The Bali Light Rail Transit (LRT), also referred to as the Bali Urban Subway, is a proposed underground transit system connecting Ngurah Rai International Airport to locations in South Bali and Ubud.
The Bali subway will be built in 4 phases:
Phase 1: Airport-Sentral Parkir Kuta-Seminyak-Berawa-Cemagi (16 km)
Phase 2: Airport-Jimbaran-Unud-Nusa Dua (13.5 km)
Phase 3: Kuta Sentral Parkir-Sesetan-Renon-Sanur (undergoing feasibility study)
Phase 4: Renon-Sukawati-Ubud (undergoing feasibility study)
Bali Subway System Map.
The project was launched on the 4th of September 2024 with a cultural ceremony to mark the laying of the first stone of the subway project. The ceremony was held at Sentral Parkir Kuta, Badung Regency, where the Sentral Parkir will be.
The Airport-Kuta and Airport-Jimbaran-Unud-Nusa Dua phases are targeted for completion in early 2028, and all phases one and two will be completed in 2031. The total investment value of the first 2 phases is USD 10.8 billion while the total cost for the 4 phases of work reaches USD 20 billion.
Indotek is the lead contractor for the subway project, in partnership with China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) and Bali-based Sinar Bali Bina Karya.
In addition to the LRT, a tramway has been proposed that would connect to the LRT at Kuta and run along the beach. Information abou tthe tram project can be found on the Bali Tram page.
Bali LRT phases
Proposed alignment from the airport to Central Parking.
| Phase | Route | Distance (km) | Line Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1A | Airport Ngurah Rai – Sentral Parkir Kuta | 4.28 | • Pasar Seni Kuta (Station) • Sentral Parkir (Transit hub –TOD Area) • Tunnel |
| 1B | Sentral Parkir Kuta – Seminyak | 4.06 | • Lapangan Banteng (Station) • At-Grade |
| 2 | Seminyak – Canggu – Cemagi/Depo | 6.60 | • Lapangan Tibubeneng (Station) • Canggu ( 3.5 ha land owned by government of Bali ) • Tunnel |
| 3 | Canggu - Mengwi | 11.7 | • Dalung Permai (Station) • Puspem-Abianbase (Station) • Kapal-RS (Station) • Terminal Mengwi (Transit hub –TOD Area) • At-Grade |
Bali LRT maps
Route map of the Bali LRT Phases 1A and 1B shown on satellite view.
[Construction of Phases 1A and 1B (view full size).]
Route map of the Bali LRT from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Canggu. The map also shows some BRT routes.
[Bali LRT from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Canggu (view full size).]
Here is a Google Map showing the approximate route of the LRT for Phase 1. This is a guide to give an overview. These are not official locations to use for real estate planning. The map also includes the Bali Beach Tram, though it’s not known how it will interchange with the LRT.
[Map of Bali Rail Transit.]
Links and resources
Preliminary Feasibility Study on Ngurah Rai Airport Satellite Terminal and LRT in Bali by Korea National Railway.
New satellite terminal for Ngurah Rai Airport and light rail transit system to link the satellite terminal and the airport.
– Length: underground 5.3 km, elevated 2.98 km, at grade 820 m
– Stations: total 7 (underground 4, elevated 2, at grade 1)
Read more about Bali railways on the Bali Railways Masterplan page.
News Archive
2024
Indonesia’s US$20 billion Bali LRT raises eyebrows over heavy China reliance – [12/09/24]
“A US$20 billion underground light rail project in Bali promises to be a boost for its tourism, but analysts say Indonesia’s reliance on Chinese contractors and the resort island’s cultural and spatial regulations could pose significant hurdles.”
S. Korean, domestic investors to join Bali LRT project – [11/09/24]
“Bali’s first light rail transit (LRT) system will involve investors from South Korea and Indonesia, Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi said on Monday in Jakarta.”
Bali’s $20 billion subway project: Indotek and China Railway lead Phase One – [06/09/24]
“Sarana Bali Dwipa Jaya (SBDJ), representing the Bali Provincial Government, has appointed digital solutions company Indotek as the lead contractor for the Bali Urban Subway project, with China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) and Bali-based Sinar Bali Bina Karya as key partners. CRCC, known for its role in the Whoosh high-speed rail project, will collaborate on this venture.”
