After years of discussions about better public transport, Bali’s proposed airport-to-Canggu electric tram is finally moving into the next stage. In this article, we look at the latest plans, when the tram could arrive, and what it could mean for Bali’s tourism and future development.
From Airport to Canggu
On September 1, 2026, the Bali Provincial Government, Badung Regency and PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) signed an agreement to develop a battery-powered electric tram connecting Ngurah Rai International Airport with Canggu.
The proposed route would cover around 12 kilometres, with a planned journey time of approximately 30 minutes. Trams are expected to run every 10 minutes, with a potential capacity of up to 60,000 passengers per day.
When Will It Be Built?
The current timeline targets groundbreaking in March 2027.
If everything stays on schedule, the first section could begin operating in 2028, with the full route to Canggu targeted for 2029.
That means the tram is still several years away from becoming part of everyday life in Bali, but the project has now moved beyond simply being an idea.
Why Does It Matter?
The airport-Canggu corridor is one of Bali’s busiest. The government estimates around 150,000 people and 80,000 vehicles move through the area each day.
The tram is therefore being planned not only as a way to move tourists, but also to reduce dependence on cars and improve connections between major residential and tourism areas.
And that could have wider effects.
Better public transport can make certain areas easier to access, influence where visitors choose to stay and potentially change how businesses and property markets develop around the route.
A New Chapter for Bali’s Transport Network
The project is also part of a wider push to develop more integrated and sustainable public transport across Bali. The government says the tram will need to take into account local communities, tourism businesses, the environment and Bali’s cultural character as planning moves forward.
For now, the biggest question is not whether Bali needs better transport. It is how much this new connection could change the way people experience and develop South Bali.
With construction targeted for 2027, the next few years could be an important period for the airport-to-Canggu corridor.
As Bali’s infrastructure continues to evolve, so does the map of where people want to live, stay and invest.
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