There are 6 ways to get from Pune to Ellora Caves by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Shivajinagar to Waluj Bus Standbus
5h 28m₹1,408–2,937Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pune Jn to Aurangabadtrain 17629
7h 55m₹752–2,581Drive 248.5 km
- Drive from Pune to Ellora Cavescar 248.5 km
3h 37m₹2,794–4,035Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pune to Ellora Cavestaxi 248.5 km
3h 37m₹6,500–8,500Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Swargate to Vileparlebus
- Fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU)plane BOM - IXU
6h 3m₹5,294–10,010Bus via Aurangabad
- Take the bus from Pune, Maharashtra to Aurangabadbus Pune, Maharashtra - Aurangabad
6h 27m
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pune to Ellora Caves is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹2,600 and takes 7h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Pune to Ellora Caves is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Pune to Ellora Caves. However, there are services departing from Shivajinagar and arriving at Waluj Bus Stand via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Pune to Ellora Caves. However, there are services departing from Pune Jn and arriving at Aurangabad via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
The distance between Pune and Ellora Caves is 252 km. The road distance is 248.5 km.
The best way to get from Pune to Ellora Caves without a car is to bus which takes 5h 28m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Pune to Ellora Caves, including transfers.
Pune to Ellora Caves bus services, operated by Purple Bus, depart from Shivajinagar station.
Pune to Ellora Caves train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pune Jn station.
The best way to get from Pune to Ellora Caves is to bus which takes 5h 28m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹750 - ₹2,600 and takes 7h 55m.
What companies run services between Pune, India and Ellora Caves, India?
Purple Bus operates a bus from Shivajinagar to Waluj Bus Stand hourly. Tickets cost ₹900–2,300 and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Pune Jn to Aurangabad once daily. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 7h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Aurangabad Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–7,500
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pune Jn to Aurangabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- Phone
- 020 67186800
- businfo@prasannapurple.com
- Website
- purplebus.in
Bus from Shivajinagar to Waluj Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹900–2,300
- Website
- https://purplebus.in/
- Sleeper
- ₹900–2,300
- Phone
- 1800 22 1250
- Website
- msrtc.maharashtra.gov.in
Bus from Swargate to Vileparle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹290–710
- Schedules at
- msrtc.org.in
- Ordinary
- ₹290–370
- AC
- ₹440–650
- AC Shivneri
- ₹710
- Semi Luxury
- ₹429
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,500
Sainath Cab
- Phone
- +91 927 159 6940
- Website
- sainathcab.com
Soham Travels
- Phone
- +91 982 242 4003
- Website
- sohamtravelspune.com
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More Questions & Answers
Pune to Ellora Caves bus services, operated by Purple Bus, arrive at Waluj Bus Stand station.
Pune to Ellora Caves train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Aurangabad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pune to Ellora Caves is 249 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Pune to Ellora Caves.
There are 170+ hotels available in Ellora Caves.