Are there 24/7 buses?

Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.

Is it safe to take taxis overnight?

Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.

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Ngurah Rai International Airport

Denpasar / Bali, Indonesia

Drop-off

Kuta Beach / Beachwalk Mall area

Pin before customs

Fastest

Trans Metro Dewata K02 (Teman Bus)

bus · 15-60m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: Trans Metro Dewata K02 (Teman Bus)
Headway: 15-60
Backup: Kura-Kura Bus – Airport to Beachwalk · 180-240m

Note

Public city bus from I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport towards Kuta and Denpasar, terminating at Ubung Terminal; stops at multiple points in Kuta including areas with easy access to Beachwalk Mall and central Kuta. Operates roughly 04:30–21:23 with low flat fare paid by QR code or contactless transport card, but intervals can be irregular so waiting times may vary.

Late arrivals

Denpasar / Bali: Night-Owl Operations

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Lines that keep running

Brief

This is the overnight lifeline when the metro or flagship express shuts down.

Service: Official Airport Taxi (Ngurah Rai Airport Taxi Cooperative)
Mode: taxi
Freq: on-demandm
Note: Metered and fixed-fare taxis queue at official taxi counters outside arrivals and provide direct 24/7 service to Kuta Beach and Beachwalk Mall area. Fares are regulated at the airport counter and journeys typically take 20–30 minutes depending on traffic.

Backup when rail sleeps

Brief

If even this pauses, default to the licensed taxi rank or approved ride-hailing pickup outside arrivals.

Service: Kura-Kura Bus – Airport to Beachwalk
Mode: bus
Freq: 180-240m
Note: Private shuttle bus from Ngurah Rai Airport to Beachwalk Mall in central Kuta, a short walk from Kuta Beach and many hotels. Runs approximately twice daily and is useful for budget travelers whose arrival times match the limited schedule.

Ticketing tips

Brief

Load balance onto the local transit card before midnight because some kiosks shut or stop accepting bills after hours.

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FAQs

01Are there 24/7 buses?: Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.
02Is it safe to take taxis overnight?: Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.