Key hubs
Sanur airport and railway station
- Airport
- Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), about a 20 to 30 minute drive depending on traffic
- Railway station
- None. Bali has no passenger railway, so travel is by road and boat
- Getting around
- Metered taxis, hotel cars and bicycles; the beachfront path is walkable for about 5 km
How to reach Sanur by air
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) is about 20 to 30 minutes from Sanur by road, traffic permitting. Wikipedia lists direct flights from Delhi (Air India and IndiGo), Bengaluru and Mumbai (IndiGo, resuming January 2027), but routes change, so confirm before booking.
How to reach Sanur by train
There is no passenger railway in Bali. Sanur has no railway station, so all travel is by road or boat.
How to reach Sanur by road
Sanur is about 10 to 15 minutes from central Denpasar, about 20 minutes from Kuta and Legian and about 30 minutes from Ubud and Seminyak, according to a travel guide. Traffic can lengthen these times.
Getting around Sanur
Use metered taxis, hotel cars or bicycles. The beachfront path runs about 5 km. Perama and Trans Metro Dewata routes serve Sanur, and fast boats leave Sanur Harbour for Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan and the Gili Islands.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Sanur
- Carry travel insurance and know the nearest major hospital; Sanglah Hospital in Denpasar is the main public hospital, and private clinics serve tourists.
- Dress modestly for temples and carry water, a hat and a light sarong.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.