Key hubs
Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar) airport and railway station
- Nearest airport
- Aurangabad Airport (IXL) is roughly 10–15 minutes by road from the city. Major flights connect to Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad and Bangalore.
- Railway station
- Aurangabad Junction is the main station; it has express and local trains to Mumbai, Pune, Parbani and other regional centres. Some trains also connect to Hyderabad and Chennai.
- Getting around
- A private car and driver is essential for Ajanta and Ellora; most travellers hire for 3–4 days. Auto-rickshaws are cheap and convenient within the city, but less reliable for long distances.
How to reach Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar) by air
Aurangabad Airport (IXL) is close to the city, about 10-15 minutes by road, with direct flights from Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad and Bengaluru.
How to reach Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar) by train
Aurangabad Junction is the main railway station, with express and local trains to Mumbai and Pune and some connections to Hyderabad and Chennai.
How to reach Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar) by road
Aurangabad is about 4-5 hours by road from Mumbai and 3-4 hours from Pune via national highways; roads to Ajanta (about 2 hours) and Ellora (about 45 minutes) are generally in good condition.
Getting around Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar)
A private car and driver is close to essential for visiting Ajanta and Ellora, which involve full-day trips; auto-rickshaws are convenient and inexpensive for getting around the city itself.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar)
- Hire a car and driver for the duration of your stay; it protects you from heat, traffic and long walks between sights.
- Choose a hotel on Jalna Road or in a quiet residential area like Aurangpura if access to restaurants and shops matters. Avoid staying in very narrow bazaar lanes if mobility is limited.
- Aurangabad has good hospitals and pharmacies, especially around Jalna Road. Note the nearest one to your hotel before sightseeing.
- Carry water, a hat, sunscreen and socks for temple floors. Marble can be very hot in the afternoon; plan visits to Bibi Ka Maqbara and temples for early morning or late afternoon.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.
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