There are 4 ways to get from Kanpur to Tāj Mahal by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kanpur Central to Yamuna Bdg Agratrain 12179
3h 58m₹370–1,726Bus
- Take the bus from Kanpur to Agrabus Kanpur - Agra
5h 32m₹605–1,545Drive 271.3 km
- Drive from Kanpur to Tāj Mahalcar 271.3 km
3h 36m₹3,030–4,377Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kanpur to Tāj Mahaltaxi 271.3 km
3h 36m₹3,600–4,400
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kanpur to Tāj Mahal is to train which costs ₹370 - ₹1,800 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Kanpur to Tāj Mahal is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Kanpur to Tāj Mahal. However, there are services departing from Kanpur and arriving at Agra via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Kanpur to Tāj Mahal. However, there are services departing from Kanpur Central and arriving at Yamuna Bdg Agra via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Kanpur and Tāj Mahal is 259 km. The road distance is 271.3 km.
The best way to get from Kanpur to Tāj Mahal without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs ₹370 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Kanpur to Tāj Mahal, including transfers.
Kanpur to Tāj Mahal bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Kanpur station.
Kanpur to Tāj Mahal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kanpur Central station.
The best way to get from Kanpur to Tāj Mahal is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs ₹370 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹600 - ₹1,600 and takes 5h 32m.
What companies run services between Kanpur, India and Tāj Mahal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kanpur Central to Yamuna Bdg Agra once daily. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 3h 49m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Kanpur to Agra once daily. Tickets cost ₹460–5,250 and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Kanpur to Agra
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–5,250
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹460–650
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,400
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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Booking & Getting There
Kanpur to Tāj Mahal bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Agra station.
Kanpur to Tāj Mahal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Yamuna Bdg Agra station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanpur to Tāj Mahal is 271 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Kanpur to Tāj Mahal.
There are 429+ hotels available in Tāj Mahal.