Rice terraces, temples & clifftop beaches
This is leg 1 of 2, the opening leg.
Travel leg · Bali Island Loop
Ubud to Nusa Penida
Ubud and Nusa Penida sit about 40 km (25 mi) apart in a straight line, with Nusa Penida to the south-east. It is leg 1 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
- 40 km · 25 mi
- Est. road distance
- Water crossing likely
- Est. drive time
- Not estimated
- Direction
- Heading south-east
- 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 Nusa Penida
Stay at least one night: the west coast viewpoints take a full day, with a snorkel trip the next morning.
Kelingking Beach
T-Rex-shaped headland over turquoise water with a steep trail to the beach.
Manta Point
Snorkel or dive site off the south coast where manta rays feed.
Goa Giri Putri
Hindu temple inside a cave reached through a narrow opening.
Penida Colada
Beachfront cafe-bar on the north coast with seafood and cocktails.
Secret Penida Beach Club
North-coast beach club with pool and sea views.
Broken Beach (Pasih Uug)
Collapsed sea cave forming a circular natural arch.
Before you leave Ubud
Plan two to three days: rice terraces and temples early, Ubud town and its art in the afternoon, dance at night.
On this curated route
Where Ubud → Nusa Penida sits in the full itinerary. Highlighted stops are this leg.
Going the other way? Nusa Penida to Ubud is the same 40 km in a straight line, heading north-west. Reverse directions in Google Maps ↗
Ubud to Nusa Penida: questions travelers ask
How far is Ubud from Nusa Penida?
Ubud is about 40 km (25 mi) from Nusa Penida in a straight line, with Nusa Penida to the south-east. 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 Ubud to Nusa Penida?
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 Ubud to Nusa Penida?
Our Bali Island Loop itinerary includes this leg. Bali Island Loop runs about 9 days across 3 stops, best in Apr – Oct.
Onward from Nusa Penida
- Nusa Penida to Uluwatu 52 km
Guides for both ends
- Ubud travel guide
- Ubud weather best time to visit
- Nusa Penida travel guide
- Nusa Penida weather best time to visit
Nusa Penida by month
Plan Ubud → Nusa Penida 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.