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

From ₹3,250 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 Kolkata 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 Kolkata to Ellora caves?

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

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

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Any date1 traveller

By road: ~1,743 km
Straight line: 1,395 km
Cheapest: ₹3,250
Fastest: 12h
Travellers: 1

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KolkataHowrah Jn (HWH)

4 km by road

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₹50–₹110

Howrah Jn (HWH)Chalisgaon Jn (CSN)

12262 Howrah–Mumbai CST AC Duronto Express · 3A · 1707 km

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₹3,000–₹3,490

22h

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.

Route in Maps Taxi fares

₹200–₹320

Total for 1 traveller: ₹3,250–₹3,920 one way

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