There are 7 ways to get from Tāj Mahal to Ellora Caves by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly
best- 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₹7,471–10,946Train
cheapest- Take the train from Agra Cantt to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagartrain 12716 / ...
19h 19m₹1,206–4,996Bus
- Take the bus from Agra, Uttar Pradesh to Nashik, Maharashtrabus Agra, Uttar Pradesh - Nashik, Maharashtra
- Take the bus from Nashik, Maharashtra to Aurangabadbus Nashik, Maharashtra - Aurangabad
24h 23mDrive 1,021.7 km
- Drive from Tāj Mahal to Ellora Cavescar 1,021.7 km
13h 55m₹11,553–16,688Fly from Agra Airport
- Fly from Agra Airport (AGR) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU)plane AGR - IXU
7h 11m₹23,808–31,045Train 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 36m₹9,146–25,476Bus via Indore
- Take the bus from Agra, Uttar Pradesh to Indore, Madhya Pradeshbus Agra, Uttar Pradesh - Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Take the bus from Indore, Madhya Pradesh to Aurangabadbus Indore, Madhya Pradesh - Aurangabad
26h 58m
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) 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 ₹7,000 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tāj Mahal to Ellora Caves. However, there are services departing from Agra, Uttar Pradesh and arriving at Aurangabad via Nashik, Maharashtra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 23m.
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 1238 km. The road distance is 1021.7 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 6h 17m to get from Tāj Mahal to Ellora Caves, including transfers.
Tāj Mahal to Ellora Caves bus services, operated by Shrinath Travel Agency Pvt. Ltd., depart from Agra, Uttar Pradesh 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 23m, you could also fly, which costs ₹23,000 - ₹31,000 and takes 7h 11m.
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, Uttar Pradesh, Nashik, Maharashtra, and Aurangabad in around 24h 23m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Aurangabad Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
Flights from Agra Airport to Aurangabad Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹23,000–30,000
Flights from Gwalior Airport to Aurangabad Airport via Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–23,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 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 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
- Phone
- +91 9099022225
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shrinath Travel Agency Pvt. Ltd.
Bus from Agra, Uttar Pradesh to Nashik, Maharashtra
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Shrinath Travel Agency Pvt. Ltd.
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Booking & Getting There
Tāj Mahal to Ellora Caves bus services, operated by Shrinath Travel Agency Pvt. Ltd., arrive at Nashik, Maharashtra 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 1022 km. It takes approximately 13h 55m to drive from Tāj Mahal to Ellora Caves.
There are 169+ hotels available in Ellora Caves.