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

From ₹1,450 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 Goa 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 Goa to Elephanta Caves?

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

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

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Any date1 traveller

By road: ~553 km
Straight line: 410 km
Cheapest: ₹1,450
Fastest: 5h
Travellers: 1

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GoaLonda Jn (LD)

117 km by road

RedBus MSRTC AbhiBus Search buses

₹180–₹350

2.7h

Londa Jn (LD)Mumbai Dadar Central (DR)

11018 Chalukya Express · 3A · 529 km

Search trains IRCTC

₹1,120–₹1,310

12.9h

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: ₹1,450–₹1,960 one way

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