There are few options for you to make it to Amed and Bali Diversity, your choice will depend on the time and the budget you have available.
From the South of Bali
The cheapest options
PERAMA BUS
It is an Indonesian owned company who has been running for over 20 years and connect most of the touristic sites of Bali for a reasonable price via shuttle buses. You can depart from Kuta, Seminyak, Sanur, Denpasar, Ubud, Menjangan to go towards Amed. You need to present yourself in one of the numerous PERAMA offices or PERAMA pick up points. In some area, PERAMA may be able to pick you up at your hotel for a small extra fee. You can contact us, we can book for you your PERAMA Bus tickets and let you know where is the closest office/pick up point from your hotel.
Departure: everyday 7am
Travel time: 2h30 to 3h
Price: 175.000 IDR per person
SHUTTLE BUS
If the PERAMA schedule is too early for you, Kuta/Seminyak/Sanur area abounds with travel agent boots that will offer shuttle bus services to various destinations around Bali. Prices may vary according to locations and companies so shop around for a rate and departure time that works for you. Those shuttle bus services usually rely on a minimum amount of passengers (2min for Amed) so you might be limited if you are travelling alone. They will normally pick you up at your hotel so need to worry about getting to the main office but picking up other passengers may extend a bit your travel time.
Departure: depends on the company
Travel time: 3h to 3h30
Price: 185.000 IDR to 250.000 IDR per person (Kuta/Seminyak area)
The easiest options
PRIVATE CAR
Private car services aren’t that expensive to get around Bali so if you are travelling in small groups you might want to consider them as they might become cheaper if you share cost and will pick you up and drop you wherever you want. Private cars can be organized through the reception of most hotels, via travel agent boots in the street or you can also contact us, we have drivers that are available for our customers. Pick-ups are possible from the airport contact us if you wish we organize one for you.
Departure: whenever you want
Travel time: 2h30 to 3h
Price: 500.000 IDR per car
TAXI
You can also get a taxi from the airport or any other places in Bali. Be aware that would be the most expensive option as the taxi driver will charge you for the return trip as well. Prices will vary from taxi companies and time of the day.
Departure: whenever you want
Travel time: 2h30 to 3h
Price: 800.000 IDR per car minimum
The adventurous option
RENT A MOTORBIKE OR A CAR
You have also the option of renting your own transport for the time of your holidays. Numerous travellers rent motorbikes and go all around Bali that way. It is the cheapest way of travelling but maybe not the safest…Depending on companies you may be able to rent your vehicle from one place and drop it somewhere else, most places will ask you to return the vehicle where you got it. Getting to Amed by road is pretty easy, you can just follow the East coast road towards the North.
Few Tips:
- Remember we drive on the left in Indonesia and traffic may be intense!
- International driving licence are usually required. Get one for free from your government before you go on holidays and keep your national driving licence as well. It will allow you to avoid the fines from the local police.
- Road signs for direction are sometimes seldom but locals will be happy to help you if you get lost or get one of the cheap local SIM card for internet and use GPS!
From the Gilis & Lombok
FAST BOATS TO AMED
We have a few speed boats companies that will bring you from the Gilis to Amed or the other way around. Amed to Lombok is the cheapest, the shortest and also the calmest in terms of sea conditions so this route is becoming more and more popular. It will take you only about 45min according to the weather to make the trip! Most of the companies can drop you to either in Trawangan, Meno, Gili Air or the local harbour on Lombok just let them know where to drop you and don’t miss your stop! Speedboats leave everyday (except on Nyepi!) between 8.30 and 9.30am from Amed and will return between 12.30 to 1.30pm to Amed on the same day. During the months of July and August extra scheduled boats depart by midday. The price of the trip varies according to the time of the year and is usually between 400.000Rp to 700.000Rp.
You can book your tickets through:
- Kuda Hitam: http://www.kudahitamexpress.com/
- Pacha Express: http://www.pacha-express.com/
- Sea Express: http://www.gili-sea-express.com/
