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Hyderabad To Ajanta & Ellora

Flights
- Total distance:454 km
- Nearest Airport:Aurangabad
Taxi
- Total distance:454 km
- Duration: 8 Hrs by car
- Price:from Rs. 9 per km
Bus
- Total distance:454 km
- Duration: 8 Hrs by Bus
Trains
- Best trains to take:Rameswaram-Okha Express (16733), Kacheguda Manmad Passenger (57561)
- Last station:Aurangabad
- Total distance:454 km
Hotels
- Hotels: 2 Hotel | 2 Guesthouses
- Hotel reviews: 61
- Awards: 2 of 4 hotels won Best of 2012 award

Best way to travel from Hyderabad to Ajanta & Ellora

Ajanta Ellora is situated in Aurangabad, which is located at a distance of around 551 km from Hyderabad. The Ajanta Ellora Caves, famous for paintings and sculptures, are well-connected to Hyderabad by airways, railways and roadways. However, the best way to reach Ajanta Ellora, in Aurangabad, from Hyderabad is by flight, which takes about an hour. Ajanta Caves are situated around 100 km from Aurangabad, while Ellora Caves are located around 30 km away. The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at Hyderabad is situated at a distance of around 24 km from the city centre and can be reached by hiring autorickshaws, buses and taxis. Various facilities like escalators and passenger lifts, child-care room, duty-free shopping, baggage-handling system and car-calling facilities are available at the Aurangabad Airport.

Transport options from Hyderabad to Ajanta & Ellora

Hyderabad to Ajanta & Ellora By Flight: Take a direct flight from Hyderabad to Aurangabad, a journey of around 1 hour. Aurangabad Airport, also known as Chikkalthana Airport, is located at a distance of around 6 km from the city centre that can be covered by buses, cabs and taxis. From Aurangabad, take a cab or a bus to reach the Ajanta Ellora Caves. Ideal for seniors, individual travellers and kids.

Hyderabad to Ajanta & Ellora By Car: Take a cab or taxi to reach Ajanta Ellora, which takes around 10 hours. These taxis and cabs charge approximately between INR9 to INR50 per kilometre, depending upon the showtype of car. Cabs or taxis are suitable for group travel and for travelling with seniors and kids.

Hyderabad to Ajanta & Ellora By Bus: Take a direct bus from Hyderabad to Aurangabad that takes around 11 hours. The Ajanta Ellora Caves can be reached by taxis, autos or buses from the Aurangabad Bus Stand. Ideal for individual travellers and backpackers as these are economical.

Hyderabad to Ajanta & Ellora By Train: There is a direct train from Hyderabad to Aurangabad, which takes around 17 hours. The places covered between Hyderabad to Aurangabad include Hyderabad -176 km-> Nizamabad -140 km-> Huzur Sahib Nanded-38 km-> Purna Junction - 226km -> Aurangabad. Ajanta Caves and Ellora Caves are situated 100 km and 30 km respectively from the Aurangabad railway station. The distance between the caves and the railway station can be covered by hiring taxis and buses. This mode of transport is ideal for travelling with seniors, kids and families.

Travelling tips to Ajanta & Ellora

way more than just caves...

Post by Divya | Delhi | May 25, 2006

Its best to take a maharashtra state tourist bus from aurangabad or other towns from where they operate, especially if u're travelling alone. Summer time dont forget to carry a hat and water bottle. hats are available there, but expensive. do buy one if u forget to take along because the heat is killing. keep sipping water as you walk.

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Amazing Ajanta and Excellent Ellora

Post by Amitra | Thane | Feb 6, 2013

Have powerful torch as the caves are quite dark inside. Photography with flash/ tripod is not allowed. Avoid shoes with lace for frequent on and off. Cover Ajanta during first half as the caves are east facing. Have sufficient water and food at the parking bay of Ajanta as nothing is available at the cave upstairs. Be aware of honey bee caves around as at times they get annoyed. Aurangabad is well connected with the rest of the country in all three ways � Air, Rail and Road and you could search on internet that suits your needs. We travelled from Mumbai and found the following is the best option. 17057 Devagiri Express Daily Mumbai (CSTM) 21.05 Aurangabad (AWB) 04.05, 12 stops, 7 hours, 274km, 3AC � Rs.503. 17618 Tapovan Express Daily AWB 14.35 CSTM 22.05, 12 stops, 7 hour 30 minutes, CC � Rs.403

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