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

The cheapest way to get from Shimoga to Ellora Caves is to train which costs ₹1,800 - ₹8,000 and takes 29h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shimoga to Ellora Caves is to bus and fly which takes 7h 44m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹22,000.

Is there a direct bus between Shimoga and Ellora Caves?

No, there is no direct bus from Shimoga to Ellora Caves. However, there are services departing from Hosnagar and arriving at Aurangabad via Kempegowda Bus Station and Bengaluru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Shimoga and Ellora Caves?

No, there is no direct train from Shimoga to Ellora Caves. However, there are services departing from Anandapuram and arriving at Potul via Birur Jn and Manmad Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 2m.

How far is it from Shimoga to Ellora Caves?

The distance between Shimoga and Ellora Caves is 928 km. The road distance is 771.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Shimoga to Ellora Caves without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 18h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 18h 50m to get from Shimoga to Ellora Caves, including transfers.

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

Shimoga to Ellora Caves bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Hosnagar station.

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

Shimoga to Ellora Caves train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Anandapuram station.

Train or bus from Shimoga to Ellora Caves?

The best way to get from Shimoga to Ellora Caves is to train which takes 29h 2m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹8,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹2,900 - ₹6,000 and takes 21h 52m.

Where does the Shimoga to Ellora Caves bus arrive?

Shimoga to Ellora Caves bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Bangalore station.

Where does the Shimoga to Ellora Caves train arrive?

Shimoga to Ellora Caves train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Birur Jn station.

Can I drive from Shimoga to Ellora Caves?

Yes, the driving distance between Shimoga to Ellora Caves is 772 km. It takes approximately 11h 42m to drive from Shimoga to Ellora Caves.

Where can I stay near Ellora Caves?

There are 145+ hotels available in Ellora Caves.

Shimoga to Ellora Caves - 7 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Shimoga to Ellora Caves by taxi, bus, train, car, or plane

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Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Shimoga to Shivamogga Sagar Road / BH Roadtaxi
2. Take the bus from Shivamogga Sagar Road / BH Road to Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop to Walujbus
18h 50m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Anandapuram to Birur Jntrain
2. Take the train from Birur Jn to Manmad Jntrain
3. Take the train from Manmad Jn to Potultrain
29h 2m
₹1,821–7,536
Drive 771.8 km
1. Drive from Shimoga to Ellora Cavescar 771.8 km
11h 42m
₹8,660–12,508
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shimoga to Ellora Cavestaxi 771.8 km
11h 42m
₹11,000–15,000
Taxi, bus to Bajpe Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Shimoga to Kollurtaxi
2. Take the bus from Kollur to Mangalorebus
3. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU)plane IXE - IXU
11h 25m
₹11,364–24,552
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hosnagar to Bangalorebus Hosnagar - Bangalore
2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Aurangabadbus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
21h 52m
₹2,939–5,570
Bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Hosnagar to Bangalorebus
2. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU)plane BLR - IXU
7h 44m
₹9,489–21,468

Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU) flights

27Weekly Planes

9h 21mAverage Duration

₹8,679Cheapest Price

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Distance: 928.3 km
Duration: 18h 50m

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

You can take a vehicle from Shimoga to Ellora Caves via Anandapuram, Birur Jn, Manmad Jn, and Potul in around 29h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Shimoga to Ellora Caves via Hosnagar, Bangalore, Kempegowda Bus Station, KR Market, Bengaluru, and Aurangabad in around 21h 52m.

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