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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How much does a taxi cost from Aurangabad to Ellora?

For an Aurangabad to Ellora taxi, the one-way fare is ₹1,199 for a Hatchback, ₹1,649 for a Sedan, and ₹2,699 for an SUV. Ellora is approximately 30 km from Aurangabad and the journey generally takes around 45–60 minutes.

How to book a cab in Sambhaji Nagar?

Select the kind of your journey (one way or round trip), choose a pickup spot, select your car category, and contact Ashvik Cab by call or message along with your travel date. We confirm the fare and share driver and cab details before your travel date, and the entire process takes less than ten minutes.

What type of car (Hatchback, Sedan, SUV) do you prefer?

The choice of car type depends on the group you’re in. A hatchback is ideal for solo travelers or couples traveling with light luggage, a sedan is the most popular option for families of three to four with normal luggage, and an SUV is ideal for larger families or groups of 5 to 6 who want to stick together in one vehicle.

Planning a one-way drop or a round trip with sightseeing?

If you have a return plan already in place or are moving on from Ellora, opt for a one-way drop. Choose a round trip if you want the same cab to wait for you and take you back, which often includes Grishneshwar Temple and Daulatabad Fort on the way.

Which cab service is best in Sambhaji Nagar?

Ashvik Cab provides the best cab service in Sambhajinagar; they have all types of vehicles and buses available.

What days are the Ellora Caves closed?

Ellora Caves are closed every Tuesday. They are open all other days of the week, including national holidays, typically between 9 AM and 5:30 PM.

Are cabs available from the Sambhaji Nagar Airport or Railway Station?

Yes, Ashvik Cab offers Sambhaji Nagar Airport (Chikalthana) and Railroad Station pickup services. When you book, tell us your flight or train number and what time you expect to arrive, and your driver will be waiting with plenty of time to spare for delays.

Can I book a round trip with sightseeing included?

Yes. You can also visit nearby places like Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, Daulatabad Fort, Bibi Ka Maqbara, and Panchakki along with your trip to Ellora Caves as a round trip. Now you tell your driver where you’re going when you book so that your route can be planned.

Are tolls and parking included in the fare?

The fare quoted by Ashvik Cab upfront includes the tolls on the route and the driver allowance. The entry ticket and parking fee are paid separately at the gate, right at the Ellora Caves site, as these are paid to the site authority and not to the cab operator.

How much does a one-way taxi cost?

A one-way taxi from Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad) to Ellora starts at ₹1,199 for a Hatchback, ₹1,649 for a Sedan, and ₹2,699 for an SUV.

How long does the taxi journey take?

The Sambhaji Nagar to Ellora Caves drive takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour depending on your exact pickup point and traffic conditions on the day.

What is the distance from Aurangabad to Ellora Caves?

Ellora Caves are 27 to 30 kilometers from Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad) city center and about 34 kilometers from Sambhaji Nagar Airport.

Aurangabad to Ellora Taxi Service Every Journey@1,199

When people say they want to visit Ellora, they are not usually referring to another day trip. They are talking about standing in front of the Kailasa Temple, Cave 16, a structure carved downwards from a single rock by hand, without a single brick added from outside, more than a thousand years ago. The temple is about 30 kilometers away from Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad) city, and though the distance on the map may appear small, the actual experience depends on three factors that most travelers underestimate—the condition of the road, the punctuality of the driver, and the timing of your visit, as Ellora Caves remain closed every Tuesday and are open only between 9 AM and 5:30 PM on the rest of the days. Ashvik Cab has been running this exact route for years, carrying families on weekend trips, solo backpackers looking for UNESCO sites, and history students who want to see all 34 caves in one unhurried day. This page is a complete guide to help you understand everything about Sambhaji Nagar to Ellora cab booking, from pricing to time taken, which car is suitable for your group, and the booking process from first contact to drop-off.

Why Choose Ashvik Cab for Aurangabad to Ellora Taxi

Lakhs of visitors visit Ellora Caves every year, and hence the road between Sambhaji Nagar and Ellora is dotted with taxi operators promising the lowest fare. The issue for most travelers isn’t the cost but what occurs after you pay it: a driver who doesn’t know the caves’ layout, a car that breaks down halfway, or a fare that jumps up once tolls and waiting charges are thrown in. We built Ashvik Cab to eliminate exactly these hassles from Aurangabad to Ellora taxi bookings.

