Shuttle Between Colombo (CMB) Airport to Kandy City
From$22
This is a shared, scheduled shuttle running one way from Colombo Airport to Kandy. Seats are sold per guest, from one to eight, so you book only the places you need and travel alongside other passengers on the same departure.
The service leaves at fixed times each day and the journey takes approximately three hours, depending on traffic. Transport is in a comfortable air-conditioned standard vehicle with an English-speaking driver. Travelling this route by shuttle is a straightforward way to reach the hill country after landing in Sri Lanka.
If your accommodation or destination lies along the route, you may ask the driver to set you down at any point before the final stop in Kandy. The fare remains unchanged in that case.
Departures:
Departs Colombo Airport: 10:00 AM & 3:00 PM
Arrives Kandy: 1:00 PM & 6:00 PM
Journey time: approximately 3 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
Book a seat per guest on the departure that suits your plans, and travel from Colombo Airport to Kandy on a fixed daily schedule.
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?
There are two departures a day, at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM, leaving from Colombo Airport. The corresponding arrivals into Kandy are 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM.
How long does the journey take?
Approximately 3 hours, 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 Kandy. 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.
