This shared shuttle service carries you one way from Kandy to Colombo on fixed daily departures, leaving at 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM. The drive covers approximately 146 KM and takes around 3.4 hours depending on traffic conditions, in an air-conditioned standard vehicle with an English-speaking driver. It suits travellers heading into Colombo city as well as those continuing to onward connections at the airport.
Because the shuttle is a scheduled shared service, seats are sold per guest rather than by the vehicle. Passengers may request to get off at any point along the route before the final destination, and the fare remains unchanged.
Route:
- Kandy
- Kurunegala – Mirigama Expressway
- Katunayake
- Katunayake Expressway
- Colombo
Departures:
- Departure times: 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM
- Pick-up from: Tourist Information Centre Kandy or Joy Boat Service — GPS 7°17'29.4"N 80°38'05.3"E
- Drop-off at: World Trade Centre (WTC), Colombo — GPS 6°56'04"N 79°50'34"E
Includes
- Scheduled shuttle departures from Kandy to Colombo
- Transport in a comfortable, air-conditioned standard vehicle
- Service of an English-speaking driver
- Highway tolls and parking fees
- All taxes and service charges
Excludes
- Extra stops or detours outside the route
- Baby seats / booster seats
- Special or over-sized luggage (e.g. surf boards, golf bags, etc.)
- Transport for differently-abled passengers
- Transport for pets
For a straightforward way to move between two of the main cities in Sri Lanka, this shuttle keeps the arrangements simple: a set departure, a fixed route and reliable ground transport with a professional driver at the wheel.
Notes:
- Pick-up from hotels in Kandy, within a 10 km radius of Kandy city, can be arranged at an additional cost of LKR 1500 per person.
- Shuttle transfer FAQ
- Guide to vehicle fleet and capacity
