There are 6 ways to get from Mumbai to Ajanta by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU)plane BOM - IXU
- Take the taxi from Aurangabad Airport (IXU) to Ajantataxi
3h 57m₹6,516–11,482Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thane to Pachora Jntrain 22177 / ...
9h 21m₹839–2,632Train, taxi
- Take the train from Dadar to Manmad Jntrain
- Take the train from Manmad Jn to Pachora Jntrain
- Take the taxi from Pachora Jn to Ajantataxi
6h 52m₹1,338–4,004Bus
- Take the bus from Dadar East to Pune Swargatebus Ac Shivneri
- Take the bus from Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop to Pahurbus redbusIndia_NON A/C Sleeper / ...
12h 51mDrive 415 km
- Drive from Mumbai to Ajantacar 415 km
4h 36m₹4,022–5,810Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mumbai to Ajantataxi 415 km
4h 36m₹11,000–14,000
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mumbai to Ajanta is to train which costs ₹800 - ₹2,700 and takes 9h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Mumbai to Ajanta is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 57m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mumbai to Ajanta. However, there are services departing from Dadar East and arriving at Pahur via Swargate and Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Mumbai to Ajanta. However, there are services departing from Sion and arriving at Shendurni via Thane and Pachora. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
The distance between Mumbai and Ajanta is 386 km. The road distance is 415 km.
The best way to get from Mumbai to Ajanta without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 52m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,000.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Mumbai to Ajanta, including transfers.
Mumbai to Ajanta bus services, operated by MSRTC, depart from Dadar East station.
Mumbai to Ajanta train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thane station.
The best way to get from Mumbai to Ajanta is to bus which takes 12h 51m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹800 - ₹2,700 and takes 9h 21m.
What companies run services between Mumbai, India and Ajanta, India?
You can take a bus from Dadar East to Ajanta via Pune Swargate, Swargate, Ma Na Pa_Mangala, Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop, and Pahur in around 12h 51m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Thane to Pachora Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Aurangabad Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Dadar to Manmad Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Manmad Jn to Pachora Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Thane to Pachora Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- 1800 22 1250
- Website
- msrtc.maharashtra.gov.in
Bus from Dadar East to Pune Swargate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹270–612
- Schedules at
- msrtc.org.in
- Ordinary
- ₹270–370
- AC
- ₹440–600
- AC Shivneri
- ₹612
- Website
- Shri Sairam Travels
Bus from Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop to Pahur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Shri Sairam Travels
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sangitam Travels
Bus from Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop to Pahur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Sangitam Travels
- Website
- Shri Ganraj Travels Jay
Bus from Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop to Pahur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Shri Ganraj Travels Jay
- Website
- Pankaj & Jain Travels
Bus from Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop to Pahur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Pankaj & Jain Travels
Bus from Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop to Pahur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Mahendra Rajhans Travels Gour
- Website
- Patil Bus Service
Bus from Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop to Pahur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Patil Bus Service
- Website
- Akanshdeep Manish Travels
Bus from Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop to Pahur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Akanshdeep Manish Travels
- Website
- Kedar Tours & Travels
Bus from Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop to Pahur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Kedar Tours & Travels
- Website
- Swarajya Travels
Bus from Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop to Pahur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Swarajya Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–14,000
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
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 to Ajanta bus services, operated by MSRTC, arrive at Pune Swargate station.
Mumbai to Ajanta train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pachora Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mumbai to Ajanta is 415 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Mumbai to Ajanta.
There are four+ hotels available in Ajanta.