |
| Uluwatu high | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 28° |
| Nusa Penida rain | 318 | 251 | 206 | 123 | 82 | 46 | 33 | 16 | 42 | 62 | 159 | 296 |
| Uluwatu rain | 296 | 230 | 190 | 120 | 74 | 47 | 36 | 20 | 31 | 53 | 118 | 254 |
Temperatures in °C, rain in mm per month. Long-term monthly averages from NASA POWER satellite climatology — a guide to typical conditions, not a forecast. Month headings link to Uluwatu month guides.
Nusa Penida to Uluwatu: questions travelers ask
How far is Nusa Penida from Uluwatu?
Nusa Penida is about 52 km (32 mi) from Uluwatu in a straight line, with Uluwatu to the west. The trip most likely involves a water crossing, so the distance you actually travel depends on the ferry or flight route.
How long does it take to drive from Nusa Penida to Uluwatu?
We don't estimate a drive time for this one: it most likely crosses water, so check ferry schedules before you plan the day.
Which itineraries include the trip from Nusa Penida to Uluwatu?
Our Bali Island Loop itinerary includes this leg. Bali Island Loop runs about 9 days across 3 stops, best in Apr – Oct.
Getting to Nusa Penida
- Ubud to Nusa Penida 40 km
Guides for both ends
- Nusa Penida travel guide
- Nusa Penida weather best time to visit
- Uluwatu travel guide
- Uluwatu weather best time to visit
Uluwatu by month
Plan Nusa Penida → Uluwatu with your crew
Add this leg to a shared itinerary, poll the group on where to stop, split fuel and tickets, and keep everyone's packing list in one place in TripsCircle.