How long is the Colombo City to Polonnaruwa City private transfer?

Approximately 4h 34m for 228.0 km on the standard road route. Real travel time varies with traffic, especially near Colombo and Negombo at peak hours.

How much does the Colombo City to Polonnaruwa City transfer cost?

Prices start at USD 93.00 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.

Colombo City to Polonnaruwa City Transfer

Your route

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

Pick-up

Colombo City

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Drop-off

Polonnaruwa 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 93fixed fare

Standard Car

1–3 passengers, 2 large bags

USD 103fixed fare

Standard Van

4–6 passengers, 4 large bags

USD 155fixed fare

Large Van

7–9 passengers, 6 large bags

USD 184fixed fare

Standard Bus

10–15 passengers, 10+ large bags

USD 361fixed 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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Your Lakpura chauffeur meets you at your Colombo pick-up address and drives you directly to any destination within Polonnaruwa city limits. No shared vehicles, no unscheduled stops — just a clean, comfortable ride across 228 kilometres of Sri Lanka's heartland.

Choose the vehicle that fits your group. All fares are per trip, not per person.

Small Car — 1–2 passengers, 1 large + 1 small bag — USD 114
Standard Car — 1–3 passengers, 2 large bags — USD 123
Standard Van — 4–6 passengers, 4 large bags — USD 155
Large Van — 7–9 passengers, 6 large bags — USD 171
Standard Bus — 10–15 passengers, 10+ large bags — USD 326

Includes

Pick-up from your address in Colombo and drop-off at any address within Polonnaruwa city limits.
English-speaking chauffeur-guide throughout the journey.
Private, air-conditioned 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 en-route sightseeing — 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 dedicated service is available).
Transport for pets.

Notes

Cancellations made more than 24 hours before pick-up time are free of charge.
Your Lakpura dispatch team is available around the clock on phone and WhatsApp should you need assistance on the day.