Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Ellora Caves

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Kottayam to Ellora Caves by train, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Aurangabad Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Tripunituratrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU)plane plane COK - IXU
    8h 41m
    ₹8,345–21,905

  2. Train via Thāne

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Thanetrain train
    2. Take the train from Thane to Manmad Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Manmad Jn to Lasurtrain train
    30h 32m
    ₹1,351–7,651

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Angamalybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Angamaly to Nihams Hospitalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Aurangabadbus bus
    28h

  4. Drive 1,365.1 km

    1. Drive from Kottayam to Ellora Cavescar car 1,365.1 km
    20h 20m
    ₹15,353–22,177

  5. Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly to Aurangabad Airport

    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Coimbatore Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU)plane plane CJB - IXU
    14h 26m
    ₹10,644–21,758

  6. Train to Trivandrum, fly to Aurangabad Airport

    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU)plane plane TRV - IXU
    10h 57m
    ₹13,066–25,562

  7. Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Pune Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Tripunituratrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Pune Airport (PNQ)plane plane COK - PNQ
    3. Take the bus from Viman Nagar to Waluj Bus Standbus bus
    12h 7m
    ₹7,101–15,067

  8. Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly to Pune Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Coimbatore Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Pune Airport (PNQ)plane plane CJB - PNQ
    3. Take the bus from Viman Nagar to Waluj Bus Standbus bus
    14h 38m
    ₹8,900–14,920

  9. Bus via Hyderabad

    1. Take the bus from Kottayam, Kerala to Thrissur, Keralabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Hyderabad, Telanganabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hyderabad, Telangana to Aurangabadbus bus
    35h 12m

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Daund Jntrain train 16382
    2. Take the train from Daund Jn to Aurangabadtrain train 11409
    40h 25m
    ₹1,425–7,677

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration6h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket₹7,498Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kottayam to Ellora Caves.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,213.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Kottayam to Ellora Caves via Angamaly, Nimhans Hospital, Pallavi Talkies, Corporation, St Joseph's Indian School/ Malya Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, and Aurangabad in around 28h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kottayam to Ellora Caves via Thane, Manmad Jn, and Lasur in around 30h 32m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube, Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland, and How to get from Heathrow Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

More Questions & Answers