How much does it cost to travel from Chennai to Ajanta Caves?

From ₹2,500 per person, depending on how you travel. 3 complete routes are compared here, each with flights, trains, buses and shared jeeps priced separately.

What is the fastest way from Chennai to Ajanta Caves?

The fastest option takes about 12 hours door to door. Slower, cheaper options are also compared, including all-road and rail-only routes.

Is there a direct flight from Chennai to Ajanta Caves?

Yes — a flight option is included among the 3 routes compared here, checked against real airline route data rather than assumed.

Chennai to Ajanta Caves — routes, cost and how to reach

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Chennai to Ajanta Caves — routes, cost and how to reach · BestRoute4U

Any date1 traveller

By road: ~1,203 km
Straight line: 962 km
Cheapest: ₹2,500
Fastest: 12h
Travellers: 1

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ChennaiChennai Central (MAS)

1 km by road

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₹50–₹110

Chennai Central (MAS)Majri Jn (MJRI)

12269 Chennai–Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express · 3A · 970 km

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₹1,820–₹2,120

11.9h

Majri Jn (MJRI)Jalgaon Jn (JL)

17037 Secunderabad–Bikaner Express · 3A · 458 km

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₹1,000–₹1,180

7.5h

Jalgaon Jn (JL)Ajanta Caves

Shared Sumo/Bolero · 72 km

Shared jeeps leave the stand between 05:00 and 07:00 and then stop for the day. Be early or lose a day.

Route in Maps Taxi fares

₹200–₹320

3.1h

Total for 1 traveller: ₹3,070–₹3,730 one way

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