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How to get fromHowrah to Ellora Cavesby plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Howrah to Ellora Caves by plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Aurangabad Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU)plane plane CCU - IXU
    7h 26m
    ₹8,618–17,818

  2. Train via Shalimar

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Shalimar to Manmad Jntrain train 18030
    2. Take the train from Manmad Jn to Potultrain train 17687
    34h 51m
    ₹1,169–6,989

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Manmad Jntrain train 12130 / ...
    2. Take the train from Manmad Jn to Potultrain train 17687
    29h 41m
    ₹1,170–6,993

  4. Ferry, bus via Varanasi

    1. Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kolkata to Varanasibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Varanasi to Aurangabadbus bus
    37h 12m

  5. Drive  1,563.7 km

    1. Drive from Howrah to Ellora Cavescar car 1,563.7 km
    20h 44m
    ₹17,545–25,342

  6. Fly to Pune Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Pune Airport (PNQ)plane plane CCU - PNQ
    2. Take the bus from Viman Nagar to Waluj Bus Standbus bus
    10h 22m
    ₹8,374–17,980

  7. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Babughat Bus Stand to Nagpur Ashirwad Parkingbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nagpur to Aurangabadbus bus
    45h 38m
    ₹9,472–10,524

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket₹8,098Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,436.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Howrah, India and Ellora Caves, India?

Air India Limited, Air India Express, and IndiGo Airlines fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Howrah Jn to Ellora Caves via Manmad Jn and Potul in around 29h 41m.

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