There are 6 ways to get from Mahabaleshwar to Ajanta Caves by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra to Pune, Maharashtrabus
- Take the bus from Pune, Maharashtra to Aurangabadbus
- Take the taxi from Aurangabad to Ajanta Cavestaxi
11h 13mBus, train, taxi
cheapest- Take the bus from Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra to Pune, Maharashtrabus
- Take the train from Pune Jn to Manmad Jntrain
- Take the train from Manmad Jn to Pachora Jntrain
- Take the taxi from Pachora Jn to Ajanta Cavestaxi
13h 28m₹1,849–5,626Drive 425 km
- Drive from Mahabaleshwar to Ajanta Cavescar 425 km
6h 29m₹4,799–6,932Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mahabaleshwar to Ajanta Cavestaxi 425 km
6h 29m₹11,000–14,000Bus to Pune Airport, fly to Jalgaon, taxi
- Take the bus from Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra to Pune, Maharashtrabus
- Fly from Pune Airport (PNQ) to Jalgaon (JLG)plane PNQ - JLG
- Take the taxi from Jalgaon (JLG) to Ajanta Cavestaxi
8h 2m₹4,798–25,844Bus, bus to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, fly to Aurangabad Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from Neeta Bus Stand Mahabaleshwar to Chandni Chowkbus
- Take the bus from Chandani Chowk to Vileparlebus
- Fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU)plane BOM - IXU
- Take the taxi from Aurangabad Airport (IXU) to Ajanta Cavestaxi
10h 44m₹6,848–13,262
Pune Airport (PNQ) to Jalgaon (JLG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mahabaleshwar to Ajanta Caves is to bus and train and taxi which costs ₹1,800 - ₹6,000 and takes 13h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Mahabaleshwar to Ajanta Caves is to drive which takes 6h 29m and costs ₹4,800 - ₹7,000.
The distance between Mahabaleshwar and Ajanta Caves is 446 km. The road distance is 425 km.
The best way to get from Mahabaleshwar to Ajanta Caves without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 11h 13m and costs .
It takes approximately 11h 13m to get from Mahabaleshwar to Ajanta Caves, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Mahabaleshwar to Ajanta Caves is 425 km. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Mahabaleshwar to Ajanta Caves.
There are seven+ hotels available in Ajanta Caves.
What companies run services between Mahabaleshwar, India and Ajanta Caves, India?
There is no direct connection from Mahabaleshwar to Ajanta Caves. However, you can take the bus to Pune, Maharashtra, take the bus to Aurangabad, then take the taxi to Ajanta Caves. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Pune, Maharashtra, walk to Shaniwar Wada, take the line 94 bus to Pune station, walk to Pune Jn, take the train to Manmad Jn, take the train to Pachora Jn, then take the taxi to Ajanta Caves.
- Website
- fly91.in
Flights from Pune Airport to Jalgaon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–23,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Aurangabad Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–7,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pune Jn to Manmad Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Manmad Jn to Pachora Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- 8888424424
- [email protected]
- Website
- neetabus.in
Bus from Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra to Pune, Maharashtra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹380–1,400
- Website
- https://neetabus.in/
- Sleeper
- ₹480–1,400
- Seater
- ₹380–700
Bus from Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra to Pune, Maharashtra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹380–1,400
- Website
- https://neetabus.in/
- Sleeper
- ₹480–1,400
- Seater
- ₹380–700
Bus from Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra to Pune, Maharashtra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹380–1,400
- Website
- https://neetabus.in/
- Sleeper
- ₹480–1,400
- Seater
- ₹380–700
Bus from Neeta Bus Stand Mahabaleshwar to Chandni Chowk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹370–1,400
- Website
- https://neetabus.in/
- Sleeper
- ₹480–1,400
- Seater
- ₹370–650
- Phone
- 1800 22 1250
- Website
- msrtc.maharashtra.gov.in
Bus from Chandani Chowk to Vileparle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹270–710
- Schedules at
- msrtc.org.in
- Ordinary
- ₹270–350
- AC
- ₹420–600
- AC Shivneri
- ₹710
- Semi Luxury
- ₹429
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–14,000
Ajanta Ellora Taxi
- Phone
- +91 959 561 6138
- Website
- ajantaellorataxi.com
Aurangabad Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +91 927 250 0900
- Website
- aurangabadairporttaxi.com
Aurangabad Taxi Services
- Phone
- +91 992 371 5002
Govind Taxi
- Phone
- +91 95 52 23 96 95
Pravin tours & taxi service
- Phone
- +91 98 90 29 67 66
- Website
- pravincab.com
Ajanta Ellora Taxi
- Phone
- +91 959 561 6138
- Website
- ajantaellorataxi.com
Aurangabad Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +91 927 250 0900
- Website
- aurangabadairporttaxi.com
Aurangabad Taxi Services
- Phone
- +91 992 371 5002
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