| Operator | Class | Travel Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Real Lanka Holidays | Comfort 3pax | 3h 40m | $42.50 | |
Lakpura | Comfort 3pax | 2h 30m | $67.00 | |
Tours with Stef Lanka | Comfort 2pax | 2h 40m | $70.74 | |
Tours with Stef Lanka | Comfort 3pax | 2h 40m | $76.79 | |
Tours with Stef Lanka | Van 6pax | 2h 40m | $101.35 | |
Real Lanka Holidays | Van 8pax | 3h 40m | $62.50 | |
Tours with Stef Lanka | Van 8pax | 2h 40m | $120.40 | |
Ceylon Roots | Van 6pax | 2h | $168.51 | |
Ceylon Roots | Comfort 2pax | 2h | $139.53 | |
Lakpura | Van 9pax | 2h 30m | $102.00 | |
Lakpura | Standard Car | 3h 26m | $67.00 | |
Lakpura | Minivan 4pax | 2h 30m | $89.00 | |
Real Lanka Holidays | Van 12pax | 3h 40m | $75.00 | |
TaxiBazaar | Sedan | 1h 47m | $52.61 | |
TaxiBazaar | Hatchback 4pax | 1h 47m | $52.51 | |
TaxiBazaar | SUV 6pax | 1h 47m | $74.54 | |
Nimble Taxi Lanka | Comfort 3pax | 4h | $43.83 | |
Magical Sri Lanka | Minivan 5pax | 2h 50m | $74.00 | |
Magical Sri Lanka | Standard 2pax | 2h 50m | $46.00 | |
Real Lanka Holidays | Economy 3pax | 3h 30m | $56.00 |
Undoubtedly more convenient than public transportation but predictably more expensive travelling from Colombo to Kandy by taxi transfer is a good choice if you wish to get to your destination with less hassle possible. There are taxi of different size, class, comfort level and price offering your charter door-to-door service to suit every taste and pocket. With an easy and straightforward online booking, it is a quick and smooth process. Book your taxi in advance to ensure you get your transport when you need it.
With the following operators – – all offering taxi from Colombo to Kandy – it is a good idea to read other travellers’ reviews before you make your choice. It will help you to figure out what to expect from your trip: how long the ride will take, how clean the car is, how professional the drivers are and much more.
The overland distance to Kandy from Colombo is 118 km.
Taxis transfer normally require less time than buses or vans to cover the same distance as they often travel at higher speed and may skip en route stops if you do not need any. In any case expect your journey by taxi to Kandy to take between 1h 48m and 4h hours. If you are planning any detours or toilet or lunch stops, remember to calculate some extra time for that. If travelling by night, during rainy or snowy weather, rush hour or on weekends, traffic jams may add extra time to your journey. Never plan tight connections with flights, ferries, or trains – allow enough time to arrive.
TaxiBazaar report the shortest travel time promising to bring you to Kandy in 1h 48m hours while the slowest operator is Nimble Taxi Lanka.
The cost of your taxi transfer will depend on the operator and the type of the vehicle you choose. Very often, there is little or no difference in price between a car accommodating three passengers and a van good for up to 9 pax. The latter offers much more comfort in the sense of legroom and luggage space, so even if you are not a large party, it is still worth checking the price for both options before making your choice. Note that on some routes – especially to and from the airports – there may be an additional fee for each piece of luggage. On the positive side, remember that during certain periods or on some routes, taxi charter companies may offer free class upgrade – book the cheapest economy ride and get a larger car.
The lowest charter taxi rate from Colombo to Kandy is provided by Nimble Taxi Lanka. The maximum rate is USD 129.29 if you opt for Magical Sri Lanka.
| Cheapest Taxi | $25 |
| Fastest Taxi | 1h 48m |
| Earliest Taxi | 9:00 AM |
| Latest Taxi | 9:00 AM |
| Daily Taxi Routes | 16 |
| Distance | 118 kilometers |
| Taxi Companies | Lakpura, Magical Sri Lanka, Nimble Taxi Lanka, Real Lanka Holidays, SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer, TaxiBazaar |