There are 7 ways to get from Mumbai CST to Ellora Caves by train, plane, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, fly
best- Take the train from Csmt to Santacruztrain
- Fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU)plane BOM - IXU
3h 44m₹5,616–11,826Train via Manmād
cheapest- Take the train from C Shivaji Maharaj T to Manmad Jntrain 12534 / ...
- Take the train from Manmad Jn to Potultrain 17687
7h 16m₹631–2,988Train
- Take the train from C Shivaji Maharaj T to Lasurtrain 17057 / ...
6h 50m₹670–2,293Bus via Bhiwandi
- Take the bus from Bhiwandi, Maharashtra to Aurangabadbus Bhiwandi, Maharashtra - Aurangabad
9h 53mDrive 329.5 km
- Drive from Mumbai CST to Ellora Cavescar 329.5 km
3h 40m₹3,743–5,406Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mumbai CST to Ellora Cavestaxi 329.5 km
3h 40m₹9,000–11,000Bus
- Take the bus from Mumbai, Maharashtra to Aurangabadbus Mumbai, Maharashtra - Aurangabad
10h 35m
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mumbai CST to Ellora Caves is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹2,300 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Mumbai CST to Ellora Caves is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Mumbai CST station to Ellora Caves. However, there are services departing from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus station and arriving at Aurangabad via Rani Laxmibai Chowk, Balkum Naka and Bhiwandi, Maharashtra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Mumbai CST to Ellora Caves. However, there are services departing from C Shivaji Maharaj T and arriving at Lasur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Mumbai CST and Ellora Caves is 338 km. The road distance is 329.5 km.
The best way to get from Mumbai CST to Ellora Caves without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Mumbai CST to Ellora Caves, including transfers.
Mumbai CST to Ellora Caves bus services, operated by Dolphin Travel House, depart from Bhiwandi, Maharashtra station.
Mumbai CST to Ellora Caves train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from C Shivaji Maharaj T station.
The best way to get from Mumbai CST to Ellora Caves is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Bhiwandi, which costs and takes 9h 53m.
What companies run services between Mumbai CST, India and Ellora Caves, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from C Shivaji Maharaj T to Lasur 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 9m. Alternatively, Dolphin Travel House operates a bus from Bhiwandi, Maharashtra to Aurangabad hourly, and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Aurangabad Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- mumbaisuburban.gov.in
Train from Csmt to Santacruz
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹8–11
- Schedules at
- wr.indianrailways.gov.in
- 2nd Class
- ₹8–11
- 1st Class
- ₹45–70
- Phone
- +91 02269875555
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dolphin Bus
Bus from Bhiwandi, Maharashtra to Aurangabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Dolphin Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–11,000
Armaani Travels
- Phone
- +91-9892270663
- Website
- armaanitravels.com
GaadiCab
- Phone
- +91-9665-703-666
- Website
- gaadicab.com
Ola Cabs
- Phone
- +91 92 26 54 77 77
- Website
- olacabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Mumbai CST to Ellora Caves bus services, operated by Dolphin Travel House, arrive at Aurangabad station.
Mumbai CST to Ellora Caves train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Lasur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mumbai CST to Ellora Caves is 330 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Mumbai CST to Ellora Caves.
There are 168+ hotels available in Ellora Caves.