Every driver we send has done this route more than most travel bloggers who write about it. They know which gate at Ellora is closest to Cave 16, they know when the shuttle inside the complex gets congested, and they know the shortest stretch of road once you are ahead of Daulatabad. Our cars are inspected before every trip, not once a month, and our fares are quoted as a final number, not a base fare with five small additions, once you are already sitting inside the car.

We also understand that not all travelers want the same thing from an Ellora cab service. Some want a one-way straight drop because they have a plan to come back. Some want a full round trip with two or three stops in between. Some are coming to the airport with luggage and want a cab waiting outside arrivals. Ashvik Cab is created keeping such situations in mind where you don’t have to explain your plan thrice to three different people on call.

Distance and Travel Time – Sambhaji Nagar to Ellora Caves

Ellora Caves are located approximately 30 kilometers from the heart of Sambhaji Nagar city, although the distance can vary a little depending on where you get picked up from in the city. Usually the distance is 27 to 30 kilometers as the crow flies from central areas like Connaught, CIDCO, or Osmanpura. From Sambhaji Nagar Airport (Chikalthana), it extends to about 34 kilometers, as the airport is situated on the other end of the city from Ellora.

On normal days, with normal traffic and without a major festival crowd, it takes about 45 minutes to one hour by taxi to reach Ellora Caves from Sambhaji Nagar. The road passes Daulatabad Fort, so many travelers turn a simple drop into a half-day sightseeing run, without much added travel time. If you travel early in the morning, before 8 AM, you will get the lower end of that time estimate, as the route is clear and the ghats near Daulatabad are not yet congested.

It’s one of the shorter of the well-known day-trip distances in Maharashtra, and this is precisely why so many people opt to see Ellora in a single morning rather than stay overnight near the caves.

How to Book a Sambhaji Nagar to Ellora Taxi with Ashvik Cab – Step by Step

Booking an Ellora taxi should not be complicated, and with Ashvik Cab, it actually isn’t. And this is exactly how the process works.

Know what kind of trip. Before you make the call, be sure whether you want a one-way drop from Sambhaji Nagar to Ellora Caves or a round trip where the same cab waits for you and takes you back, possibly with stops at Daulatabad Fort, Grishneshwar Temple, or Bibi Ka Maqbara.
Choose your pickup location. Please let us know if you want pickup from your home address or from Sambhaji Nagar Railroad Station or Sambhaji Nagar Airport or a hotel in the city. This determines which driver is assigned and how early they leave to arrive on time.
Choose your car type. Ashvik Cab has a hatchback, sedan, and SUV on this route, so choose as per your group size and luggage. A family of four with luggage will travel much more comfortably in a sedan or SUV than a hatchback.
Confirm your travel date and check Tuesday closure. Ellora Caves remain shut every Tuesday. Confirm your booking only if your visiting date is not a Tuesday unless you are just visiting Grishneshwar Temple nearby.
Call or text Ashvik Cab with details as follows: Just give us your date, pick-up and drop-off points, preferred car, and type of trip. The fare is fixed and includes tolls and driver fees, so there will be no surprises when you arrive at Ellora.
Know your driver and cab details beforehand. You get the driver’s name, contact number, and cab number before the trip.
Have fun on the ride and in the caves. Your driver arrives on time at the pickup point, takes you to the Ellora Caves, and either waits for you to complete a round trip or ends the ride if you have a round trip or ends the ride for a one-way booking on the day of travel.

Usually, it takes less than ten minutes from the first call to a confirmed Sambhaji Nagar to Ellora Taxi Booking, as we don’t believe a simple cab ride needs a complicated system behind it.

Aurangabad to Ellora Caves Taxi Fare – What You Can Expect to Pay

One of the most searched questions before coming on this trip is simple—how much does a taxi from Aurangabad to Ellora Caves actually cost? The honest answer is that the cost depends on four factors: the type of car you choose, whether you opt for a one-way drop or a round trip, the number of stops you make along the way, and the season in which you are traveling.