[Sarana Bali Dwipa Jaya (SBDJ) has appointed Bumi Indah Prima (BIP) as the Qualified Partner and Lead Consortium of Investors for the Bali Urban Rail and Associated Facilities project, on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024 (Photo: Bali Provincial Government)]
China Railway to take part in Bali LRT construction – [05/09/24]
“China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC), wholly owned by China Railway and known for its involvement in the Whoosh Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway (HSR), is set to participate in building Bali’s first light rail transit (LRT) system.”
Bali’s long-awaited mass transit project takes off – [05/09/24]
“The Bali Urban Subway project is currently in its initial phase, with construction focused on the station and a 300×50 meter office at Kuta Central Parking.
Ten tunnel boring machines (TBM) will be deployed in April 2025 to undertake the underground work, which will take place 30 meters below ground level.”
Underground subway project in Bali officially begins with laying of first stone – [05/09/24]
“On Wednesday, the 4th of September, the provincial government of Bali held a cultural ceremony called ngeruwak to mark the laying of the first stone in the construction of the province’s subway project at Sentral Parkir Kuta, Badung Regency.”
[Underground Subway Project in Bali Officially Begins with Laying of First Stone. Image Source: RRI.]
Bali authorities want to build a train line by 2027. Can it fix the island’s traffic? – [04/09/24]
Bali Underground LRT Plan Still On: Luhut – [30/08/24]
“Senior minister Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan recently revealed that Bali still planned on constructing an underground light rail transit — popularly abbreviated as LRT — to ease traffic congestion.”
Tourism Minister Sandiaga Uno gives update on the Bali LRT project – [30/07/24]
Bali Subway development enters the stage of appointing strategic partners and investor consortium leaders – [25/07/24]
Update from Bali provincial government.
Bali Plans $20 Billion Railway Project to Ease Road Congestion – [24/07/24]
“Developers, led by PT Sarana Bali Dwipa Jaya, will start work on the project, called Bali Subway, in September, according to a government statement on Thursday.
The initial two stages of development will cost $10.8 billion and will be completed by 2031, it said. The total cost will eventually rise to $20 billion.”
Bali picks investor for US$20 billion Bali Subway project – [24/07/24]
Bali hopeful new metro system will be operating by 2028 – [18/07/24]
Bali governor pushes for Airport-Canggu subway which attracts Chinese, European investors – [11/06/24]
“Bali’s Acting Governor, Sang Made Mahendra Jaya, aims to commence construction of the Bali Urban Rail, a subway project intended to support tourism and reduce congestion, this year.”
Early phase of Bali LRT project to cost US$876m, ministry says – [09/06/24]
“Railway Traffic and Transportation Director Arif Anwar said Phase 1A would involve constructing a 6.04-kilometer track from I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar to Jl. Sunset Road in Kuta, Badung regency, as well as five stations.”
Bali plans underground railroad: government seeks investors – [03/06/24]
Global investors show strong interest in Bali urban rail development project – [31/05/24]
“SBDJ President Director Ari Ashkara informed that, so far, eight global investors have expressed interest in the Bali Urban Rail development project.”
Minister assures of accelerated licensing for Bali Urban Rail project – [30/05/24]
“Minister of Investment/head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Bahlil Lahadalia has expressed his ministry’s readiness to support and expedite the licensing process for the Bali Urban Rail project to increase national tourism income.”
Bali’s tourist train line aiming to offer rides every 15-minutes – [22/02/24]
Bali rail system to break ground Sept 2024 – [13/02/24]
“Indonesia’s Minister of Transportation, Budi Karya Sumadi, has announced that the targeted groundbreaking for the commencement of construction of Bali’s Light Rail Transit (LRT) is set for September 2024.”
Bali LRT First Phase Execution Starting in September 2024, Connecting Ngurah Rai Airport to Kuta – [06/02/24]
The groundbreaking stage of the Bali LRT project is scheduled to commence in September 2024. The Indonesian Minister of Transportation, Budi Karya Sumadi.”
