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 30h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salem to Ellora Caves is to bus and fly which takes 8h 7m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹20,000.

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 and arriving at Aurangabad via Bengaluru and Solapur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 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 Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 12m.

How far is it from Salem to Ellora Caves?

The distance between Salem and Ellora Caves is 1184 km. The road distance is 1110.3 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 via Solāpur which takes 21h 42m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹5,500.

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

It takes approximately 11h 24m 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 Royal Rich India R No. 108, depart from Salem 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 or bus from Salem to Ellora Caves?

The best way to get from Salem to Ellora Caves is to bus via Solāpur which takes 21h 42m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹5,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹6,500 and takes 30h 12m.

Where does the Salem to Ellora Caves bus arrive?

Salem to Ellora Caves bus services, operated by Royal Rich India R No. 108, arrive at Bengaluru station.

Where does the Salem to Ellora Caves train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Salem to Ellora Caves?

Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Ellora Caves is 1110 km. It takes approximately 16h 13m to drive from Salem to Ellora Caves.

Where can I stay near Ellora Caves?

There are 146+ hotels available in Ellora Caves.

Salem to Ellora Caves - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 8 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 to Coimbatore International Airport, fly to Aurangabad Airport
best
1. Take the bus from FlixBus Salem - Kondalampatti Bypass to FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circlebus
2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU)plane CJB - IXU
11h 24m
₹10,399–23,096
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Salem Jn to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagartrain 16733
30h 12m
₹1,198–6,333
Bus via Solāpur
1. Take the bus from Salem to Bengalurubus
2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Solapurbus
3. Take the bus from Solapur to Aurangabadbus
21h 42m
₹2,145–5,173
Drive 1,110.3 km
1. Drive from Salem to Ellora Cavescar 1,110.3 km
16h 13m
₹10,769–15,555
Bus, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Aurangabad Airport
1. Take the bus from Salem to Madiwalabus
2. Take the bus from Bengaluru Dairy Circle to Kempegowda International Airportbus
3. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU)plane BLR - IXU
8h 7m
₹7,903–19,416
Bus to Trichy International Airport, fly to Aurangabad Airport
1. Take the bus from Salem to Tiruchirappallibus
2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU)plane TRZ - IXU
12h 16m
Bus to Coimbatore International Airport, fly to Pune Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from FlixBus Salem - Kondalampatti Bypass to FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circlebus
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
11h 35m
₹9,155–18,258
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salem to Bengalurubus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper
2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Aurangabadbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
22h 7m
₹1,985–5,173

Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU) flights

48Weekly Planes

11h 20mAverage Duration

₹9,583Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Salem to Ellora Caves.

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Distance: 1,184.3 km
Duration: 11h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Salem to Ellora Caves via Bengaluru, Solapur, and Aurangabad in around 21h 42m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Jn to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar once a week. Tickets cost ₹600–4,900 and the journey takes 28h 15m.

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