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Sigiriya / Dambulla to Kandy

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

One van, split between you

$19.99 / seat

Runs once 3 travellers are going · nothing charged until it's confirmed

One AC van, split between you. Same driver, same comfort as a private transfer — for a fraction of the fare.

  • 11:30am Barista Cafe, Sigiriya

From Sigiriya's rock plains the A9 winds south through Matale's spice country to Kandy. A private car gives you door-to-door comfort and stops at Dambulla's cave temples or Nalanda Gedige; an Airport–Cultural Triangle shared ride is the cheaper option.

  • 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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Sigiriya / Dambulla to Kandy — questions

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

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. A shared seat is from $19.99 per person.

How does a shared seat work?

Pick the date you want to travel. When 3 travellers are going on that date the van runs, and everyone pays $19.99 a seat. Your card is saved when you add your name and is only charged once the van is confirmed — if it never fills, you pay nothing.

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 Sigiriya / Dambulla 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.