There are 6 ways to get from Manali to Tāj Mahal by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Agra Airport
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Agra Airport (AGR)plane MAA - AGR
7h 32m₹11,253–23,334Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from M.F.L. to Egmore Bus Stationbus 28A
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Raja Ki Manditrain 12615
37h 12m₹916–7,464Train
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Agra Cantttrain 12621 / ...
31h 3m₹997–6,763Bus
- Take the bus from M.F.L. to Central Stationbus 28A
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Hyderabad, Telanganabus
- Take the bus from Hyderabad, Telangana to Agra, Uttar Pradeshbus
45h 8mDrive 1,837.6 km
- Drive from Manali to Tāj Mahalcar 1,837.6 km
28h 24m₹20,669–29,855Fly 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
8h 6m₹7,918–16,734
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Agra Airport (AGR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manali to Tāj Mahal is to train which costs ₹950 - ₹7,000 and takes 31h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Manali to Tāj Mahal is to fly which takes 7h 32m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹24,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Manali to Tāj Mahal. However, there are services departing from M.F.L. and arriving at Agra, Uttar Pradesh via Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Hyderabad, Telangana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Manali to Tāj Mahal. However, there are services departing from Wimco Nagar Metro and arriving at Agra Cantt via Chennai Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 3m.
The distance between Manali and Tāj Mahal is 1640 km. The road distance is 1837.6 km.
The best way to get from Manali to Tāj Mahal without a car is to train which takes 31h 3m and costs ₹950 - ₹7,000.
It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Manali to Tāj Mahal, including transfers.
Manali to Tāj Mahal bus services, operated by MTC, depart from M.F.L. station.
Manali to Tāj Mahal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Manali to Tāj Mahal is to fly which takes 7h 32m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹24,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹950 - ₹7,000 and takes 31h 3m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 45h 8m.
What companies run services between Manali, Tamil Nādu, 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 twice daily. 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
- ₹11,000–25,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Agra Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–25,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Agra Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–25,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport via Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Agra Cantt
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–6,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 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 Chennai Egmore to Raja Ki Mandi
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–6,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from M.F.L. to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹14–100
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹14–21
- Express Service
- ₹21–30
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹45–100
Bus from M.F.L. to Egmore Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹16–120
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹16–22
- Express Service
- ₹24–35
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–50
- A/C Service
- ₹50–120
- Phone
- +917879122122
- [email protected]
- Website
- vermatravelsindia.com
Bus from Hyderabad, Telangana to Agra, Uttar Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,100
- Book at
- https://www.vermatravelsindia.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Manali to Tāj Mahal bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at Central Station.
Manali to Tāj Mahal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Agra Cantt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manali to Tāj Mahal is 1838 km. It takes approximately 28h 24m to drive from Manali to Tāj Mahal.
There are 433+ hotels available in Tāj Mahal.