How to travel from Mumbai to Aurangabad, India

The distance between Mumbai and Aurangabad is around 303km (188 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 60m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Mumbai to Aurangabad by train, plane, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Santcruz then fly from Mumbai (BOM) to Aurangabad (IXU).

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₹5,570($70)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Aurangabad.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₹240($3)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Aurangabad.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₹875($11)
Operated by

Purple Bus

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Aurangabad.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹11,140($140)
Operated by

Ola Cabs

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Drive

Drive to Aurangabad.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance340km (211 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mumbai and Aurangabad

There are several options for getting from Mumbai to Aurangabad by train, plane, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹240 ($3) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹5,570 ($70).

The distance between Mumbai and Aurangabad is around 303km (188 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 273km (170 miles)

It takes around 1h 60m to get from Mumbai and Aurangabad by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mumbai to Aurangabad is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx ₹5,570 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Mumbai and Aurangabad, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹240 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mumbai and Aurangabad. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Mumbai and Aurangabad with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 6hrs.

Indian Railways run train services between Mumbai and Aurangabad. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mumbai and Aurangabad. It typically takes around 10h 30m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Mumbai and Aurangabad with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 10h 30m.

Purple Bus run regular bus services between Mumbai and Aurangabad. Buses run hourly and take around 10h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mumbai to Aurangabad. We recommend that you take the train to Santcruz then fly from Mumbai (BOM) to Aurangabad (IXU). instead which will take 1h 60m.

The closest major airport to Aurangabad is Chikkalthana Airport (IXU) (IXU) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Aurangabad. Pune Airport (PNQ) (PNQ) and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) (BOM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Mumbai and Aurangabad. The distance is around 340km (211 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mumbai to Aurangabad is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 1h 60m and will usually cost around ₹5,570 ($70).

How do I get from Mumbai to Aurangabad

Compare travel optionsbetween Mumbai and Aurangabad

Transport options from Mumbai to Aurangabad
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
1h 60m
₹5,570($70)
every 15 mins303km (188 miles)
Train
6hrs
₹240($3)
4 times a day359km (223 miles)
Bus
10h 30m
₹875($11)
hourly334km (208 miles)
Taxi
4h 55m
₹11,140($140)
on demand340km (211 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
₹3,185($40)
on demand340km (211 miles)

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Airports near Aurangabad

The following major airports near Aurangabad offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

IXU
Chikkalthana Airport (IXU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Aurangabad
PNQ
Pune Airport (PNQ)
International Airport
Distance
207km (129 miles) from Aurangabad
BOM
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)
International Airport
Distance
273km (170 miles) from Aurangabad