There are 5 ways to get from Thanjavur to Ellora Caves by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Thanjavur to Manjattidaltrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU)plane TRZ - IXU
11h 40m₹14,223–20,345Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thanjavur to Karurtrain 16615 / ...
- Take the train from Karur to Aurangabadtrain 16733
34h 8m₹1,293–7,270Bus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Bangalorebus Thanjavur - Bangalore
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Aurangabadbus Bangalore, Karnataka - Aurangabad
27h 1mDrive 1,292.7 km
- Drive from Thanjavur to Ellora Cavescar 1,292.7 km
18h 59m₹14,573–21,050Bus via Hyderabad
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Hyderabad, Telanganabus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Hyderabad, Telangana
- Take the bus from Hyderabad, Telangana to Aurangabadbus Hyderabad, Telangana - Aurangabad
29h 38m
Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thanjavur to Ellora Caves is to train which costs ₹1,200 - ₹7,500 and takes 34h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Thanjavur to Ellora Caves is to train and fly which takes 11h 40m and costs ₹14,000 - ₹21,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thanjavur to Ellora Caves. However, there are services departing from Thanjavur and arriving at Aurangabad via Kempegowda Bus Station and Bangalore, Karnataka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Thanjavur to Ellora Caves. However, there are services departing from Thanjavur and arriving at Aurangabad via Karur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 8m.
The distance between Thanjavur and Ellora Caves is 1167 km. The road distance is 1292.7 km.
The best way to get from Thanjavur to Ellora Caves without a car is to bus which takes 27h 1m and costs .
It takes approximately 11h 40m to get from Thanjavur to Ellora Caves, including transfers.
Thanjavur to Ellora Caves bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Thanjavur station.
Thanjavur to Ellora Caves train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thanjavur station.
The best way to get from Thanjavur to Ellora Caves is to bus which takes 27h 1m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹7,500 and takes 34h 8m.
What companies run services between Thanjavur, India and Ellora Caves, India?
You can take a bus from Thanjavur to Ellora Caves via Bangalore, Kempegowda Bus Station, St Joseph's Indian School/ Malya Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, and Aurangabad in around 27h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thanjavur to Ellora Caves via Karur and Aurangabad in around 34h 8m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Aurangabad Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–18,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Aurangabad Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–18,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Aurangabad Airport via Madras, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–18,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Aurangabad Airport via Madras, Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–18,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Aurangabad Airport via Madras, Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thanjavur to Manjattidal
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Thanjavur to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Karur to Aurangabad
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹650–5,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹650–800
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,700–2,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,400–3,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹4,000–5,500
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Thanjavur to Bangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–700
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More Questions & Answers
Thanjavur to Ellora Caves bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Bangalore station.
Thanjavur to Ellora Caves train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thanjavur to Ellora Caves is 1293 km. It takes approximately 18h 59m to drive from Thanjavur to Ellora Caves.
There are 172+ hotels available in Ellora Caves.