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How to get fromBali to Gunung Ijenby bus, taxi, car, car ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Bali to Gunung Ijen by bus, taxi, car, car ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sanur to Banyuwangibus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Banyuwangi to Gunung Ijentaxi taxi
    5h 18m
    Rp 697,469–829,644

  2. Bus, car ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Ubung to Terminal Gilimanukbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Gilimanuk to Ketapangcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Ketapang to Kalibarutrain train
    7h 51m
    Rp 188,991–731,853

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Denpasar to Gilimanukcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Gilimanuk to Ketapangcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Ketapang to Gunung Ijencar car
    3h 55m
    Rp 381,607–799,821

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Map of how to get from Bali to Gunung Ijen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 210.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Bali, Indonesia and Gunung Ijen, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Bali to Gunung Ijen. However, you can take the taxi to Sanur, take the bus to Banyuwangi, then take the taxi to Gunung Ijen. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Denpasar to Gunung Ijen via Gilimanuk and Ketapang in around 3h 55m.

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