What is the cheapest way to get from Kollam to Ellora Caves?

The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Ellora Caves is to train which costs ₹1,200 - ₹8,000 and takes 37h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kollam to Ellora Caves?

The fastest way to get from Kollam to Ellora Caves is to train and fly which takes 8h 7m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹27,000.

Is there a direct bus between Kollam and Ellora Caves?

No, there is no direct bus from Kollam to Ellora Caves. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Aurangabad via Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and Bangalore, Karnataka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Kollam and Ellora Caves?

No, there is no direct train from Kollam to Ellora Caves. However, there are services departing from Kollam Jn and arriving at Potul via Ernakulam Jn and Manmad Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 9m.

How far is it from Kollam to Ellora Caves?

The distance between Kollam and Ellora Caves is 1381 km. The road distance is 1443.6 km.

How do I travel from Kollam to Ellora Caves without a car?

The best way to get from Kollam to Ellora Caves without a car is to bus via Bengaluru which takes 33h 13m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kollam to Ellora Caves?

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Kollam to Ellora Caves, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kollam to Ellora Caves bus from?

Kollam to Ellora Caves bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kollam station.

Where do I catch the Kollam to Ellora Caves train from?

Kollam to Ellora Caves train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.

Train or bus from Kollam to Ellora Caves?

The best way to get from Kollam to Ellora Caves is to bus via Bengaluru which takes 33h 13m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹8,000 and takes 37h 9m.

Where does the Kollam to Ellora Caves bus arrive?

Kollam to Ellora Caves bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kesavadasapuram station.

Where does the Kollam to Ellora Caves train arrive?

Kollam to Ellora Caves train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.

Can I drive from Kollam to Ellora Caves?

Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to Ellora Caves is 1444 km. It takes approximately 21h 34m to drive from Kollam to Ellora Caves.

Where can I stay near Ellora Caves?

There are 166+ hotels available in Ellora Caves.

Kollam to Ellora Caves - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Train to Trivandrum, fly
best
1. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU)plane TRV - IXU
8h 7m
₹11,530–26,298
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Ernakulam Jntrain
2. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Manmad Jntrain
3. Take the train from Manmad Jn to Potultrain
37h 9m
₹1,239–7,672
Bus via Bengaluru
1. Take the bus from Kollam to Kesavadasapurambus
2. Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Bangalore, Karnatakabus
3. Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Aurangabadbus
33h 13m
Drive 1,443.6 km
1. Drive from Kollam to Ellora Cavescar 1,443.6 km
21h 34m
₹16,297–23,539
Train to Cochin International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Aluvatrain
2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU)plane COK - IXU
9h 52m
₹8,326–19,128
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kollam to Kesavadasapurambus
2. Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Hyderabad, Telanganabus
3. Take the bus from Hyderabad, Telangana to Aurangabadbus
35h 45m
Train via Daund
1. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Daund Jntrain 16382
2. Take the train from Daund Jn to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagartrain 11409
41h 55m
₹1,461–7,941

Trivandrum (TRV) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU) flights

16Weekly Planes

5h 27mAverage Duration

₹9,778Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,381 km
Duration: 8h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Kollam to Ellora Caves via Kesavadasapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Bangalore, Karnataka, and Aurangabad in around 33h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kollam Jn to Ellora Caves via Ernakulam Jn, Manmad Jn, and Potul in around 37h 9m.

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