How long is the Kandy City to Dambulla City private transfer?

Approximately 1h 28m for 73.3 km on the standard road route. Real travel time varies with traffic, especially near Colombo and Negombo at peak hours.

How much does the Kandy City to Dambulla City transfer cost?

Prices start at USD 46.00 for a Small car (1–2 passengers) — all-inclusive (driver, fuel, tolls, parking, air-conditioning). Larger vehicles and premium classes are priced higher; see the vehicle table on this page for the full list.

What vehicle classes are available?

Options on this route: Small car (1–2 passengers), Standard car (1–3 passengers), Standard van (1–7 passengers), Large van (1–10 passengers), Standard bus (10–30 passengers). Each vehicle is private and not shared with other guests.

Can I book this transfer for a late-night or early-morning flight?

Yes. Lakpura private transfers operate 24 hours a day including airport pick-ups and drop-offs for night and early-morning flights, with no surcharge for off-peak times.

Can I book a return transfer?

Yes — book a one-way here, then add the reverse leg as a second booking, or contact us for a round-trip arrangement.

What is included in the transfer fare?

Driver, fuel, vehicle running costs, highway tolls, parking, airport entry charges, air-conditioning, and all standard taxes. Food and any optional stops along the way are not included.

Kandy City to Dambulla City Transfer

Q: Is the price per person or per vehicle?

Per vehicle. The price is the same whether one passenger or the full capacity travels — choose the class that fits your group size.

Distance73 km

Estimated drive1h 28m

From1,004 CZK

Vehicles5 options

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Kandy City

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Dambulla City

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Pricing is the live driver-trip fare for this exact route.

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Carry-on bags1

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We'll email a confirmation voucher and dispatch your driver. Cancel free up to 24 hours before pick-up.

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Book a private transfer from Kandy to Dambulla with Lakpura. Your driver collects you from your hotel or address in Kandy and drives you directly to any address in Dambulla in a private, air-conditioned vehicle — no shared rides, no waiting for other passengers. Estimated travel time is about 1 hour 28 minutes, over a one-way distance of 73 km; your driver takes the best route on the day depending on traffic and weather.

What’s included

Door-to-door pick-up from your hotel or address in Kandy, and drop-off at any address in Dambulla.
Private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver.
Highway tolls, parking, service charges and all taxes.
24/7 assistance by phone and WhatsApp from our dispatch team.

What’s not included

Sightseeing stops or detours en route (ask our team to tailor the route).
Entry tickets to any attractions along the way.
Baby and booster seats (request in advance via the notes field).
Oversized luggage such as surfboards or golf bags.

Vehicles & capacity

Pick the vehicle that fits your group and luggage — pricing is per vehicle, not per seat:

Small Car — up to 1 adult, 1 check-in bag and 1 carry-on bag. Service № LKSRZJH5RK
Standard Car — up to 2 adults, 2 check-in bags and 2 carry-on bags. Service № LKBHRDAXNB
Standard Van — up to 5 adults, 5 check-in bags and 5 carry-on bags. Service № LKFEZNM8A7
Large Van — up to 8 adults, 8 check-in bags and 8 carry-on bags. Service № LKAC5CY6XR
Standard Bus — up to 13 adults, 13 check-in bags and 13 carry-on bags. Service № LK69YH5W5V

Good to know

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pick-up time.
The fare already covers the driver’s return leg — there is nothing more to pay on arrival.
Payment is by card through Stripe, and paid bookings are confirmed instantly.