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How to get fromColombo Airport (CMB) to Ajanta Cavesby plane, taxi, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Ajanta Caves by plane, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly to Aurangabad Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU)plane plane CMB - IXU
    2. Take the taxi from Aurangabad Airport (IXU) to Ajanta Cavestaxi taxi
    7h 16m
    ₹19,552–54,776

  2. Fly to Nanded Airport, train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Nanded Airport (NDC)plane plane CMB - NDC
    2. Take the train from Nanded to Jalnatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Jalna to Ajanta Cavestaxi taxi
    10h 35m
    ₹18,614–51,633

  3. Fly to Ozar Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Ozar Airport (ISK)plane plane CMB - ISK
    2. Take the train from Nasik Road to Pachora Jntrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Pachora Jn to Ajanta Cavestaxi taxi
    9h 13m
    ₹24,461–70,109

  4. Fly to Jalgaon, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jalgaon (JLG)plane plane CMB - JLG
    2. Take the taxi from Jalgaon (JLG) to Ajanta Cavestaxi taxi
    7h 50m
    ₹19,081–52,983

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration7h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket₹17,751Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,589.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Colombo Airport (CMB), Sri Lanka and Ajanta Caves, India?

There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Ajanta Caves. However, you can fly to Aurangabad Airport (IXU) then take the taxi to Ajanta Caves. Alternatively, you can fly to Ozar Airport (ISK), take the taxi to Nasik Road, take the train to Pachora Jn, then take the taxi to Ajanta Caves.

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