There are 6 ways to get from Tāj Mahal to Ellora Caves by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Agra Cantt to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagartrain 12716 / ...
19h 19m₹1,206–4,996Bus
- Take the bus from Agra to Indorebus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Indore to Aurangabadbus redbusIndia_NON A/C Sleeper
24h 24mDrive 1,008 km
- Drive from Tāj Mahal to Ellora Cavescar 1,008 km
13h 37m₹11,258–16,262Fly from Agra Airport
- Fly from Agra Airport (AGR) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU)plane AGR - IXU
17h 6m₹21,808–29,045Train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Agra Cantt to New Delhitrain
- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU)plane DEL - IXU
6h 17m₹6,471–11,446Train to Gwalior Airport, fly
- Take the train from Agra Cantt to Gwalior Jn.train
- Fly from Gwalior Airport (GWL) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU)plane GWL - IXU
8h 26m₹10,146–26,476
Agra Airport (AGR) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tāj Mahal to Ellora Caves is to train which costs ₹1,200 - ₹5,000 and takes 19h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Tāj Mahal to Ellora Caves is to train and fly which takes 6h 17m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tāj Mahal to Ellora Caves. However, there are services departing from Agra and arriving at Aurangabad via Indore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Tāj Mahal to Ellora Caves. However, there are services departing from Agra Cantt and arriving at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 19m.
The distance between Tāj Mahal and Ellora Caves is 1239 km. The road distance is 1008 km.
The best way to get from Tāj Mahal to Ellora Caves without a car is to train which takes 19h 19m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹5,000.
It takes approximately 19h 19m to get from Tāj Mahal to Ellora Caves, including transfers.
Tāj Mahal to Ellora Caves bus services, operated by Hans Travels, depart from Agra station.
Tāj Mahal to Ellora Caves train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Agra Cantt station.
The best way to get from Tāj Mahal to Ellora Caves is to train which takes 19h 19m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹5,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 24h 24m, you could also fly, which costs ₹21,000 - ₹29,000 and takes 17h 6m.
What companies run services between Tāj Mahal, India and Ellora Caves, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Agra Cantt to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar once daily. Tickets cost ₹550–4,200 and the journey takes 18h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tāj Mahal to Ellora Caves via Agra, Indore, and Aurangabad in around 24h 24m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Agra Airport to Aurangabad Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 27h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹21,000–28,000
Flights from Agra Airport to Aurangabad Airport via Bengaluru, Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹21,000–28,000
Flights from Agra Airport to Aurangabad Airport via Bengaluru, Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹21,000–28,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Aurangabad Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Gwalior Airport to Aurangabad Airport via Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Wednesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–24,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Aurangabad Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Agra Cantt to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–4,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹550–650
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,300–4,200
Train from Agra Cantt to New Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Agra Cantt to Gwalior Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Agra to Indore
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
Bus from Indore to Aurangabad
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Agra to Indore
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Indore to Aurangabad
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Agra to Indore
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Indore to Aurangabad
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- 9001274136
- [email protected]
- Website
- Choudhary travels and cargo
Bus from Agra to Indore
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Choudhary travels and cargo
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Agra to Indore
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,000
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Indore to Aurangabad
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Indore to Aurangabad
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Website
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
Bus from Indore to Aurangabad
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
- Phone
- +91 9030531288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shri Vishwakarma Travels
Bus from Indore to Aurangabad
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Shri Vishwakarma Travels
- Website
- Shri Vishwakarma Travels
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Tāj Mahal to Ellora Caves bus services, operated by Hans Travels, arrive at Indore station.
Tāj Mahal to Ellora Caves train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tāj Mahal to Ellora Caves is 1008 km. It takes approximately 13h 37m to drive from Tāj Mahal to Ellora Caves.
There are 157+ hotels available in Ellora Caves.