There are 6 ways to get from Kanpur Central to Tāj Mahal by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Mankameshwar
best- Take the train from Kanpur Central to Agra Forttrain 12987 / ...
4h 48m₹215–1,541Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kanpur Central to Yamuna Bdg Agratrain 12179
4h 58m₹200–1,600Bus
- Take the bus from Kanpur to Agra, Uttar Pradeshbus Kanpur
5h 37mDrive 271 km
- Drive from Kanpur Central to Tāj Mahalcar 271 km
3h 35m₹3,060–4,419Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kanpur Central to Tāj Mahaltaxi 271 km
3h 35m₹3,700–4,400Fly, train
- Fly from Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)plane KNU - DEL
- Take the train from New Delhi to Agra Cantttrain
4h 19m₹5,136–16,238
Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kanpur Central to Tāj Mahal is to train which costs ₹200 - ₹1,600 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Kanpur Central to Tāj Mahal is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kanpur Central to Tāj Mahal. However, there are services departing from Kanpur and arriving at Agra, Uttar Pradesh via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kanpur Central and arriving at Yamuna Bdg Agra. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Kanpur Central and Tāj Mahal is 260 km. The road distance is 271 km.
The best way to get from Kanpur Central to Tāj Mahal without a car is to train via Mankameshwar which takes 4h 48m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Kanpur Central to Tāj Mahal, including transfers.
Kanpur Central to Tāj Mahal bus services, operated by A R Anjali Holidays, depart from Kanpur station.
Kanpur Central to Tāj Mahal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kanpur Central station.
The best way to get from Kanpur Central to Tāj Mahal is to train via Mankameshwar which takes 4h 48m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 37m.
What companies run services between Kanpur Central, India and Tāj Mahal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kanpur Central to Agra Fort every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, A R Anjali Holidays operates a bus from Kanpur to Agra, Uttar Pradesh every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kanpur Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kanpur Central to Agra Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
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 Kanpur Central to Yamuna Bdg Agra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Website
- A R Anjali Holidays
Bus from Kanpur to Agra, Uttar Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- A R Anjali Holidays
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–4,400
Kanhaiya Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 965 162 1616
Kanpur Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 783 925 0191
- Website
- kanpurtaxiservices.in
Orian Cabs
- Phone
- +91 969 612 1111
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More Questions & Answers
Kanpur Central to Tāj Mahal bus services, operated by A R Anjali Holidays, arrive at Agra, Uttar Pradesh station.
Kanpur Central to Tāj Mahal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Agra Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanpur Central to Tāj Mahal is 271 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Kanpur Central to Tāj Mahal.
There are 406+ hotels available in Tāj Mahal.