This is a shared shuttle service running one way from Dambulla to Colombo, on a fixed daily schedule. 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 departs at 4:00 PM and arrives at 7:30 PM. The journey takes approximately 3.5 hours, depending on traffic conditions. Travel is in a comfortable air-conditioned standard vehicle with an English-speaking driver, and highway tolls and parking fees are covered as part of the fare.
If you would prefer to leave the shuttle at a point along the route rather than continue to the final destination in Colombo, you may ask to get off there. The fare remains unchanged.
Departures:
Departs Dambulla: 4:00 PM
Arrives Colombo: 7:30 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 move from Dambulla to Colombo on a set schedule, with transport, tolls and taxes settled in advance. It suits travellers in Sri Lanka who are happy to share a vehicle and keep to a published departure.
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 Dambulla?
The shuttle leaves Dambulla at 4:00 PM, once daily. It reaches Colombo at about 7:30 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 Colombo. 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.
