Shuttle Between Colombo (CMB) Airport to Dambulla City
From$30
This is a shared, scheduled shuttle running one way from Colombo Airport to Dambulla. Seats are sold per guest, from one to eight, so you pay for the places you need rather than the whole vehicle.
The service departs on a fixed daily timetable. The drive takes approximately 3.5 hours depending on traffic, in an air-conditioned standard vehicle with an English-speaking driver.
If you would prefer to leave the shuttle at a point along the route before Dambulla, you may ask to get off there. The fare remains unchanged.
Departures:
Departs Colombo Airport: 9:00 AM
Arrives Dambulla: 12:30 PM
Journey time: approximately 3.5 hours, depending on traffic
Includes
Transport in a comfortable air-conditioned standard vehicle
An English-speaking driver
Highway tolls and parking fees
All taxes and service charges
Excludes
Extra stops or detours outside the route
Baby seats and booster seats
Special or over-sized luggage
Transport for differently-abled passengers
Transport for pets
A straightforward way to travel inland from Colombo Airport after landing in Sri Lanka, with a seat held for each guest on a set departure to Dambulla.
Route is indicative; distances vary by the option you choose.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a private transfer or a shared shuttle?
It is a shared, scheduled shuttle. Seats are sold per guest, from one to eight, and you travel alongside other passengers booked on the same departure. If you need the vehicle to yourself, book a private transfer instead.
What time does the shuttle leave Colombo Airport?
The shuttle leaves Colombo Airport at 9:00 AM, once daily. It reaches Dambulla at about 12:30 PM.
How long does the journey take?
Approximately 3 hours 30 minutes, depending on traffic.
What is included in the fare?
Transport in a comfortable, air-conditioned standard vehicle, the service of an English-speaking driver, highway tolls and parking fees, and all taxes and service charges.
What is not included?
Extra stops or detours outside the route, baby seats and booster seats, special or over-sized luggage, transport for differently-abled passengers, and transport for pets.
Can I get off before the final destination?
Yes. You may ask to get off at any point along the route before Dambulla. The fare remains unchanged, and extra stops or detours outside the route are not part of the service.
Your service advisor
Chathum Executive
Have questions about this service or want it arranged around your dates? Reach Chathum directly — replies usually within a few hours during Sri Lanka business hours.
