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

The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Ellora Caves is to train which costs ₹1,200 - ₹6,500 and takes 33h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madurai to Ellora Caves is to fly which takes 8h 6m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹23,000.

Is there a direct bus between Madurai and Ellora Caves?

No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Ellora Caves. However, there are services departing from Madurai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Aurangabad via Bangalore, Karnataka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Madurai and Ellora Caves?

No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Ellora Caves. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 5m.

How far is it from Madurai to Ellora Caves?

The distance between Madurai and Ellora Caves is 1199 km. The road distance is 1330.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Madurai to Ellora Caves without a car is to bus which takes 26h 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Madurai to Ellora Caves, including transfers.

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

Madurai to Ellora Caves bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Madurai to Ellora Caves?

The best way to get from Madurai to Ellora Caves is to fly which takes 8h 6m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹23,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 26h 27m, you could also train, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹6,500 and takes 33h 5m.

Where does the Madurai to Ellora Caves bus arrive?

Madurai to Ellora Caves bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, arrive at Bangalore, Karnataka station.

Where does the Madurai to Ellora Caves train arrive?

Madurai to Ellora Caves train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar station.

Can I drive from Madurai to Ellora Caves?

Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Ellora Caves is 1330 km. It takes approximately 19h 48m to drive from Madurai to Ellora Caves.

Where can I stay near Ellora Caves?

There are 165+ hotels available in Ellora Caves.

Madurai to Ellora Caves - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU)plane IXM - IXU
8h 6m
₹8,410–22,166
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagartrain 16733
33h 5m
₹1,219–6,056
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnatakabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Bangalore, Karnataka
2. Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Aurangabadbus Bangalore, Karnataka - Aurangabad
26h 27m
Drive 1,330.1 km
1. Drive from Madurai to Ellora Cavescar 1,330.1 km
19h 48m
₹15,068–21,765
Bus via Hyderabad
1. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Hyderabad, Telanganabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Hyderabad, Telangana
2. Take the bus from Hyderabad, Telangana to Aurangabadbus Hyderabad, Telangana - Aurangabad
28h 48m

Madurai (IXM) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU) flights

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11h 10mAverage Duration

₹7,545Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,199.5 km
Duration: 8h 6m

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

IndiGo Airlines and Air India Limited fly from Madurai (IXM) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ellora Caves via Bangalore, Karnataka and Aurangabad in around 26h 27m.

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