There are 7 ways to get from Lucknow to Ellora by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport
best- Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU)plane LKO - IXU
6h 44m₹8,682–15,837Train
cheapest- Take the train from Aishbagh to Manmad Jntrain 12533 / ...
- Take the train from Manmad Jn to Potultrain 17687
21h 38m₹949–5,469Bus via Prayagraj
- Take the bus from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to Allahabad, Uttar Pradeshbus Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh - Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
- Take the bus from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh to Aurangabadbus Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh - Aurangabad
25h 25mDrive 1,124 km
- Drive from Lucknow to Elloracar 1,124 km
16h 34m₹12,535–18,106Train to Kanpur Airport, fly
- Take the train from Lucknow to Kanpur Centraltrain
- Fly from Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU)plane KNU - IXU
12h 27m₹9,783–26,821Train via Lucknowjn
- Take the train from Lucknowjn to Manmad Jntrain 12104 / ...
- Take the train from Manmad Jn to Potultrain 17687
22h 10m₹949–5,471Bus
- Take the bus from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to Aurangabadbus Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh - Aurangabad
35h 5m
Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lucknow to Ellora is to train which costs ₹950 - ₹5,500 and takes 21h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Lucknow to Ellora is to fly which takes 6h 44m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Lucknow to Ellora. However, there are services departing from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh and arriving at Aurangabad via Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Lucknow to Ellora. However, there are services departing from Aishbagh and arriving at Potul via Manmad Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 38m.
The distance between Lucknow and Ellora is 996 km. The road distance is 1124 km.
The best way to get from Lucknow to Ellora without a car is to train which takes 21h 38m and costs ₹950 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Lucknow to Ellora, including transfers.
Lucknow to Ellora bus services, operated by VyomRides, depart from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh station.
Lucknow to Ellora train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Aishbagh station.
The best way to get from Lucknow to Ellora is to fly which takes 6h 44m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹16,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹950 - ₹5,500 and takes 21h 38m, you could also bus via Prayagraj, which costs and takes 25h 25m.
What companies run services between Lucknow, India and Ellora, India?
IndiGo Airlines and Air India Limited fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aishbagh to Ellora via Manmad Jn and Potul in around 21h 38m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Aurangabad Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–21,000
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Aurangabad Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–21,000
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Aurangabad Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–22,000
Flights from Kanpur Airport to Aurangabad Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–25,000
Flights from Kanpur Airport to Aurangabad Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–25,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Aurangabad Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Aishbagh to Manmad Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–4,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹500–650
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,200–4,100
Train from Manmad Jn to Potul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Lucknow to Kanpur Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Lucknowjn to Manmad Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹500–4,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹500–650
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,200–4,100
Train from Manmad Jn to Potul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Bus from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh to Aurangabad
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Sarita Sharma Tourist Services
- Phone
- +919228009328
- rajratanbus@gmail.com
- Website
- Raj Ratan Tours & Travels
Bus from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to Aurangabad
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Raj Ratan Tours & Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Lucknow to Ellora bus services, operated by VyomRides, arrive at Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh station.
Lucknow to Ellora train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Manmad Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lucknow to Ellora is 1124 km. It takes approximately 16h 34m to drive from Lucknow to Ellora.
There are 117+ hotels available in Ellora.






