How to Catch the Bus from Sanur to Ubud for Under $1
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
- Discover how to navigate Bali like a local by catching the bus from Sanur to Ubud for less than a dollar. In this video, I break down the entire process step-by-step, from where to find the bus stops to how to pay and what to expect during the ride. You’ll learn about the different apps to use to track the bus schedules, find out how long the trip takes and get tips on making your journey as smooth as possible. The bus ride from Sanur to Ubud is an affordable, scenic, and convenient way to explore Bali and this guide will show you just how easy it really is.
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Hi Adam, I'm in Sanur trying to find somewhere to buy an e money card to catch the bus tomorrow. Do you have any suggestions, I tried indomaret and alfamart and they say sold out. I'm at the Icon mall, was there a bank here to try? I also have the gopay app downloaded and could top up at alfamart but I really have no idea what I'm doing 😂
Further to this, I purchased a BNI tapcash card which has a bus icon on it. If I now top this up at Indo or Alfa, do you think I can use it?
Yes. The BNI card is one of the supported cards for the bus. You should already have some credit on it when you buy it, but I’m not 100% on that. You could just try and top up a snack amount at Indomaret and that will guarantee you have enough on there. Let me know how you go on the bus!
@@SanurDiaries it was 30k with no credit, we topped up 20k at alfamart. For anyone else reading this, the BNI bank is on the left outside the Icon mall and they had no small change for 100k. The guard did go change $ since I didn't have it but easier to take correct amount with you.
Later add to say thanks again for the video, we caught the bus from Sanur and transferred easily to the Ubud bus to stop near our new accommodation. Two other tourists were also on the bus.
That is fantastic to hear! I think once you’ve caught it once, it becomes much easier in the future. Glad it worked out for you. Hopefully we can get more people riding the bus in the future.
Another fabulous service you've shown us - which most wouldn't even know about. Thanks Adam! 🙏
Happy to help! I think there are plenty of people who would love to nick up to Ubud on a day trip on the bus. A car and driver is fine, but I think the flexibility of the bus is really nice to have. A lot more walking involved though...
Lots of information and very educational. Cheers Adam. Fan from Perth. 👍
Thanks! Hopefully I can continue to keep things interesting!
This was a great little video. I am going to try the bus next time we are in Bali.
Yeah it’s fantastic. You can definitely get the emoney cards from BNI bank in the icon mall
Thanks Adam. I never knew the bus went that far. Big windows on a bus would make it easier to enjoy the scenery too. 🚌👀 Sometimes the journey itself is as enjoyable as the destination.
That’s what I reckon. As long as it’s comfortable which these buses are with their air conditioning.
Great Video. The more people use the bus, the better the traffic will get.
Absolutely!
Thank you so much 🤗
My pleasure!
You are good boy
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Over the last two visits I have tried every alfamart, indromart banks and every where between Nusa Dua and Sanur and I just could not find an E money card.
However I am back soon so I will start my quest again😊
Yeah it can be difficult. I reckon you would have luck at the BCA.
Hi there, I love your videos and am exploring Sanur today by myself, if your around town for a catch up let me know, would love to meet you and your wife 😊
Hey thanks for that, but we’re out of town at the moment!
Hey Adam, love your videos, very informative. Would it be possible for you to do a review of The Pavilions in Sanur? We are coming over next year.
Sure, I'll add it to my (long) list of places to check out.
Thanks@@SanurDiaries
Hi i,m abidi from Sumatra Indonesia nice to meet you where are you from ? I see your content like in bali
Hi Abidi. I’m from Australia. Hope to see you in Bali one day.
@@SanurDiaries oke if i come to bali we can meet together ,if i visit bali i text you by message
Hey Adam, can you buy one card and tap twice for 2 people I gather not?
Also on route I gather you can get off at any stop have a look around and continue on say in an hours time, obvious questions but they do things a bit different in Bali.
Great vid by the way 👍👌
Each person needs their own card. If paying by QR, you can use one phone to pay multiple times.
You can definitely get off and then get back on again at any time. You will have to tap your card again, but it should be free if under 90 minutes. It's a very good service with a few niggles. If it was used more, I'm sure the authorities would make it even better.
@@SanurDiaries Seems a good day trip to me 👍
Wait for my next video... it's going to be a rundown on what to do on a daytrip to Ubud. 😎
Thanks for the continual education. Much Appreciated. Other then your RUclips channel, do you know the most used Facebook pages or platforms that i can ask other Aussie expats for recommendations (in Sanur) like best chiropractor, remedial massage, dentist, gyms, even personal trainers etc. I'm working FIFO coming over 2 weeks a month am trying to source or find out if there's really good health professionals options and what part of town they might be easier to find and have access to them. I think that would then determine my longer term accommodation living location. Thanks again.
I’m sorry, I’m not really on Facebook very much. I know there are some Sanur community forums which are mildly useful, but require a lot of trawling to get to the gold.
My advice for find a place to live is to stay a week in each area. As a FIFO worker, you’re going to find that airport access is the most important thing which really only leaves you Sanur, the Bukit and Seminyak (also Kuta/legian).
Let’s cut to the chase. You’re going to end up in Sanur or the Bukit. It’s the place that makes most sense for people in your position. Sanur for a more convenient beachside way of life. Bukit for more modern luxury way of life.
For me, Sanur makes the most sense.
A local who has just used the bus says you pay 4400 rp per section. Hence 8800rp sanur to ubud.?
Also you should note the card cost $3
Yeah, sorry. They’re wrong. When using the emoney card, it’s 4400 and you don’t have to pay again if you tap on within 90 minutes.
That means you can change buses or catch a return bus within 90 minutes of the original tap and get it for free.
They were probably using QR code for payment or they may not know the rules.
I am searching madly trying to work out how I can get from north to south Sanur using the bus system. Can you help?
Well it’s possible but it would only be convenient if you’re starting and ending near the bus stops or you’re happy to walk. The bus travels down the bypass road and there are a few stops along there. The other bus that goes to Sanur goes to Icon but doesn’t travel further south than that. Google maps and mitra darat should give you the specific places the buses stop.
@ Ty so much. I am wanting to come over and stay for a year or so, but working out how best to get around without a scooter. I cannot Thankyou enough for responding. Love your channel
@hellenrogers2154 no problem. Your best bet is a combination of walking and bicycle in Sanur. If you need to go further afield, it will be taxis or buses.
You looked like you were getting a kick out of saying Titi Bandar a few times 😆
Oh Steve, I would never do such a thing! How dare you! 🫢
@@SanurDiaries 🤣🤣🤣🤣
In sanur now. No minimarket on the main street has the card. Most navent even heard of it.
Big fail for this system,!!
Yeah it’s a fail for sure. They really need to fix it. The banks seems to be more likely to have them.
The occupancy of these buses is 8% on average in the first 4 years of operation according to the Minister of Transportation (Menhub). It operates 105 (!) buses with at least 315 drivers. A total FAILURE because the political will to make it a success is not here.
Why do you think that is? What should they do to make it more appealing for people to use? I think it's already quite good and it's surprising more people don't use it.