For a one-way cab from Aurangabad to Ellora, the taxi fare usually starts at the lower end of the range for a hatchback and increases with sedan and SUV categories. Of course, a round trip with waiting time at Ellora and a couple of nearby stops like Grishneshwar Temple or Daulatabad Fort costs more than a plain drop, because the cab and driver are engaged for a longer stretch of the day. The options usually stack up like this:

Trip Type	Hatchback	Sedan	SUV
Sambhaji Nagar to Ellora – One Way Drop	₹1,199	₹1,649	₹2,699
Sambhaji Nagar to Ellora – Round Trip (with waiting)	₹2,199	₹2,199	₹4,499
Same-Day Ajanta + Ellora Taxi	₹3,500	₹3,600	₹6,500,

Ashvik Cab always tells you the final fare before you start the ride, not after. The quoted fare includes tolls and the driver’s daily allowance, unless you add extra stops. This service is unlike some taxi service providers in Ellora who quote a base fare and then add toll, parking, and waiting charges one by one once you are already on the road.

If you are comparing an Ajanta Ellora car rental for a longer multi-day plan that includes both the Ajanta Caves and the Ellora Caves, please note that this fare is calculated differently; it covers a full day of driving and an overnight stay for the driver, and we always provide a separate explanation to avoid any confusion. The fare includes a full day of driving and an overnight stay for the driver, and we always provide a separate explanation to ensure it is not confused with the shorter Ellora-only trip.

Types of Vehicles Available for Ajanta Ellora Taxi Service

Not all the groups need the same car, and Ashvik Cab has three major categories ready for this route.

Hatchback – Ideal for two or three passengers with light luggage, perfect for a quick one-way drop or a short round trip with not much luggage. It is the most economical option for single travelers or couples.

Sedan – the most booked option for Sambhaji Nagar to Ellora taxi, comfortable for three to four people with normal luggage, and you’ll get enough boot space for a day bag, camera equipment, and water bottles without anyone feeling cramped.

SUV – The SUV is perfect for families traveling with children, elderly people, or lots of luggage. It is also good for groups of 5-6 people who want to travel together in one vehicle instead of two cars. This is important when you are trying to keep everyone together for photographs at Kailasa temple.

Tempo Traveller – A Tempo Traveller is the right vehicle if you are planning a trip with your family, friends, or tour group members. It would be ideal for travelling in a large group without requiring separate vehicles for each member. In fact, it will be suitable for trips where everybody wants to travel together.

No matter which car you choose, all the Ashvik Cab vehicles used for this Ajanta Ellora taxi service come with a driver who knows the exact route, parking area close to the cave entrance, and the timing of the shuttle within the complex.

One-Way Drop or Round Trip with Sightseeing – Which One Should You Choose

This is the decision time. The right answer depends on your plan for the rest of the day.

If you already have a different route back, plan to stay in the vicinity of Ellora village for a few hours after your visit, or are combining this leg with another destination like Ajanta the following day and do not need the same cab to return with you, then go for a one-way Aurangabad to Ellora taxi.

If you want the same driver and cab to wait while you go through the caves and then drop you at nearby spots on the way back, take a round trip with sightseeing. The most requested combo by travellers is a visit to the Ellora Caves along with the Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, which is located just a kilometre away and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas in India, followed by a stop at Daulatabad Fort while returning to Sambhaji Nagar.

If travelling with family, a round trip is almost always the more practical choice. It’s much less convenient to find a new cab from Ellora for the return journey, particularly in the afternoon heat, than to have your original driver simply wait. Ashvik Cab does not charge a separate arrival fee for the driver to wait at Ellora during a round trip. The waiting time is already incorporated into the round-trip fare quoted to you upfront.

Places You Can Cover Along with Ellora Caves

The drive from Sambhaji Nagar to Ellora is through one of the most historically dense stretches of road in Maharashtra, and most travellers don’t stop at the caves alone. Here’s what’s worth adding to your itinerary.

Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple – it’s located right next to Ellora, so close that most people visit the temple either just before or just after the caves. It is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas mentioned in Hindu scripture and sees a steady stream of pilgrims along with the tourist crowd.

Daulatabad Fort – lies almost exactly on the route between Ellora and Sambhaji Nagar. The defensive design of this hilltop fortress, which briefly served as the capital of the Delhi Sultanate, still impresses visitors who climb to its higher vantage points.

Bibi Ka Maqbara – dubbed the Mini Taj for its resemblance to the Taj Mahal, this mausoleum is right in the city itself and makes an ideal first stop before you head out to Ellora or a last stop on your way back into town.

