One of the first questions Australians ask before moving to Sanur is how they will get around without a car. The honest answer is that Sanur is one of the easiest parts of Bali to live in without one. The terrain is flat, the beachfront path is car-free, and there are four separate options that cost very little.
Walking
Sanur's beachfront path runs for more than seven kilometres and is closed to cars. It is flat, shaded in stretches, and busy with walkers and cyclists from sunrise. From Padang Galak at the northern end, the path continues for a further six kilometres south. This is free, and for a lot of residents it is the main way they move around.
Bike hire
Bikes rent along the beachfront for around IDR 25,000 per hour, or IDR 50,000 for a full day — roughly A$2 to A$4. Payment is mostly cash.
The electric shuttle
The Desa Adat Intaran electric shuttle loops around the Sanur area from 7am to 11pm on the Segara Ayu–Mertasari corridor, roughly every 15 minutes. A trip is IDR 5,000 on an e-money card, or IDR 2,000 for residents using the village shuttle card. Cash is not accepted — you tap a card on board.
Trans Metro Dewata
The Trans Metro Dewata bus network reaches beyond Sanur into Denpasar, Badung, Gianyar and Tabanan. Fares are IDR 4,400 per trip — under A$0.50 — and the service is cashless, taking e-money or QR payment.
The airport is on the network but not directly from Sanur. You take the Sanur corridor to Terminal Ubung and change to the airport corridor, which makes it two fares: IDR 8,800, and about an hour and a half. For a flight with luggage, most people still call a Grab.
Gojek and Grab
For point-to-point trips on demand, the two ride-hailing apps operate throughout Sanur. Fares vary by trip, and both apps accept card or cash.
What this means day to day
| Option | Where it goes | Price | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Beachfront path, car-free | Free | — |
| Bike rental | Along the beachfront | IDR 25,000/hr or 50,000/day | Mostly cash |
| Electric shuttle | Around Sanur, 7am–11pm | IDR 5,000/trip (IDR 2,000 resident card) | Tap card on board |
| Trans Metro Dewata | Denpasar, Badung, Gianyar, Tabanan; airport via Ubung | IDR 4,400/trip (IDR 8,800 to the airport) | Cashless |
| Gojek / Grab | Point to point, on demand | Varies | Card or cash |
Between them, these cover most of what a week looks like: the beach path in the morning, a shuttle or ride-hail for groceries and appointments, and the bus when you need to get to Denpasar. It is one of the reasons Sanur suits retirees particularly well — the flat terrain and low traffic mean you are not dependent on driving a scooter to have a full life here.
Yaran's Sanur Breeze Villas sit at Padang Galak, a 300-metre walk from the beach and directly onto the path.