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Kandy to Dambulla Transfer

Temple to caves: from Kandy's Sacred Tooth to Dambulla's golden Buddha.

72 km
1.5-2 hours
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Private Transfer from Kandy to Dambulla

Gateway to the Cultural Triangle. This 72 km journey connects Kandy's living Buddhist tradition with Dambulla's ancient cave temples—five caves with 153 Buddha statues carved into rock. Stop at Matale spice gardens for aromatic refreshments.

Distance

72 km

from Kandy

Travel Time

1.5-2 hours

approximate

Best Time to Travel

Morning for cave temple visit before afternoon heat

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Meet & Greet Service

Meet & Greet Service

Driver waits with your name board at arrivals

Flight Tracking

Flight Tracking

We monitor your flight and adjust for delays

Free Cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours before for full refund

Child Seats Available

Free child seats on request

English-Speaking Drivers

All drivers speak fluent English

Fixed Prices

Fixed Prices

No hidden fees, no surge pricing

Route Information

Everything you need to know about your journey from Kandy to Dambulla

Your Journey

Kandy

Pick-up location

72 km1.5-2 hours

Scenic drive with professional driver

Dambulla

Drop-off at your hotel

Route Highlights

  • 1
    Temple city departure
  • 2
    Spice country transit
  • 3
    Cave temple arrival
  • 4
    Cultural Triangle entry

Travel Tip

Morning for cave temple visit before afternoon heat

Fixed Price • No Hidden Fees

Select Your Vehicle

All vehicles include meet & greet, flight tracking, and 60 minutes free waiting time.

Comfortable SUV

Comfortable SUV

Ideal for families with extra luggage space and premium comfort.

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5
Passengers
4
Luggage
Air Conditioning
Bottled Water
Free WiFi
Phone Charger
Extra Legroom
Transfer to Dambulla
$45USD
LKR 14,500
One-way
Includes: Meet & greet • Flight tracking • 60 min free waiting • All tolls & taxes

Our Premium Fleet

Modern, well-maintained vehicles for your comfort and safety

Premium Sedan

Premium Sedan

3 passengers • 2 bags

Comfortable SUV

Comfortable SUV

5 passengers • 4 bags

Spacious Van

Spacious Van

8 passengers • 6 bags

Luxury Vehicle

Luxury Vehicle

3 passengers • 3 bags

All vehicles include

Air Conditioning
Free WiFi
Bottled Water
USB Charger
Child Seat Available
English Speaking Driver

Popular Attractions in Dambulla

Discover these amazing places during your visit. We can take you there!

Dambulla Cave Temple

Dambulla Cave Temple

UNESCO site with 153 Buddha statues.

Temple of Sacred Tooth

Temple of Sacred Tooth

Kandy's sacred Buddhist shrine.

Matale Spice Garden

Matale Spice Garden

Aromatic spice tours.

Golden Buddha

Golden Buddha

Massive Buddha at cave entrance.

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Questions About Dambulla Transfers

Everything you need to know about traveling from Kandy to Dambulla

Just 1.5-2 hours (72 km). Quick Cultural Triangle connection.

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