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

From ₹2,480 per person, depending on how you travel. 2 complete routes are compared here, each with flights, trains, buses and shared jeeps priced separately.

What is the fastest way from Chennai to Elephanta Caves?

The fastest option takes about 5 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 Elephanta Caves?

Yes — a flight option is included among the 2 routes compared here, checked against real airline route data rather than assumed.

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

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Any date1 traveller

By road: ~1,276 km
Straight line: 1,021 km
Cheapest: ₹2,480
Fastest: 5h
Travellers: 1

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ChennaiChennai Park (MPK)

0 km by road

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₹50–₹110

Chennai Park (MPK)Mumbai Dadar Central (DR)

12163 Dadar–Chennai Egmore SF Express · 3A · 1259 km

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₹2,280–₹2,660

20.5h

Mumbai Dadar Central (DR)Elephanta Caves

Shared Sumo/Bolero · 15 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

₹150–₹300

39m

Total for 1 traveller: ₹2,480–₹3,070 one way

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