There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Tāj Mahal by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly Chennai International Airport to Agra Airport
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Agra Airport (AGR)plane MAA - AGR
6h 52m₹12,230–28,288Train via Perambur
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Agra Cantttrain 20493
34h 58m₹957–7,171Train
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Agra Cantttrain 12621 / ...
29h 14m₹1,003–6,504Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Hyderabad, Telanganabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Hyderabad, Telangana
- Take the bus from Hyderabad, Telangana to Agra, Uttar Pradeshbus Hyderabad, Telangana - Agra, Uttar Pradesh
43h 12mDrive 1,842.5 km
- Drive from Chennai to Tāj Mahalcar 1,842.5 km
28h 29m₹20,834–30,093Fly Chennai International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)plane MAA - DEL
- Take the train from New Delhi to Agra Cantttrain
7h 30m₹8,895–14,688Train to Tirupati Airport, fly to Agra Airport
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Agra Airport (AGR)plane TIR - AGR
8h 26m₹19,527–49,659
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Agra Airport (AGR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Tāj Mahal is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹6,500 and takes 29h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Tāj Mahal is to fly which takes 6h 52m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹29,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Tāj Mahal. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Agra, Uttar Pradesh via Hyderabad, Telangana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Tāj Mahal. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Agra Cantt via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 14m.
The distance between Chennai and Tāj Mahal is 1616 km. The road distance is 1842.5 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Tāj Mahal without a car is to train which takes 29h 14m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹6,500.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Chennai to Tāj Mahal, including transfers.
Chennai to Tāj Mahal bus services, operated by Vikram Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Tāj Mahal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Tāj Mahal is to fly which takes 6h 52m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹29,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹6,500 and takes 29h 14m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 43h 12m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Tāj Mahal, India?
IndiGo Airlines, Air India Express, and Air India Limited fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Agra Airport (AGR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Agra Cantt 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹800–6,500 and the journey takes 29h 5m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Agra Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–29,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Agra Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–29,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Agra Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–29,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport via Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–13,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Agra Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹19,000–48,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Agra Cantt
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹800–6,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹800–1,000
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,100–2,600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,000–3,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹5,000–6,500
Train from New Delhi to Agra Cantt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- 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 Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Perambur to Agra Cantt
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹800–6,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹800–1,000
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,100–2,600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,000–3,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹5,000–6,500
- Phone
- +91 91309 66666
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vikram Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Hyderabad, Telangana
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Vikram Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Tāj Mahal bus services, operated by Vikram Travels, arrive at Hyderabad, Telangana station.
Chennai to Tāj Mahal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Agra Cantt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Tāj Mahal is 1842 km. It takes approximately 28h 29m to drive from Chennai to Tāj Mahal.
There are 427+ hotels available in Tāj Mahal.