Badung Plans Kuta–Canggu Tram Line

Badung Regency and PT KAI are preparing a proposal for a Kuta–Canggu tram line to be integrated into new road infrastructure in South Bali.

For real estate, this signals future accessibility for the most liquid areas—Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, and Canggu. If delivered, travel times for tourists and staff could become more predictable, helping properties along the route sustain rental demand. The plan outlines a road up to 24 meters wide, a dedicated rail corridor, and a park-and-ride at Kuta Central Parking to relieve coastal roads and reduce parking chaos. However, authorities have not disclosed funding, construction timelines, or projected returns; the source also notes the project is still far from launch. The key investor risk is paying early for an infrastructure premium that may take time to materialize.

If you’re considering South Bali, treat this as a potential upside for the location, but don’t price it into today’s purchase as a guaranteed factor.