How to get to Tirta Empul
Pura Tirta Empul stands on Jalan Tirta in Manukaya village, Tampaksiring, in Gianyar Regency. Most visitors arrive by road with a driver, a tour or a rented scooter. Plan your journey with a driver, tour or scooter. If you want to use public transport, check the current connection and the final leg to the temple beforehand.
The route is easiest to plan from your starting point. Pick the section below that matches yours, and check the opening hours before you set out. If you need a base near the temple, see where to stay.
Our take: a tour with pickup and driver-guide
Pickup, a driver-guide and parking are included, so you do not have to organise your own transport to the temple. Entrances are paid on site.
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Trips with driver and pickup
A driver-guide trip with swing, rice terraces, temple and waterfalls. Pickup and parking are included, entrance fees are paid on site.
Taxi and transfer from Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS)
The airport is I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, code DPS.
The road to Tampaksiring is about 52 km and takes roughly 1.5 hours without traffic, more at busy times. Agree the transfer price before getting in and check whether waiting time and the return journey are included. A private transfer is the simplest way to reach the temple on arrival day, particularly if you land tired or carry luggage.
Book your transfer from Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS) to Tampaksiring in advance on Kiwitaxi.
Where travellers stay in Bali
Car with driver
Hiring a car with a driver is the most common way to visit. As a rough guide, the range is about 550,000 to 2,000,000 IDR, depending on the vehicle. It is not a fixed tariff and it does not say how many hours are covered, so confirm the length of the day with the driver. Taxis and app cars are available in the area, but for the way back from the temple they can be scarce. Settle the return trip beforehand.
Scooter and parking
A scooter costs roughly 50,000 to 70,000 IDR per day as a rough guide, with a helmet. You need a valid licence that covers riding in Indonesia and a helmet is compulsory, so check the rules for your own licence first. The temple has a parking area for scooters, cars and buses. Parking costs a few thousand rupiah, roughly 2,000 to 5,000 IDR for a scooter and 5,000 to 10,000 IDR for a car, paid when you leave.
On arrival the routine is simple: park, put on your sarong and walk to the entrance. Do not leave valuables on the scooter. Add the time for parking and dressing to your travel time so you do not reach the gate close to closing.
Public transport
Plan your journey with a driver, tour or scooter. If you want to use public transport, check the current connection and the final leg to the temple beforehand. A driver and guide for the temple and the Ubud area are compared on the Tirta Empul private tour page.
From Kuta and the south coast
Visitors staying on the south coast usually go by car with a driver and plan a full day. For the airport side and the beach towns, the Kuta Beach getting there guide covers the start of the journey.
From Ubud
Ubud is about 30 to 40 minutes away, longer from places outside the centre. Many trips combine the temple with the Monkey Forest or Tegallalang. See Ubud tours for combinations.
How to get to Tirta Empul: frequently asked questions
How far is Tirta Empul from the airport?
About 52 km from Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS), roughly 1.5 hours by road without traffic.
How long does it take from Ubud?
About 30 to 40 minutes by road from central Ubud.
Is there a bus to the temple?
Plan your journey with a driver, tour or scooter. If you want to use public transport, check the current connection and the final leg to the temple beforehand.
What does a car with driver cost?
Roughly 550,000 to 2,000,000 IDR depending on the vehicle, as a rough guide. Confirm what the day includes.
Can I ride a scooter there?
Yes, with a valid licence for Indonesia and a helmet. Parking is a few thousand rupiah.
Will I find a taxi back from the temple?
Taxis and app cars can be scarce there, so arrange your return before you go.