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How to get fromLucknow to Ajanta Cavesby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU)plane plane LKO - IXU
    2. Take the taxi from Aurangabad Airport (IXU) to Ajanta Cavestaxi taxi
    6h 48m
    ₹9,332–14,237

  2. Train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Aishbagh to Pachora Jntrain train 22537
    2. Take the taxi from Pachora Jn to Ajanta Cavestaxi taxi
    19h 27m
    ₹1,597–5,130

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Lucknow to Indorebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indore to Bhusawalbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Bhusawal to Ajanta Cavestaxi taxi
    25h 47m

  4. Drive  1,038.9 km

    1. Drive from Lucknow to Ajanta Cavescar car 1,038.9 km
    15h 23m
    ₹11,604–16,761

  5. Train to Kanpur Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Lucknow to Kanpur Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU)plane plane KNU - IXU
    3. Take the taxi from Aurangabad Airport (IXU) to Ajanta Cavestaxi taxi
    9h 6m
    ₹9,433–24,221

Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration5h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket₹7,180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,056.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Lucknow, India and Ajanta Caves, India?

There is no direct connection from Lucknow to Ajanta Caves. However, you can take the subway to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, walk to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) airport, fly to Aurangabad Airport (IXU), then take the taxi to Ajanta Caves. Alternatively, you can take the train to Pachora Jn then take the taxi to Ajanta Caves.

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