UAE’s Etihad Rail explores investing in Bali’s railway project – [01/02/24]
Indonesia, S. Korea to finish Bali LRT feasibility study in April – [11/01/24]
Transportation Minister discusses Bali LRT financing with South Korea – [10/01/24]
“We will focus on starting the Phase 1 construction of the Bali LRT, namely from Ngurah Rai Airport to Central Park,”
2023
Transportation ministry talks of LRT Bali project with South Korea – [20/12/23]
Minister of Transportation pins hope on Bali LRT to solve island’s traffic woes – [19/12/23]
A light rail for Bali? Island trains thoughts on tackling congestion – [29/10/23]
“…a light rail line connecting the airport with the tourist hubs of Kuta and Seminyak and extending onwards to Canggu and, finally, north to Mengwi, from where it would be a closer drive to the rice paddies and wellness retreats of Ubud.”
Korean consortium to study Bali metro plan – [27/10/23]
“The KNR-backed consortium of national operator Korail, KRT Co Ltd, Saman Co Ltd, and Dongmyeong Co. Ltd has been awarded a 16bn won contract, funded by South Korea’s Eximbank, to carry out a feasibility study for the Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport – Central Parkir section of Bali’s planned light metro. The study is due for completion by the end of August 2024.”
Bali should use domestic loan in building LRT: Bappenas – [04/10/23]
Indonesia plans Bali light rail to ease congestion from airport – [29/09/23]
“Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Pandjaitan said on Thursday (Sep 28) the light rail transit (LRT) system would be built underground and connect the island’s international airport to popular tourist areas Canggu and Seminyak.”
Government plans to start Bali LRT groundbreaking in early 2024 – [27/09/23]
“The plan is to open the LRT route from the airport to Seminyak and will continue to Canggu for possible, for around 20 kilometers. We are planning to charge a ticket price of around US$1 to US$2 for each airplane passenger, whether they use the LRT or not. Therefore, the public financing can support the LRT operation,”
Government plans to start Bali LRT groundbreaking in early 2024 – [27/09/23]
Govt Talks of Developing Underground LRT in Bali – [26/09/23]
Bali LRT Development Plan: from Route to Collaboration with DKI Jakarta Government – [26/09/23]
Bali to build LRT by learning from Jakarta, Wayan Koster says – [10/07/23]
Bali’s IDR10 trillion LRT project on track, will link airport with Kuta – [17/05/23]
Plans for Bali airport railway line still full steam ahead – [16/05/23]
Bali government to develop LRT from airport to tourist areas – [11/05/23]
2022
Minister Of PPN and Governor of Bali discuss LRT development acceleration – [01/11/22]
“We agree with this LRT model with underground lines or tunnels for routes where there really are no more options, such as BRT or trams.”
Bali plans electric train connecting Ngurah Rai Airport to Seminyak – [07/09/22]
Bali’s first electric train to serve airport-Seminyak line: official – [06/09/22]
“There is another route that is still being studied, which travels from the airport to Denpasar city, Renon, Sanur, and Benoa, via Central Parkir (parking area), and then back to the airport.”
2021
Governor Koster and Deputy Minister of South Korea discuss railway project plans in Bali – [16/11/21]
Bali expects to begin electric train construction by 2023 – [27/10/21]
“Despite needing massive investments, Samsi admitted that several potential investors were interested in supporting this project. “We have several potential investors but we haven’t determined the best type of railway and technology for this train, as the amount of investments needed depends on what technology we will use. The technology could be underground, directly on the ground like regular railways, or perhaps above the road. But so far, the regular railway system appears to be our cheapest option.” Samsi concluded.”
Indonesia, South Korea explore cooperation in transport infrastructure – [14/06/21]
“Indonesian Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi met with the South Korean Ambassador to Indonesia, Tae Sung Park, on Monday to discuss cooperation in the construction of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) infrastructure in Bali.”
SWF will finance the construction of LRT and MRT in 5 cities in Indonesia – [05/03/21]
“Minister of Transportation Budi Karya Sumadi is preparing plans to build mass rapid transit (MRT) and light rail transit (LRT) in five cities in Indonesia, namely Bali, Bandung, Surabaya, Medan and Makassar.”
2020
Stuck in Bali traffic? Airport to get LRT access to reduce congestion – [22/01/20]
“The LRT will span 4.78 kilometers with four stations between a would-be satellite terminal in Kuta, Bali’s tourist epicenter, and the airport, Nindya Karya acting president director Haedar A. Karim, said.”
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