There are 9 ways to get from Prayagraj to Tāj Mahal by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus
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Train via Kanpur
best- Take the train from Prayagraj Jn to Kanpur Centraltrain 12309 / ...
- Take the train from Kanpur Central to Yamuna Bdg Agratrain 12179
7h 1m₹548–3,168Train
cheapest- Take the train from Prayagraj Jn to Agra Forttrain 12987 / ...
7h 13m₹286–2,070Bus via FlixBus Agra - Zero Point, Kuberpur Cut (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Prayagraj - Hanuman Mandir Chauraha, Civil Lines to FlixBus Agra - Zero Point, Kuberpur Cutbus FlixBus IN0426
8h 47m₹1,116–2,747Drive 456.9 km
- Drive from Prayagraj to Tāj Mahalcar 456.9 km
6h 19m₹5,115–7,388Taxi
- Take the taxi from Prayagraj to Tāj Mahaltaxi 456.9 km
6h 19m₹7,000–8,500Taxi to Varanasi Airport, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Prayagraj to Varanasi-Airport-VNStaxi
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)plane VNS - DEL
- Take the train from New Delhi to Agra Cantttrain
6h 30m₹7,136–10,979Bus
- Take the bus from Allahabad to Agrabus Allahabad - Agra
11h 42m₹560–1,413Fly from Allahabad, train
- Fly from Allahabad (IXD) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)plane IXD - DEL
- Take the train from New Delhi to Agra Cantttrain
6h 33m₹6,400–17,685Train to Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Prayag to Ayodhya Cantttrain
- Fly from Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport (AYJ) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)plane AYJ - DEL
- Take the train from New Delhi to Agra Cantttrain
9h 52m₹4,337–11,648
Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Prayagraj to Tāj Mahal is to train which costs ₹280 - ₹2,100 and takes 7h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Prayagraj to Tāj Mahal is to drive which takes 6h 19m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Prayagraj to Tāj Mahal. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Prayagraj - Hanuman Mandir Chauraha, Civil Lines and arriving at FlixBus Agra - Zero Point, Kuberpur Cut via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Prayagraj to Tāj Mahal. However, there are services departing from Prayagraj Jn and arriving at Yamuna Bdg Agra via Kanpur Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Prayagraj and Tāj Mahal is 453 km. The road distance is 456.9 km.
The best way to get from Prayagraj to Tāj Mahal without a car is to train via Kanpur which takes 7h 1m and costs ₹550 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Prayagraj to Tāj Mahal, including transfers.
Prayagraj to Tāj Mahal bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Prayagraj - Hanuman Mandir Chauraha, Civil Lines station.
Prayagraj to Tāj Mahal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Prayagraj Jn station.
The best way to get from Prayagraj to Tāj Mahal is to train via Kanpur which takes 7h 1m and costs ₹550 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus via FlixBus Agra - Zero Point, Kuberpur Cut, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,800 and takes 8h 47m.
What companies run services between Prayagraj, India and Tāj Mahal, India?
You can take a train from Prayagraj Jn to Tāj Mahal via Kanpur Central and Yamuna Bdg Agra in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Prayagraj - Hanuman Mandir Chauraha, Civil Lines to FlixBus Agra - Zero Point, Kuberpur Cut 6 times a week. Tickets cost ₹700–2,300 and the journey takes 8h 25m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–7,000
Flights from Allahabad to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–9,500
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–14,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport via Khajuraho
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–14,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,500
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–7,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Prayagraj Jn to Kanpur Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- 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
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 Prayagraj Jn to Agra Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
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 Prayag to Ayodhya Cantt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Prayagraj - Hanuman Mandir Chauraha, Civil Lines to FlixBus Agra - Zero Point, Kuberpur Cut
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,300
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Allahabad to Agra
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–750
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,900–8,500
Comfort Cars
- Phone
- +91 945 096 5103
- Website
- comfortcarss.com
Easygocabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 991 8750 535
- Website
- easygocabs.com
Comfort Cars
- Phone
- +91 945 096 5103
- Website
- comfortcarss.com
Easygocabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 991 8750 535
- Website
- easygocabs.com
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Prayagraj to Tāj Mahal bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Agra - Zero Point, Kuberpur Cut station.
Prayagraj to Tāj Mahal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kanpur Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prayagraj to Tāj Mahal is 457 km. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Prayagraj to Tāj Mahal.
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