Surat to Ellora & Ajanta Caves by tempo traveller or bus

Ellora & Ajanta Caves is a heritage destination in Maharashtra, ≈ 336 km from Surat. Tell us your dates and group size and verified operators send you itemised quotes to compare.

Surat to Ellora & Ajanta Caves is ≈ 336 km by road, 7–9 hours in a tempo traveller or bus. A 2-day round trip in a 17-seater tempo traveller costs ₹20,800–25,500, and ₹44,900–60,400 in a 49-seater coach (as of Oct 2026).

Distance
≈ 336 km
estimated
Drive time
7–9 h
group vehicle
Plan for
2 to 3 days
most groups
Round trip
~739 km
crosses a state border
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Surat to Ellora & Ajanta Caves fare by vehicle

Round trip with driver over 2 days, about 739 km in all. Pick a vehicle to get exact quotes.

Surat to Ellora & Ajanta Caves: indicative fares by vehicle
VehicleSeatsRound trip, 2 daysQuotes
SUV / Innova6–7₹14,600–19,300Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 12-seater9–12₹17,700–22,400Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 17-seater13–17₹20,800–25,500Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater18–26₹23,900–30,100Get quotes
Force Urbania (luxury van)10–17₹27,000–34,800Get quotes
Mini Bus 28–35 seater27–35₹33,200–44,900Get quotes
AC Coach 40–49 seater36–49₹44,900–60,400Get quotes
AC Coach 50–56 seater50–56₹52,600–68,200Get quotes

Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. An inter-state toll estimate is included; parking is extra at actual cost. State entry tax for crossing the border is not included yet; operators add it on the quote. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.

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On the way

Places close to the route, good for a break or a darshan stop.

  • Saputara

Add to the trip: around Ellora & Ajanta Caves

Distances are estimated from the map.

Good to know

  • Heritage sites close one day a week and some limit bus parking; share your plan with the operator so the driver knows the drop points.
  • Crossing a state border adds a permit or entry tax for commercial vehicles. Operators with an all-India permit include it; ask for it on the quote.
  • Quotes usually include fuel, driver, and his food and stay. Tolls, parking and state taxes are listed separately. Yippigo shows each quote line by line.

Questions groups ask

How far is Ellora & Ajanta Caves from Surat by road?

≈ 336 km one way (estimated from the map), so about 739 km for the round trip with local running. The drive takes 7–9 hours with tea and meal stops.

What is the tempo traveller fare from Surat to Ellora & Ajanta Caves?

For a 2-day round trip with driver: ₹17,700–22,400 (Tempo Traveller 12-seater), ₹20,800–25,500 (Tempo Traveller 17-seater), ₹23,900–30,100 (Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater), indicative, October 2026. That covers vehicle hire, the driver allowance, night halts and 5% GST; tolls and parking are extra. State entry tax for Maharashtra is not in these figures; operators add it on the quote.

How much does a bus from Surat to Ellora & Ajanta Caves cost?

For a 2-day round trip with driver: ₹33,200–44,900 (Mini Bus 28–35 seater), ₹44,900–60,400 (AC Coach 40–49 seater), ₹52,600–68,200 (AC Coach 50–56 seater), as of Oct 2026. Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra. State entry tax for Maharashtra is not in these figures; operators add it on the quote.

How many days should a group plan for Ellora & Ajanta Caves?

Most groups make it 2 to 3 days. With an extra day you can add Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) and Shirdi.

Which vehicle suits my group?

Up to 7 people fit an SUV or Innova; 9–26 a tempo traveller; 27–35 a mini bus; 36–56 a full-size coach. Leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips.

How do I get exact prices?

Post your dates and group size on Yippigo. Up to 6 verified operators near Surat are invited to quote, aiming for 3 quotes: vehicle, driver, tolls and permits line by line. You compare and pay the operator you choose an advance (20–30%) directly.