How to Reach Aurangabad

How to Reach Aurangabad by Air

Aurangabad airport is 10 km east of the city and is connected by daily flights to Mumbai and Delhi. Taxis and auto rickshaws are available outside the airport or you could have a rented car meet you on arrival.

How to Reach Aurangabad by Rail

Aurangabad is not located on the main route but some trains do stop here. However, Manmad, 113km northwest of Aurangabad is the closest junction for major trains from across the country. There are two direct trains to/from Mumbai as well as a daily train to Hyderabad in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. Other direct connections are to Delhi (1395 km) and one, every five days to Amritsar via Delhi. Local trains, taxis and buses connect the two places.

How to Reach Aurangabad by Bus

You can easily drive in as Aurangabad is well connected by road to the towns and cities around it. State Roadways buses and private bus companies connect Aurangabad from Pune (5 hours), Nashik (5 hours) Indore. Overnight luxury buses connect Aurangabad from Mumbai (12 hours) via Pune or Manmad.

Getting Around Aurangabad

There are a number of ways to get around the city. Auto-rickshaws are the all time favourites as their drivers often double as local guides. Car with drivers can be rented from car rental companies, or through travel agents and hotels.

The main taxi stand is near the bus stand from where one can hire taxis to Ellora and the fortress of Daulatabad.