Dambulla Taxi Service

The cave temples, and the natural base for the Cultural Triangle.

Routes6 priced journeys

Cancellationfree, 24h+

Journeys to and from Dambulla

Journey	Distance	Time	From
Dambulla → Colombo Airport (CMB)	129.9 km	2 hr 53 min	Rs 21,820 Mini / Small Car
Dambulla → Sigiriya	17.2 km	26 min	Rs 2,450 Mini / Small Car
Dambulla → Kandy	72.9 km	2 hr 12 min	Rs 16,360 Mini / Small Car
Dambulla → Anuradhapura	63.8 km	1 hr 16 min	Rs 15,490 Mini / Small Car
Dambulla → Colombo	156.9 km	3 hr 27 min	Rs 24,410 Mini / Small Car
Dambulla → Negombo	130.8 km	2 hr 55 min	Rs 21,910 Mini / Small Car

Getting to and from Dambulla

Dambulla sits where the roads to Kandy, Anuradhapura, Trincomalee and the east all meet, which is why so many journeys pass through it whether or not they stop. The roads in every direction are flat dry-zone roads and quick by Sri Lankan standards. The cave temple is above the town on a rock, reached by a climb from the car park rather than a drive up.

Arranging a pickup

The town itself is a junction and a market rather than a destination, and most hotels are outside it on one of the roads leading away. Because it is a crossroads it is a natural place to change drivers or to start a Cultural Triangle trip, and it is common to be collected here having arrived by another route.

Questions about taxis in Dambulla

How much is a taxi in Dambulla?

From Rs 2,450 in a Mini / Small Car, to Sigiriya: the lowest fare on the board. Each route below carries its own fixed price, distance and driving time — quoted before you book, with no meter and no surcharge on arrival.

Can I book a taxi from Dambulla to Colombo airport?

Yes, and it is one of the routes most often booked from here. Give your flight number when you book and your driver has it. There is no automatic flight tracking yet, so if you are delayed, message your driver on the number in your confirmation. Extended waiting beyond the pickup window is chargeable on a point-to-point transfer, and the terms say by how much.

Are the drivers in Dambulla verified?

Licence and vehicle are checked before a driver can quote, and each one has a profile showing their rating, experience and the exact car — including the registration — so you know who is coming before you book.