There are 9 ways to get from Agra to Sarnath by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Banaras
best- Take the train from Agra Cantt to Banarastrain 20176 / ...
9h 31m₹529–4,105Train
cheapest- Take the train from Agra Fort to Varanasi Citytrain 14864 / ...
13h 51m₹437–3,390Bus
- Take the bus from Agra, Uttar Pradesh to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Agra, Uttar Pradesh - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
10h 36mDrive 638 km
- Drive from Agra to Sarnathcar 638 km
6h 52m₹7,208–10,411Taxi
- Take the taxi from Agra to Sarnathtaxi 638 km
6h 52m₹9,500–12,000Train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Agra Cantt to New Delhitrain
- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane DEL - VNS
5h 47m₹5,714–9,560Bus, train
- Take the bus from Agra, Uttar Pradesh to Allahabad, Uttar Pradeshbus Agra, Uttar Pradesh - Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
- Take the train from Prayagraj Rambag to Sarnathtrain 11061 / ...
11h 47mTrain to Hindon, fly
- Take the train from Raja Ki Mandi to Sahibabadtrain
- Fly from Hindon (HDO) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane HDO - VNS
6h 48m₹6,150–18,623Train to Khajuraho Civil Airport, fly
- Take the train from Agra Cantt to Khajurahotrain
- Fly from Khajuraho Civil Airport (HJR) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane HJR - VNS
11h₹12,131–26,075
Agra to Sarnath by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Agra to Sarnath is to train which costs ₹430 - ₹3,400 and takes 13h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Agra to Sarnath is to train and fly which takes 5h 47m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹10,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Agra to Sarnath. However, there are services departing from Agra, Uttar Pradesh and arriving at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Agra to Sarnath. However, there are services departing from Agra Cantt and arriving at Sarnath via Banaras and Varanasi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
The distance between Agra and Sarnath is 587 km. The road distance is 638 km.
The best way to get from Agra to Sarnath without a car is to train via Banaras which takes 9h 31m and costs ₹500 - ₹4,100.
It takes approximately 9h 31m to get from Agra to Sarnath, including transfers.
Agra to Sarnath bus services, operated by Raj Kalpana Travels Pvt Ltd, depart from Agra, Uttar Pradesh station.
Agra to Sarnath train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Agra Cantt station.
The best way to get from Agra to Sarnath is to train via Banaras which takes 9h 31m and costs ₹500 - ₹4,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 36m.
What companies run services between Agra, India and Sarnath, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Agra Cantt to Banaras once daily. Tickets cost ₹310–2,400 and the journey takes 7h. Alternatively, Raj Kalpana Travels Pvt Ltd operates a bus from Agra, Uttar Pradesh to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 10h 26m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–7,000
Flights from Hindon to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–14,000
Flights from Khajuraho Civil Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–23,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Agra Cantt to Banaras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
Train from Agra Cantt to New Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Prayagraj Rambag to Sarnath
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Agra Fort to Varanasi City
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
Train from Raja Ki Mandi to Sahibabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Agra Cantt to Khajuraho
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- Phone
- +91 9355777632
- [email protected]
- Website
- Raj Kalpana Travels Pvt Ltd
Bus from Agra, Uttar Pradesh to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- Raj Kalpana Travels Pvt Ltd
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
Agra Taxi
- Phone
- +91 983 744 4549
- Website
- agrataxi.co.in
Agra Taxi Services
- Phone
- +91 992 720 0567
- Website
- agrataxi.net
One Way Cab
- Phone
- +91 888 123 8888
- Website
- onewaycab.co.in
Rajasthan Cab
- Phone
- +91 935 881 1941
- Website
- rajasthancab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Agra to Sarnath bus services, operated by Raj Kalpana Travels Pvt Ltd, arrive at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.
Agra to Sarnath train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Banaras station.
Yes, the driving distance between Agra to Sarnath is 638 km. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Agra to Sarnath.
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