Colombo 1 City to Matale City Transfer

Book a private transfer from Colombo 1 to Matale with Lakpura. Your driver collects you from your hotel or address in Colombo 1 and drives you directly to any address in Matale in a private, air-conditioned vehicle — no shared rides, no waiting for other passengers. Estimated travel time is about 3 hours 12 minutes, over a one-way distance of 160 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 Colombo 1, and drop-off at any address in Matale.
• 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 № LKRS2FBN9M
• Standard Car — up to 2 adults, 2 check-in bags and 2 carry-on bags. Service № LK5RYF75RT
• Standard Van — up to 5 adults, 5 check-in bags and 5 carry-on bags. Service № LK6AR5TPA3
• Large Van — up to 8 adults, 8 check-in bags and 8 carry-on bags. Service № LKKRB9WFRK
• Standard Bus — up to 13 adults, 13 check-in bags and 13 carry-on bags. Service № LK4RVS4B8V

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.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the drive take?

About 3 hours 12 minutes for the 160 km between Colombo 1 and Matale, depending on traffic and road conditions on the day.

How many people can the transfer carry?

Up to 15 passengers depending on the vehicle you choose. Pricing is per vehicle for the whole journey.

Is the price per person or per vehicle?

Per vehicle. The Colombo 1 to Matale transfer starts from US$77 for the whole vehicle, including taxes, tolls and the driver’s return.