Aurangabad Railway Station (AWB)
औरंगाबाद रेलवे स्टेशन
Aurangabad Railway Station (Station code is AWB) is a railway station located on the Secunderabad-Manmad section. This railway station comes under the Nanded division of the South Central Railway zone and has rail connectivity with major cities such as Hyderabad, Delhi, Nizamabad, Nagpur, Nasik, Pune, Nanded and Latur Road.
Address of Aurangabad Railway Station : Railway Station Road, Aurangabad, Maharashtra - 431005
Aurangabad Railway Station Contact & Helpine number : 0240 2342034
Best Place to Visit Near Aurangabad Railway Station
- Bibi Ka Maqbara : 5.6 km from Aurangabad Rly Station
- Aurangabad Caves : 8.0 km from Aurangabad Rly Station
- Ellora Caves : 28.0 km from Aurangabad Rly Station
- Ajanta Caves : 98 km from Aurangabad Rly Station
- Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple : 29.0 km from Aurangabad Rly Station
Aurangabad Railway Station to Ajanta Caves
Ajanta caves are well connected by road as well. Ajanta caves are just at the distance of around 98 kms from Aurangabad railway station hence you have an option of hiring a taxi or travelling by the state-run buses. The Mumbai- Aurangabad highway is well connected to the other major cities like Delhi, Udaipur, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Nashik, Pune etc as well.
Ajanta Caves Timings : Ajanta caves remain open from 9.00am to 5.30pm.
| Name | Entry Fee (Indian) | Entry Fee (Foreigner) |
|---|---|---|
| Bibi Ka Maqbara | 15/- (INR) | 200/- (INR) |
| Aurangabad Caves | 15/- (INR) | 200/- (INR) |
| Ellora Caves | 30/- (INR) | 500/- (INR) |
| Ajanta Caves | 30/- (INR) | 500/- (INR) |
Amenities
| Platforms | 05 |
| Parking | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes |
| Public Transport | Yes |
| Retiring/ Dormitory Rooms | Click here, (How to book) |
| Cloak Room | Yes |
| Restaurants | Yes |
Airport Connectivity
Chikalthana Airport of Aurangabad is the nearest airport to Ellora, it connects to other major cities of India. Regular flights from Jaipur, Mumbai, Pune, Delhi and Udaipur are available for Aurangabad and from there one can find a bus or a taxi to Ellora caves.
- Distance between Aurangabad Junction Railway Station and Aurangabad Airport is 10 kms or 6.2 miles. It takes 12 minutes to travel from Aurangabad Junction Railway Station to Aurangabad Airport.
Bus Connectivity
Distance between Aurangabad Railway Station and Aurangabad Bus Stand is 2 kms or 1.2 miles. It takes 2 minutes to travel from Aurangabad Railway Station to Aurangabad Bus Stand.
Taxi/Autorickshaw
Auto rickshaw stand at the entrance of the station. Entrance of the station the passengers are provided with a taxi stand for the city taxis and private taxi cabs.
Hotels Near Aurangabad Railway Station
- Vivanta by Taj : 7.5 km from Aurangabad Rly Station
- Hotel Rama International : 5.9 km from Aurangabad Rly Station
- Hotel Green Olive : 1.9 km from Aurangabad Rly Station
- Lemon Tree Hotel : 6.8 km from Aurangabad Rly Station
- Ambassador Ajanta Hotel : 6.6 km from Aurangabad Rly Station