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How to get fromKochi to Ellora Cavesby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kochi to Ellora Caves by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU)plane plane COK - IXU
    6h 32m
    ₹9,667–42,060

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Manmad Jntrain train 12617
    2. Take the train from Manmad Jn to Potultrain train 17687
    34h 5m
    ₹1,395–6,832

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Thoppumpady to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Aurangabadbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    28h 52m

  4. Drive  1,315.8 km

    1. Drive from Kochi to Ellora Cavescar car 1,315.8 km
    19h 42m
    ₹14,747–21,301

  5. Bus via Pune

    1. Take the bus from Ernakulam to Mysorebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mysore to Punebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shivajinagar to Waluj Bus Standbus bus
    37h 26m
    ₹2,844–6,234

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration8h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket₹7,896Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,158.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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

IndiGo Airlines, Air India Express, and Air India Limited fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thoppumpady to Ellora Caves via Bengaluru and Aurangabad in around 28h 52m.

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