How much does it cost to travel from Kochi to Ellora caves?

From ₹2,860 per person, depending on how you travel. 5 complete routes are compared here, each with flights, trains, buses and shared jeeps priced separately.

What is the fastest way from Kochi to Ellora 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 Kochi to Ellora caves?

Yes — a flight option is included among the 5 routes compared here, checked against real airline route data rather than assumed.

Kochi to Ellora caves — routes, cost and how to reach

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Kochi to Ellora caves — routes, cost and how to reach · BestRoute4U

Any date1 traveller

By road: ~1,411 km
Straight line: 1,129 km
Cheapest: ₹2,860
Fastest: 12h
Travellers: 1

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KochiErnakulam Jn. C (ERSC)

8 km by road

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₹100–₹160

15m

Ernakulam Jn. C (ERSC)Kalyan Jn (KYN)

16331 Mumbai CST–Trivandrum Express · 3A · 1322 km

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₹2,390–₹2,780

13.2h

Kalyan Jn (KYN)Chalisgaon Jn (CSN)

12289 Mumbai Cstm–Nagpur Duronto Express · 3A · 291 km

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₹740–₹870

3.6h

Chalisgaon JnEllora caves

Shared Sumo/Bolero · 70 km

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

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₹200–₹320

Total for 1 traveller: ₹3,430–₹4,130 one way

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