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

Prices start at USD 41.00 for a Small Car — 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, Standard Car, Standard Van, Large Van, Standard Bus. 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.

Dambulla to Kandy Private Transfer

Your route

Same fixed-fare pricing we'd quote a guest by email — no metered surprises.

Pick-up

Dambulla City

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Drop-off

Kandy City

Pick a vehicle

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

Small Car

1–2 passengers, 1 large + 1 small bag

USD 41fixed fare

Standard Car

1–3 passengers, 2 large bags

USD 46fixed fare

Standard Van

4–6 passengers, 4 large bags

USD 70fixed fare

Large Van

7–9 passengers, 6 large bags

USD 81fixed fare

Standard Bus

10–15 passengers, 10+ large bags

USD 158fixed fare

Your details

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

Pick-up date / time Passengers

Notes (flight number, child seats, luggage)

First name Last name

Email Mobile (with country code)

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Lakpura's Dambulla-to-Kandy intercity transfer puts a dedicated chauffeur-guide and a private air-conditioned vehicle at your disposal for the full 73.3 km journey. Your driver meets you at the pick-up address, loads your luggage, and delivers you to any address within Kandy city limits — a straightforward 1 hour 28 minutes on the road.

Choose the vehicle that fits your group size and luggage from the options below. Pricing is per trip, not per person.

Small Car — 1–2 passengers, 1 large + 1 small bag — USD 49
Standard Car — 1–3 passengers, 2 large bags — USD 55
Standard Van — 4–6 passengers, 4 large bags — USD 66
Large Van — 7–9 passengers, 6 large bags — USD 80
Standard Bus — 10–15 passengers, 10+ large bags — USD 143

Includes

Pick-up from your address in Dambulla City and drop-off at any address within Kandy city limits.
English-speaking chauffeur-guide.
Air-conditioned private vehicle — no shared rides.
60 minutes of free waiting time at the pick-up point.
500 ml bottled water per passenger.
All taxes, tolls, parking, and road charges.
24/7 dispatch support via phone and WhatsApp.

Excludes

Extra stops or sightseeing en route — book Lakpura's intercity with stop-over product for that.
Baby or booster seats unless requested in advance via the booking notes field.
Oversized luggage such as surfboards or golf bags.
Transport for differently-abled passengers (a separate specialised service is available).
Transport for pets.

Notes

Cancellations made at least 24 hours before the scheduled pick-up time are free of charge.
Dispatch monitors any delayed inbound connections at no extra cost.