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Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kandy

Approx. 120 km · 3h 5.0 on Tripadvisor
Most flexible

Private transfer

Door to door · runs every day · your own vehicle

AC carup to 3 travellers + bags$49.99total, fixed
AC vanup to 6 travellers + bags$69.99total, fixed
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Shared ride

No shared van here

We don't run a shared van between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Kandy, and it isn't a route travellers pool either. A private transfer covers it door to door at a fixed price — and for three or more it often works out close to a seat price anyway.

Climb from sea-level coconut groves to Kandy's lake: your driver meets you in arrivals and heads inland via Kegalle, with Pinnawala's elephants an easy stop en route. Go private for door-to-door ease, with your driver waiting whatever time you land.

  • Pinnawala's elephants, an easy detour near Kegalle
  • Bible Rock views at the Kadugannawa pass
  • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic beside Kandy Lake
  • Royal Botanic Gardens at Peradeniya, on Kandy's edge
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Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kandy — questions

How long does the Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kandy transfer take?

Plan for approx. 120 km · 3h by road. Your driver takes the fastest safe route and can add stops along the way.

How much is a taxi from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kandy?

A private car is from $49.99 and an air-conditioned van (up to 6 people) from $69.99, fixed and door to door — the price you see is the price you pay.

Is there a shared option on this route?

This route is private-only, so you get the whole vehicle to yourself. If you'd like to share, message us and we'll suggest the nearest route travellers are pooling.

Can we stop along the way?

Of course. A private transfer is door to door and yours for the trip — tell your driver where you'd like to stop for photos, lunch or a quick sight and they'll build it in.

How do I book the Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kandy transfer?

Get an instant fixed price and book online, or message us on WhatsApp and we'll arrange it. You pay securely online to confirm your booking.