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

From ₹2,970 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 Shankarpur to Ajanta Caves?

The fastest option takes about 15 hours door to door. Slower, cheaper options are also compared, including all-road and rail-only routes.

Is there a direct flight from Shankarpur to Ajanta Caves?

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

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

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Any date1 traveller

By road: ~1,547 km
Straight line: 1,238 km
Cheapest: ₹2,970
Fastest: 15h
Travellers: 1

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ShankarpurKharagpur Jn (KGP)

97 km by road

RedBus MSRTC AbhiBus Search buses

₹120–₹190

1.7h

Kharagpur Jn (KGP)Maheji (MYJ)

12262 Howrah–Mumbai CST AC Duronto Express · 3A · 1516 km

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₹2,700–₹3,130

19.7h

MahejiAjanta Caves

Shared Sumo/Bolero · 50 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

2.2h

Total for 1 traveller: ₹2,970–₹3,620 one way

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