Ella to Kandy Transfer by AC Car: Private Pickup

Four hours door-to-door, no waiting for shared vans or negotiating with taxis.

A private transfer from Ella to Kandy by air-conditioned car with pickup from your accommodation and drop-off at your Kandy hotel. The driver's contact details and vehicle plate number arrive before departure, so you know exactly who is coming. WiFi and bottled water are on board. The journey takes around four hours and you can ask the driver to stop en route if you spot something worth a closer look.

The experience

Getting from Ella to Kandy without a rental car means either hunting for public transport in the afternoon, when schedules thin out, or paying inflated rates to a private taxi you flag down. This transfer solves that: a driver arrives at your Ella location at the time you choose, and you ride in an air-conditioned car straight to your Kandy hotel. The operator shares the driver's phone number and the vehicle plate in advance, so there's no guessing who to look for.

The route takes around four hours. If you want to stop somewhere along the way (a viewpoint, a roadside stand, a temple you spot), you can ask the driver to pull over. Just mention it before you leave. WiFi and bottled water are on board. The car fits luggage, and the driver knows the route to hotels throughout the Kandy city area, so you don't need to navigate or give detailed directions once you're in the vehicle.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle.
• WiFi on board.
• bottled water.
• pickup from your Ella accommodation.
• drop-off at your Kandy hotel.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 14:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 15 · max 6 per booking

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Mahaweli Tours and Holidays

Is this one for you?If you're staying in Ella without a rental car, this transfer picks you up from your accommodation and takes you straight to Kandy, so you don't need to arrange separate transport or wait for shared vans to fill up.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

How do I arrange pickup from my Ella accommodation?

Provide your accommodation's name and your contact number when you book, and the operator will share the driver's phone number and vehicle plate with you in advance. The driver will arrive at your location at the time you've arranged.

Can the driver stop on the way to Kandy?

Yes, if you mention any stops you'd like to make before the journey, the driver can arrange them. Just let the driver know in advance.

Where exactly will I be dropped off in Kandy?

The driver will take you to your Kandy hotel if it's located in the Kandy city area. Confirm your hotel address when you book so the driver has the right destination.

What's included in the transfer?

The car is air-conditioned, and WiFi and bottled water are on board. Pickup from your Ella location and drop-off at your Kandy hotel are included in the price.