There are 6 ways to get from Bhopal to Ellora Caves by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU)plane BHO - IXU
4h 46m₹7,395–17,148Train via Manmād
cheapest- Take the train from Bhopal Jn to Manmad Jntrain 12780 / ...
- Take the train from Manmad Jn to Potultrain 17687
11h 21m₹752–3,888Bus
- Take the bus from Bhopal to Aurangabadbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
16h 27mDrive 539.7 km
- Drive from Bhopal to Ellora Cavescar 539.7 km
8h 14m₹6,042–8,726Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bhopal to Ellora Cavestaxi 539.7 km
8h 14m₹8,000–10,000Train
- Take the train from Bhopal Jn to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagartrain 12716 / ...
11h 45m₹854–3,336
Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bhopal to Ellora Caves is to train which costs ₹850 - ₹3,400 and takes 11h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Bhopal to Ellora Caves is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bhopal to Ellora Caves. However, there are services departing from Bhopal and arriving at Aurangabad via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Bhopal to Ellora Caves. However, there are services departing from Bhopal Jn and arriving at Potul via Manmad Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.
The distance between Bhopal and Ellora Caves is 476 km. The road distance is 539.7 km.
The best way to get from Bhopal to Ellora Caves without a car is to train via Manmād which takes 11h 21m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Bhopal to Ellora Caves, including transfers.
Bhopal to Ellora Caves bus services, operated by Hans Travels, depart from Bhopal station.
Bhopal to Ellora Caves train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bhopal Jn station.
The best way to get from Bhopal to Ellora Caves is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹18,000. Alternatively, you can train via Manmād, which costs ₹750 - ₹3,900 and takes 11h 21m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 16h 27m.
What companies run services between Bhopal, India and Ellora Caves, India?
IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, and Air India Express fly from Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bhopal Jn to Ellora Caves via Manmad Jn and Potul in around 11h 21m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Raja Bhoj International Airport to Aurangabad Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–22,000
Flights from Raja Bhoj International Airport to Aurangabad Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–21,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Raja Bhoj International Airport to Aurangabad Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–23,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Raja Bhoj International Airport to Aurangabad Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–23,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bhopal Jn to Manmad Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Manmad Jn to Potul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Bhopal Jn to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Bhopal to Aurangabad
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Bhopal to Aurangabad
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Bhopal to Aurangabad
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
Bhopal Cab
- Phone
- +91 826 932 5375
- Website
- bhopalcab.com
Krishna Travels
- Phone
- +91 810 972 4347
- Website
- taxibhopal.com
MP Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +91 930 292 0677
- Website
- mpcab.in
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Booking & Getting There
Bhopal to Ellora Caves bus services, operated by Hans Travels, arrive at Aurangabad station.
Bhopal to Ellora Caves train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Manmad Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bhopal to Ellora Caves is 540 km. It takes approximately 8h 14m to drive from Bhopal to Ellora Caves.
There are 146+ hotels available in Ellora Caves.