What is the cheapest way to get from Howrah to Ellora Caves?

The cheapest way to get from Howrah to Ellora Caves is to train via Shalimar which costs ₹1,100 - ₹7,000 and takes 34h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Howrah to Ellora Caves?

The fastest way to get from Howrah to Ellora Caves is to fly which takes 6h 56m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹18,000.

Is there a direct train between Howrah and Ellora Caves?

No, there is no direct train from Howrah to Ellora Caves. However, there are services departing from Howrah Jn and arriving at Potul via Manmad Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 41m.

How far is it from Howrah to Ellora Caves?

The distance between Howrah and Ellora Caves is 1437 km. The road distance is 1563.7 km.

How do I travel from Howrah to Ellora Caves without a car?

The best way to get from Howrah to Ellora Caves without a car is to train which takes 29h 41m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹7,000.

How long does it take to get from Howrah to Ellora Caves?

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Howrah to Ellora Caves, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Howrah to Ellora Caves train from?

Howrah to Ellora Caves train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Howrah Jn station.

Train or fly from Howrah to Ellora Caves?

The best way to get from Howrah to Ellora Caves is to fly which takes 6h 56m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹18,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹7,000 and takes 29h 41m.

Where does the Howrah to Ellora Caves train arrive?

Howrah to Ellora Caves train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Manmad Jn station.

Can I drive from Howrah to Ellora Caves?

Yes, the driving distance between Howrah to Ellora Caves is 1564 km. It takes approximately 20h 44m to drive from Howrah to Ellora Caves.

Where can I stay near Ellora Caves?

There are 144+ hotels available in Ellora Caves.

Howrah to Ellora Caves - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Howrah to Ellora Caves by plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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Fly to Aurangabad Airport
best
1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU)plane CCU - IXU
6h 56m
₹8,618–17,818
Train via Shalimar
cheapest
1. Take the train from Shalimar to Manmad Jntrain 18030
2. Take the train from Manmad Jn to Potultrain 17687
34h 51m
₹1,169–6,989
Train
1. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Manmad Jntrain 12130 / ...
2. Take the train from Manmad Jn to Potultrain 17687
29h 41m
₹1,170–6,993
Ferry, bus via Varanasi
1. Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry
2. Take the bus from Kolkata to Varanasibus
3. Take the bus from Varanasi to Aurangabadbus
37h 14m
Drive 1,563.7 km
1. Drive from Howrah to Ellora Cavescar 1,563.7 km
20h 44m
₹17,502–25,280
Fly to Pune Airport, bus
1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Pune Airport (PNQ)plane CCU - PNQ
2. Take the bus from Viman Nagar to Waluj Bus Standbus
10h 12m
₹8,374–17,980
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry
2. Take the bus from Babughat Bus Stand to Nagpur Ashirwad Parkingbus
3. Take the bus from Nagpur to Aurangabadbus
47h 9m
₹7,772–8,854

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU) flights

39Weekly Planes

5h 31mAverage Duration

₹8,079Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,436.8 km
Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Howrah, India and Ellora Caves, India?

IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, and Air India Express fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Howrah Jn to Ellora Caves via Manmad Jn and Potul in around 29h 41m.

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