What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Ajanta Caves?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Ajanta Caves is to train and ferry via Pune which costs ₹8,000 - ₹16,000 and takes 2 days 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Ajanta Caves?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Ajanta Caves is to fly and taxi which takes 7h 42m and costs ₹21,000 - ₹65,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Ajanta Caves?

The distance between Colombo and Ajanta Caves is 1622 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Ajanta Caves without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Ajanta Caves without a car is to bus and ferry and taxi which takes 44h 49m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Ajanta Caves?

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Colombo to Ajanta Caves, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ajanta Caves?

There are seven+ hotels available in Ajanta Caves.

Colombo to Ajanta Caves - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Ajanta Caves by plane, taxi, bus, ferry, or train

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Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU)plane CMB - IXU
2. Take the taxi from Aurangabad Airport (IXU) to Ajanta Cavestaxi
7h 42m
₹21,413–60,288
Train, ferry via Pune
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Pune Jntrain
4. Take the train from Pune Jn to Pachora Jntrain
2d 4h
₹8,462–15,129
Bus, ferry, taxi
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
4. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnatakabus
5. Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Aurangabadbus
6. Take the taxi from Aurangabad to Ajanta Cavestaxi
44h 49m
Train, ferry, taxi
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tambaramtrain
4. Take the train from Tambaram to Jalgaon Jntrain
5. Take the train from Jalgaon Jn to Pachora Jntrain
6. Take the taxi from Pachora Jn to Ajanta Cavestaxi
44h 50m
₹8,942–16,279
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Katpadi Jntrain
4. Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Jalgaon Jntrain
5. Take the train from Jalgaon Jn to Pachora Jntrain
2d 6h
₹8,552–15,929

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

38Weekly Planes

7h 14mAverage Duration

₹17,578Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colombo to Ajanta Caves.

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Distance: 1,621.9 km
Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Ajanta Caves, India?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Ajanta Caves. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Aurangabad Airport (IXU), then take the taxi to Ajanta Caves. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Kankesanturai, take the taxi to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, take the bus to Madurai, Tamil Nadu, take the bus to Bangalore, Karnataka, take the bus to Aurangabad, then take the taxi to Ajanta Caves.

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