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There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Ajanta Caves by plane, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly to Aurangabad Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU)plane plane MEL - IXU
    2. Take the taxi from Aurangabad Airport (IXU) to Ajanta Cavestaxi taxi
    22h 10m
    ₹33,601–89,001

  2. Fly to Ozar Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ozar Airport (ISK)plane plane MEL - ISK
    2. Take the train from Nasik Road to Pachora Jntrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Pachora Jn to Ajanta Cavestaxi taxi
    24h 35m
    ₹46,491–135,151

  3. Fly to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)plane plane MEL - BOM
    2. Take the train from Thane to Pachora Jntrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Pachora Jn to Ajanta Cavestaxi taxi
    25h 54m
    ₹37,389–86,286

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration22h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket₹30,807Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,783.4 km
  • Duration: 22h 10m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Ajanta Caves, India?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Ajanta Caves. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Aurangabad Airport (IXU), then take the taxi to Ajanta Caves. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Ozar Airport (ISK), take the taxi to Nasik Road, take the train to Pachora Jn, then take the taxi to Ajanta Caves.

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