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Kandy to Sigiriya / Dambulla

Approx. 90 km · 2h 30m 5.0 on Tripadvisor
Most flexible

Private transfer

Door to door · runs every day · your own vehicle

AC carup to 3 travellers + bags$39total, fixed
AC vanup to 6 travellers + bags$49.99total, fixed
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Shared ride

No shared van here

We don't run a shared van between Kandy and Sigiriya / Dambulla, 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.

Northbound, you trade Kandy's hill air for dry-zone plains: down past Matale and through Dambulla's junction bustle, with Sigiriya's rock rising ahead on the final stretch.

  • Dambulla's painted cave temples, just off the road
  • Nalanda Gedige, an ancient stone shrine at the island's centre
  • Spice gardens around Matale for cinnamon and pepper
  • Aluvihare Rock Temple near Matale
  • Kandy Lake and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth
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Kandy to Sigiriya / Dambulla — questions

How long does the Kandy to Sigiriya / Dambulla transfer take?

Plan for approx. 90 km · 2h 30m by road. Your driver takes the fastest safe route and can add stops along the way.

How much is a taxi from Kandy to Sigiriya / Dambulla?

A private car is from $39 and an air-conditioned van (up to 6 people) from $49.99, 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 Kandy to Sigiriya / Dambulla 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.