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

Approximately 5h 26m for 271.0 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 Matara City transfer cost?

Prices start at USD 123.00 for a Small car (1–2 passengers) — all-inclusive (driver, fuel, tolls, air-conditioning). Larger vehicles and premium classes are priced higher; see the vehicle table on this page for the full list.

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.

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, road tolls, air-conditioning, and all standard taxes. Parking, food, and any optional stops along the way are not included.

Kandy City til Matara City Privattur

Privattur, klimaanlæg intercity transfer fra Kandy til Matara med engelsk-talende chauffør-guide og dør-til-dør afhentning.

Distance271 km

Estimated drive5h 26m

FromUSD 123

Vehicles5 options

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Arrange a private intercity transfer from Kandy to Matara with Lakpura. Your English-speaking chauffeur-guide collects you from your Kandy hotel or address and drives you directly to Matara in a private, air-conditioned vehicle — no shared rides, no waiting for other passengers. Estimated travel time is about 5 hours 25 minutes, over a one-way distance of 271 km; your chauffeur takes the best route on the day depending on traffic and weather.

Matara is a coastal city in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka, situated on the shores of the Indian Ocean.

Hvad er inkluderet

Dør-til-dør afhentning fra dit hotel eller adresse i Kandy og aflevering på enhver adresse i Matara.
Privat, klimaanlæg køretøj med engelsk-talende chauffør-guide.
500 ml flaskevand pr. passager.
Motorvejsafgifter, parkering, servicegebyr og alle skatter.
24/7 assistance via telefon og WhatsApp fra vores ekspeditionsteam.

Hvad er ikke inkluderet

Seværdigheder eller omveje på ruten (spørg vores team om at tilpasse ruten, eller book en dagstur).
Indgangsbilletter til eventuelle attraktioner undervejs.
Baby- og booster-sæder (anmod i forvejen via notatfeltet).
Oversized baggage såsom surfboards eller golfbag.
Transport for personer med handicap (separat service) og for kæledyr.

Køretøjer og kapacitet

Vælg køretøjet, der passer til din gruppe og bagage — prissætningen er pr. køretøj, ikke pr. sæde:

Standard Car — 1–3 passagerer, 2 store tasker.
Standard Van — 4–6 passagerer, 4 store tasker.
Large Van — 7–9 passagerer, 6 store tasker.
Standard Bus — 10–15 passagerer, 10+ store tasker.

Godt at vide

Behov for et stop eller noget sightseeing på vejen? Fortæl vores team på forhånd, og vi tilpasser ruten.
Gratis aflysning op til 24 timer før din afhentning.
Prisen dækker allerede chaufførens retur — der er intet mere at betale ved ankomsten.

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Hvor længe tager kørslen?

Omkring 5 timer 25 minutter for de 271 km mellem Kandy og Matara, afhængigt af trafik og vejforholdene på dagen. Din chauffør vælger den bedste rute.

Kan vi stoppe undervejs?

Ja — fortæl vores team på forhånd, og vi tilpasser ruten med stop. Længere sightseeing-ruter arrangeres som en dagstur snarere end en point-to-point transfer.

Hvor mange personer kan transferten transportere?

Fra 1 til 15 passagerer afhængigt af køretøjet, fra en Standard Car til en Standard Bus. Prissætningen er pr. køretøj for hele turen.

Er prisen pr. person eller pr. køretøj?

Pr. køretøj. Kandy til Matara transfer starter fra US$113 for hele bilen, inklusiv skatter, afgifter og chaufførens retur.

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Planning this transfer as part of a bigger trip? Reach Mewan directly — replies usually within a few hours during Sri Lanka business hours.

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