There are 6 ways to get from Colāba to Ajanta Caves by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from CSMT station to Nashik Stationtrain
- Take the train from Nasik Road to Pachora Jntrain
- Take the taxi from Pachora Jn to Ajanta Cavestaxi
8h 2m₹1,449–4,715Train
cheapest- Take the train from C Shivaji Maharaj T to Manmad Jntrain 12534 / ...
- Take the train from Manmad Jn to Pachora Jntrain 11025 / ...
10h 6m₹1,052–3,670Bus
- Take the bus from Vileparle to Vanajbus Ac Shivneri
- Take the bus from Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop to Pahurbus redbusIndia_NON A/C Sleeper / ...
13h 55mDrive 427.1 km
- Drive from Colāba to Ajanta Cavescar 427.1 km
4h 50m₹4,793–6,922Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colāba to Ajanta Cavestaxi 427.1 km
4h 50m₹11,000–15,000Fly, taxi
- Fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU)plane BOM - IXU
- Take the taxi from Aurangabad Airport (IXU) to Ajanta Cavestaxi
4h 56m₹6,826–11,244
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colāba to Ajanta Caves is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,700 and takes 10h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Colāba to Ajanta Caves is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs ₹4,700 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colāba to Ajanta Caves. However, there are services departing from Colaba Depot and arriving at Pahur via Mahim Bus Station, Vileparle, Vanaz Company and Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Colāba to Ajanta Caves. However, there are services departing from C Shivaji Maharaj T and arriving at Shendurni via Manmad Jn and Pachora. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.
The distance between Colāba and Ajanta Caves is 431 km. The road distance is 427.1 km.
The best way to get from Colāba to Ajanta Caves without a car is to train and taxi which takes 8h 2m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹4,800.
It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Colāba to Ajanta Caves, including transfers.
Colāba to Ajanta Caves bus services, operated by MSRTC, depart from Vileparle station.
Colāba to Ajanta Caves train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from C Shivaji Maharaj T station.
The best way to get from Colāba to Ajanta Caves is to bus which takes 13h 55m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,700 and takes 10h 6m.
What companies run services between Colāba, India and Ajanta Caves, India?
You can take a bus from Colaba Depot to Ajanta Caves via Mahim Bus Station, Vileparle, Vanaj, Vanaz Company, Ma Na Pa Congress Bhavan, Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop, and Pahur in around 13h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sasoon Dock to Ajanta Caves via Mahatma Phule Market, C Shivaji Maharaj T, Manmad Jn, Pachora Jn, Pachora, and Shendurni in around 10h 6m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Aurangabad Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from CSMT station to Nashik Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,903
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Chair Class
- ₹1,066
- Executive Class
- ₹1,903
Train from Nasik Road to Pachora Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from C Shivaji Maharaj T to Manmad Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Manmad Jn to Pachora Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- 1800 22 1250
- Website
- msrtc.maharashtra.gov.in
Bus from Vileparle to Vanaj
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹280–710
- Schedules at
- msrtc.org.in
- Ordinary
- ₹280–360
- AC
- ₹430–600
- AC Shivneri
- ₹710
- Semi Luxury
- ₹429
- Website
- Shri Sairam Travels
Bus from Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop to Pahur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Shri Sairam Travels
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sangitam Travels
Bus from Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop to Pahur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Sangitam Travels
- Website
- Shri Ganraj Travels Jay
Bus from Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop to Pahur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Shri Ganraj Travels Jay
- Website
- Pankaj & Jain Travels
Bus from Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop to Pahur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Pankaj & Jain Travels
- Website
- Patil Bus Service
Bus from Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop to Pahur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Patil Bus Service
- Website
- Akanshdeep Manish Travels
Bus from Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop to Pahur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Akanshdeep Manish Travels
- Website
- Swarajya Travels
Bus from Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop to Pahur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Swarajya Travels
Bus from Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop to Pahur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Mahendra Rajhans Travels Gour
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–15,000
Armaani Travels
- Phone
- +91-9892270663
- Website
- armaanitravels.com
GaadiCab
- Phone
- +91-9665-703-666
- Website
- gaadicab.com
Ola Cabs
- Phone
- +91 92 26 54 77 77
- Website
- olacabs.com
Ajanta Ellora Taxi
- Phone
- +91 959 561 6138
- Website
- ajantaellorataxi.com
Aurangabad Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +91 927 250 0900
- Website
- aurangabadairporttaxi.com
Aurangabad Taxi Services
- Phone
- +91 992 371 5002
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Booking & Getting There
Colāba to Ajanta Caves bus services, operated by MSRTC, arrive at Vanaj station.
Colāba to Ajanta Caves train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Manmad Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colāba to Ajanta Caves is 427 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Colāba to Ajanta Caves.
There are four+ hotels available in Ajanta Caves.