Panchakki – an old water mill built centuries ago using a clever system of underground pipes – is another quick stop that many travellers add if they are doing a full day of Sambhaji Nagar sightseeing around their Ellora trip.

Tell your Ashvik cab driver in advance which of these you want to include, and the round trip is planned around them so you are not driving back and forth across the city later.

Best Time to Visit Ellora Caves and Timings You Should Know

Ellora Caves are closed on Tuesdays and are open on all other days of the week. Visiting hours are usually 9am to 5.30pm, but check the current timing before you go, as they may vary slightly for festivals or maintenance.

The best months to visit are November to March, when the temperature is comfortable enough to walk between all 34 caves without the punishing afternoon heat that Maharashtra experiences in April, May, and early June. If you are traveling in summer, starting early, preferably before 8 AM, makes a real difference, both in comfort and in avoiding the crowds that build up by mid-morning.

If you want to see the major caves properly, plan for at least two to three hours at the site. Cave 16, the Kailasa Temple, in particular deserves a slow, unhurried walk around its full courtyard, rather than a quick five-minute glance from the entrance.

Ellora Caves Entry Fee and How Long the Visit Takes

The entry fees for the Ellora Caves are different for Indian and foreign nationals. Indians pay a nominal fee, and children are generally allowed free entry up to a certain age. Like most of the ASI protected monuments in India, foreigners pay a higher entry fee. It is worth carrying small denomination cash for the ticket counter and for the parking fee at the entrance since not every counter accepts cards smoothly during peak season.

Most visitors take two to three hours to walk through the main caves. Cave 16 alone takes a good part of that time just because of its scale. If you are combining Ellora with Grishneshwar Temple and Daulatabad Fort on the same day, budget for a full day out from Sambhaji Nagar, leaving mid-morning and returning early evening.

Airport and Railway Station Pickup for Your Ellora Taxi Booking

If you are flying into Sambhaji Nagar Airport or arriving by train to the railroad station, you can have the cab waiting for you without you first having to reach a hotel or another pickup point in the city with Ashvik Cab. At the time of your Sambhaji Nagar to Ellora Taxi Booking, just give your flight number or train number and your expected arrival time and your driver calculates his arrival with enough buffer to cover any delay.

The drive to Ellora is a little longer from the airport than from the city center, the airport being on the other side of Sambhaji Nagar. It is closer to the standard city distance from the railroad station. In either case, your driver is taking the route, so you don’t have to worry about navigating with luggage in hand after a flight or a long train journey.

Why Ashvik Cab Stands Out as an Ajanta Ellora Aurangabad Car Taxi Hire Service

There are many operators available for an Ellora cab on this route. So what makes Ashvik Cab stand apart from the rest?

Transparent fares. We do not add toll charges, parking charges or waiting charges as surprises when you are already at Ellora. What we quote is what you pay, one way or round trip.
Every driver on this trip is experienced and knows the shortest route through Daulatabad, the quickest parking spot at Ellora, and the best timing to avoid the crowd.
Book flexible cabs for any kind of booking, be it a quick Sambhaji Nagar to Ellora cab for solo travellers, a full family SUV for a round trip with three stops or a same-day Ajanta Ellora taxi to cover both cave complexes. Ashvik Cab will change the plan for your day and not the other way around.
Good cars – they aren’t checked randomly, but on a regular basis. No-one wants a breakdown thirty kilometers outside the city when they’re supposed to be sightseeing.
Support before, during and after your trip – if your flight is delayed, if you want to add one more stop mid-route, if you just want to change your pickup time, our team is reachable and responsive throughout.

This is why Ashvik Cab is the more reliable option among locals and repeat travellers alike when booking a Cokilometresrangabad to Ellora taxi or hiring a car to Ajanta Ellora Sambhaji Nagar.

Book Your Sambhaji Nagar to Ellora Cab Today

You shouldn’t be rushing through Ellora Caves, and neither should the cab that takes you there be something you have to worry about. Ashvik Cab drives, maps the route and times the journey so that you spend your day looking up at Cave 16 rather than looking at the time or arguing about the fare that changed midway through the ride. If you are looking for a direct Aurangabad to Ellora taxi or a complete round trip with sightseeing or an Ajanta Ellora taxi service over 2 days, call Ashvik Cab and get your Sambhaji Nagar to Ellora Taxi Booking confirmed with one clear, upfront fare.