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There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Ajanta by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Chennai International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU)plane plane MAA - IXU
    2. Take the taxi from Aurangabad Airport (IXU) to Ajantataxi taxi
    7h 30m
    ₹8,730–22,238

  2. Train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Malkapurtrain train 12656
    2. Take the taxi from Malkapur to Ajantataxi taxi
    21h 44m
    ₹2,081–6,250

  3. Bus via Kolhāpur

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Kolhapurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kolhapur to Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop to Pahurbus bus
    24h 29m

  4. Drive  1,137.4 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Ajantacar car 1,137.4 km
    17h 6m
    ₹11,127–16,072

  5. Train to Tirupati Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU)plane plane TIR - IXU
    3. Take the taxi from Aurangabad Airport (IXU) to Ajantataxi taxi
    15h 34m
    ₹16,027–25,609

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stopbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop to Pahurbus bus redbusIndia_NON A/C Sleeper / ...
    33h 15m

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration6h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket₹7,262Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,027.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Ajanta, India?

You can take a bus from Chennai to Ajanta via Kolhapur, Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop, and Pahur in around 24h 29m.

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