How long is the Ella City to Dambulla City private transfer?

Approximately 3h 24m for 169.2 km on the standard road route. Real travel time varies with traffic, especially near Colombo and Negombo at peak hours.

How much does the Ella City to Dambulla City transfer cost?

Prices start at USD 86.00 for a Small car (1–2 passengers) — all-inclusive (driver, fuel, tolls, parking, 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 (1–2 passengers), Standard car (1–3 passengers), Standard van (1–7 passengers), Large van (1–10 passengers), Standard bus (10–30 passengers). 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, highway tolls, parking, airport entry charges, air-conditioning, and all standard taxes. Food and any optional stops along the way are not included.

Ella City to Dambulla City Transfer

Your private, air-conditioned vehicle takes you from Ella City to Dambulla City — 169.2 km in approximately 3 hours 24 minutes, door to door with no shared rides.

Distance169 km

Estimated drive3h 24m

From₽6,936

Vehicles5 options

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Pick-up

Ella City

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Drop-off

Dambulla City

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Pricing is the live driver-trip fare for this exact route.

Service № LK68FSG86H

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Adults1

Check-in bags1

Carry-on bags1

Maximum per vehicle. More people or bags? Choose a bigger vehicle — compare our vehicles.

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 (your flight arrival)

Notes (child seats, luggage, special requests)

First name Last name

Email Mobile (with country code)

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Leave Ella at your own pace and arrive in Dambulla without the hassle of public transport or shared shuttles. Lakpura assigns you a dedicated English-speaking chauffeur-guide and a private, air-conditioned vehicle for the full 169.2-kilometre journey. Pick your vehicle class below to match your group size and luggage.

Vehicles & Pricing

Small Car — up to 1 adult, 1 check-in bag and 1 carry-on bag.USD 74 per trip Service № LK68FSG86H
Standard Car — up to 2 adults, 2 check-in bags and 2 carry-on bags.USD 78 per trip Service № LKPC3CGH76
Standard Van — up to 5 adults, 5 check-in bags and 5 carry-on bags.USD 110 per trip Service № LKR45D7F8Q
Large Van — up to 8 adults, 8 check-in bags and 8 carry-on bags.USD 123 per trip Service № LKRG5SRXQ9
Standard Bus — up to 13 adults, 13 check-in bags and 13 carry-on bags.USD 196 per trip Service № LK7RWHRDAA

Includes

Pick-up from your address in Ella City and drop-off at any address within Dambulla City limits.
English-speaking chauffeur-guide for the entire journey.
Private, air-conditioned vehicle — no shared rides, ever.
60 minutes of complimentary waiting time at the pick-up point.
500 ml bottled water per passenger.
All taxes, tolls, and parking charges.
24/7 dispatch support via phone and WhatsApp.

Excludes

Extra stops or sightseeing en route — 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

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your scheduled pick-up time.
The 60-minute waiting period begins at your confirmed pick-up time; Lakpura dispatch monitors any delays on your behalf.
For any last-minute changes, contact Lakpura dispatch around the clock via phone or WhatsApp.

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