There are 6 ways to get from Howrah to Tāj Mahal by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Agra Airport
best- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Agra Airport (AGR)plane CCU - AGR
8h 49m₹23,218–37,268Train
cheapest- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Agra Forttrain 12307 / ...
20h 33m₹589–4,327Bus
- Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Kolkata, West Bengal - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Agra, Uttar Pradeshbus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Agra, Uttar Pradesh
24h 42mDrive 1,289.2 km
- Drive from Howrah to Tāj Mahalcar 1,289.2 km
16h 33m₹14,500–20,944Fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport, train
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)plane CCU - DEL
- Take the train from New Delhi to Agra Cantttrain
6h 58m₹6,383–13,668Fly to Gwalior Airport, train
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Gwalior Airport (GWL)plane CCU - GWL
- Take the train from Gwalior Jn. to Agra Cantttrain
8h 24m₹10,568–24,708
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Agra Airport (AGR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Howrah to Tāj Mahal is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹4,400 and takes 20h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Howrah to Tāj Mahal is to fly and train which takes 6h 58m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Howrah to Tāj Mahal. However, there are services departing from Kolkata, West Bengal and arriving at Agra, Uttar Pradesh via Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Howrah to Tāj Mahal. However, there are services departing from Howrah Jn and arriving at Fatehabad Road via Mankameshwar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 33m.
The distance between Howrah and Tāj Mahal is 1194 km. The road distance is 1289.2 km.
The best way to get from Howrah to Tāj Mahal without a car is to train which takes 20h 33m and costs ₹550 - ₹4,400.
It takes approximately 8h 49m to get from Howrah to Tāj Mahal, including transfers.
Howrah to Tāj Mahal bus services, operated by SRS Munna Travels, depart from Kolkata, West Bengal station.
Howrah to Tāj Mahal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Howrah Jn station.
The best way to get from Howrah to Tāj Mahal is to fly which takes 8h 49m and costs ₹23,000 - ₹38,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹4,400 and takes 20h 33m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 24h 42m.
What companies run services between Howrah, India and Tāj Mahal, India?
IndiGo Airlines and Air India Limited fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Agra Airport (AGR) twice daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Howrah Jn to Agra Fort once daily. Tickets cost ₹550–4,400 and the journey takes 19h 55m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Agra Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹25,000–39,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Agra Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹25,000–39,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Agra Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹20,000–39,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Gwalior Airport via Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–24,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Gwalior Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–27,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Gwalior Airport via Lucknow, Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–24,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–12,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Gwalior Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000–28,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Gwalior Airport via Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–24,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–14,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Gwalior Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000–28,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Howrah Jn to Agra Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–4,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹550–700
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,400–4,400
Train from New Delhi to Agra Cantt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Gwalior Jn. to Agra Cantt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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More Questions & Answers
Howrah to Tāj Mahal bus services, operated by SRS Munna Travels, arrive at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.
Howrah to Tāj Mahal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Agra Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howrah to Tāj Mahal is 1289 km. It takes approximately 16h 33m to drive from Howrah to Tāj Mahal.
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