There are 8 ways to get from Shimoga to Ellora Caves by taxi, bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, bus via Pune
best- Take the taxi from Shimoga to Shivamogga Sagar Road / BH Roadtaxi
- Take the bus from Shivamogga Sagar Road / BH Road to Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop to Walujbus
18h 50mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Anandapuram to Birur Jntrain
- Take the train from Birur Jn to Manmad Jntrain
- Take the train from Manmad Jn to Potultrain
29h 2m₹1,821–7,536Drive 771.8 km
- Drive from Shimoga to Ellora Cavescar 771.8 km
11h 42m₹7,549–10,904Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shimoga to Ellora Cavestaxi 771.8 km
11h 42m₹11,000–15,000Taxi, bus to Bajpe Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Shimoga to Kollurtaxi
- Take the bus from Kollur to Mangalorebus
- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU)plane IXE - IXU
11h 25m₹11,364–23,552Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Shimoga to Shivamogga Sagar Road / BH Roadtaxi
- Take the bus from Shivamogga Sagar Road / BH Road to Hubballibus
- Take the bus from Hubballi to Aurangabadbus
21h 18mTrain to Kempegowda International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Anandapuram to Yasvantpur Jntrain
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU)plane BLR - IXU
11h 49m₹8,656–21,791Train, train to Hubli Airport, fly
- Take the train from Anandapuram to Birur Jntrain
- Take the train from Birur Jn to Hubli Jntrain
- Fly from Hubli Airport (HBX) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU)plane HBX - IXU
18h 52m₹8,501–26,846
Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shimoga to Ellora Caves is to train which costs ₹1,800 - ₹8,000 and takes 29h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Shimoga to Ellora Caves is to taxi and bus and fly which takes 11h 25m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹24,000.
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.
The distance between Shimoga and Ellora Caves is 928 km. The road distance is 771.8 km.
The best way to get from Shimoga to Ellora Caves without a car is to taxi and bus via Pune which takes 18h 50m and costs .
It takes approximately 18h 50m to get from Shimoga to Ellora Caves, including transfers.
Shimoga to Ellora Caves train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Anandapuram station.
Shimoga to Ellora Caves train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Birur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimoga to Ellora Caves is 772 km. It takes approximately 11h 42m to drive from Shimoga to Ellora Caves.
There are 147+ hotels available in Ellora Caves.
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.
Airlines
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Aurangabad Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–20,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Aurangabad Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–20,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Aurangabad Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–20,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Aurangabad Airport via Madras, Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–20,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Aurangabad Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Aurangabad Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Hubli Airport to Aurangabad Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–24,000
Flights from Hubli Airport to Aurangabad Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–22,000
Flights from Hubli Airport to Aurangabad Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–22,000
Flights from Hubli Airport to Aurangabad Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–22,000
Flights from Hubli Airport to Aurangabad Airport via Pune, Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–23,000
Flights from Hubli Airport to Aurangabad Airport via Madras, Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–23,000
Train operators
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Anandapuram to Birur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Birur Jn to Manmad Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹500–4,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹500–650
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,100–4,000
Train from Manmad Jn to Potul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Anandapuram to Yasvantpur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Anandapuram to Birur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Birur Jn to Hubli Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Bus operators
- Phone
- 0836 230 7300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vijayanand Travels
Bus from Shivamogga Sagar Road / BH Road to Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹800–1,700
- Schedules at
- Vijayanand Travels
Bus from Shivamogga Sagar Road / BH Road to Hubballi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹360–550
- Schedules at
- Vijayanand Travels
- Website
- Kaveri Travels and Tourist
Bus from Shivamogga Sagar Road / BH Road to Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Kaveri Travels and Tourist
Bus from Shivamogga Sagar Road / BH Road to Hubballi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Kaveri Travels and Tourist
- Website
- Sri Durgamba Travels
Bus from Shivamogga Sagar Road / BH Road to Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Durgamba Travels
Bus from Shivamogga Sagar Road / BH Road to Hubballi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Durgamba Travels
- Website
- East West Travels
Bus from Shivamogga Sagar Road / BH Road to Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- East West Travels
Bus from Shivamogga Sagar Road / BH Road to Hubballi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- East West Travels
- Website
- Sundesha Travels
Bus from Shivamogga Sagar Road / BH Road to Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sundesha Travels
Bus from Shivamogga Sagar Road / BH Road to Hubballi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sundesha Travels
- Website
- N.T Shreyas
Bus from Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop to Waluj
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- N.T Shreyas
- Website
- Humrahi Travels
Bus from Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop to Waluj
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Humrahi Travels
- Website
- N.T Mahalaxmi
Bus from Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop to Waluj
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- N.T Mahalaxmi
- Website
- Rahul Travels ShivKrupa
Bus from Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop to Waluj
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Rahul Travels ShivKrupa
- Phone
- +91 02269875555
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dolphin Bus
Bus from Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop to Waluj
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Dolphin Bus
- Website
- Konduskar Travels Pvt. Ltd
Bus from Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop to Waluj
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Konduskar Travels Pvt. Ltd
- Website
- Humrahi Aditi Travels
Bus from Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop to Waluj
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Humrahi Aditi Travels
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kollur to Mangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–240
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 93738 99995
- [email protected]
- Website
- Humsafar Bus
Bus from Hubballi to Aurangabad
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Humsafar Bus
Other operators
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–15,000
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