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How to get fromKathmandu to Ajantaby plane, taxi, car, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Kathmandu to Ajanta by plane, taxi, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU)plane plane KTM - IXU
    2. Take the taxi from Aurangabad Airport (IXU) to Ajantataxi taxi
    9h 12m
    ₹13,593–25,405

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus bus
    2. Take the train from Gorakhpur to Pachora Jntrain train 22537 / ...
    43h 15m
    ₹1,833–8,750

  3. Drive, train, taxi

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar car
    2. Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Bhusaval Jntrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Bhusaval Jn to Ajantataxi taxi
    30h 25m
    ₹3,655–9,063

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Nagpurbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nagpur to Buldhanabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Buldhana to Ajantataxi taxi
    45h 48m

  5. Drive  1,545.4 km

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Ajantacar car 1,545.4 km
    23h 17m
    ₹18,751–27,085

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration6h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket₹13,764Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,436.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 12m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Ajanta, India?

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Ajanta. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Aurangabad Airport (IXU), then take the taxi to Ajanta. Alternatively, you can drive to Raxaul Jn, take the train to Bhusaval Jn, then take the taxi to Ajanta.

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