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

The cheapest way to get from Salem to Ellora Caves is to train which costs ₹1,200 - ₹6,500 and takes 29h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salem to Ellora Caves is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹23,000.

Is there a direct bus between Salem and Ellora Caves?

No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Ellora Caves. However, there are services departing from Salem, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Aurangabad via Bangalore, Karnataka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Salem and Ellora Caves?

No, there is no direct train from Salem to Ellora Caves. However, there are services departing from Salem Market and arriving at Aurangabad via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 46m.

How far is it from Salem to Ellora Caves?

The distance between Salem and Ellora Caves is 1052 km. The road distance is 1111.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Salem to Ellora Caves without a car is to bus which takes 22h 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Salem to Ellora Caves, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Salem to Ellora Caves?

The best way to get from Salem to Ellora Caves is to bus which takes 22h 42m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹6,500 and takes 29h 46m, you could also fly, which costs ₹7,500 - ₹23,000 and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the Salem to Ellora Caves bus arrive?

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

Where does the Salem to Ellora Caves train arrive?

Salem to Ellora Caves train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Aurangabad station.

Can I drive from Salem to Ellora Caves?

Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Ellora Caves is 1111 km. It takes approximately 16h 14m to drive from Salem to Ellora Caves.

Where can I stay near Ellora Caves?

There are 172+ hotels available in Ellora Caves.

Salem to Ellora Caves - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Salem to Ellora Caves by bus, plane, train, 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.

Bus, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Aurangabad Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Salem to Nihams Hospitalbus
2. Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
3. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU)plane BLR - IXU
6h 37m
₹8,818–16,138
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Salem Jn to Aurangabadtrain 16733
29h 46m
₹1,198–6,333
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnatakabus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Bangalore, Karnataka
2. Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Aurangabadbus Bangalore, Karnataka - Aurangabad
22h 42m
Drive 1,111.3 km
1. Drive from Salem to Ellora Cavescar 1,111.3 km
16h 14m
₹12,528–18,096
Fly Salem to Ozar Airport, train
1. Fly from Salem (SXV) to Ozar Airport (ISK)plane SXV - ISK
2. Take the train from Nasik Road to Manmad Jntrain
3. Take the train from Manmad Jn to Lasurtrain
8h 24m
₹10,347–30,606
Fly Salem to Aurangabad Airport
1. Fly from Salem (SXV) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU)plane SXV - IXU
5h 36m
₹7,672–22,343
Bus to Coimbatore International Airport, fly to Pune Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Salem to Chitrabus
2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Pune Airport (PNQ)plane CJB - PNQ
3. Take the bus from Viman Nagar to Waluj Bus Standbus
10h 35m
₹8,658–15,258
Bus, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Pune Airport
1. Take the bus from Salem to Nihams Hospitalbus
2. Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
3. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Pune Airport (PNQ)plane BLR - PNQ
4. Take the bus from Viman Nagar to Waluj Bus Standbus
11h 58m
₹6,974–14,800
Bus, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Nanded Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Salem to Nihams Hospitalbus
2. Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
3. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Nanded Airport (NDC)plane BLR - NDC
4. Take the train from Nanded to Aurangabadtrain
11h 16m
₹5,568–28,648
Bus, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Ozar Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Salem to Nihams Hospitalbus
2. Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
3. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Ozar Airport (ISK)plane BLR - ISK
4. Take the train from Nasik Road to Manmad Jntrain
5. Take the train from Manmad Jn to Lasurtrain
10h 50m
₹7,838–21,638
Bus via Pune
1. Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnatakabus
2. Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Pune, Maharashtrabus
3. Take the bus from Pune, Maharashtra to Aurangabadbus
26h 14m

Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU) flights

3Weekly Planes

1h 40mAverage Duration

₹7,621Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Salem to Ellora Caves.

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Distance: 1,051.8 km
Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Ellora Caves via Bangalore, Karnataka and Aurangabad in around 22h 42m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Jn to Aurangabad once a week. Tickets cost ₹600–4,900 and the journey takes 27h 55m.

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