There are 6 ways to get from Rishīkesh to Tāj Mahal by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)plane DED - DEL
- Take the train from New Delhi to Agra Cantttrain
4h 21m₹4,463–9,357Train
cheapest- Take the train from Yog Nagari Rishikesh to Raja Ki Manditrain 14310 / ...
9h 3m₹446–2,296Bus via Delhi
- Take the bus from Rishikesh to Kashmiri Gatebus
- Take the bus from Delhi ISBT Kashmiri Gate to Agrabus
9h 23m₹1,267–3,169Drive 369.5 km
- Drive from Rishīkesh to Tāj Mahalcar 369.5 km
5h 54m₹3,581–5,172Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rishīkesh to Tāj Mahaltaxi 369.5 km
5h 54m₹8,000–10,000Bus
- Take the bus from Haridwar to Agrabus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
10h 49m
Dehradun Airport (DED) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rishīkesh to Tāj Mahal is to train which costs ₹440 - ₹2,300 and takes 9h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Rishīkesh to Tāj Mahal is to fly and train which takes 4h 21m and costs ₹4,400 - ₹9,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Rishīkesh to Tāj Mahal. However, there are services departing from Rishikesh and arriving at Agra via Delhi ISBT Kashmiri Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Rishīkesh to Tāj Mahal. However, there are services departing from Yog Nagari Rishikesh and arriving at Raja Ki Mandi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
The distance between Rishīkesh and Tāj Mahal is 450 km. The road distance is 369.5 km.
The best way to get from Rishīkesh to Tāj Mahal without a car is to train which takes 9h 3m and costs ₹440 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Rishīkesh to Tāj Mahal, including transfers.
Rishīkesh to Tāj Mahal bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, depart from Rishikesh station.
Rishīkesh to Tāj Mahal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Yog Nagari Rishikesh station.
The best way to get from Rishīkesh to Tāj Mahal is to train which takes 9h 3m and costs ₹440 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Delhi, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,200 and takes 9h 23m.
What companies run services between Rishīkesh, India and Tāj Mahal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Yog Nagari Rishikesh to Raja Ki Mandi twice daily. Tickets cost ₹270–2,100 and the journey takes 8h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rishikesh to Tāj Mahal via Kashmiri Gate, Delhi ISBT Kashmiri Gate, and Agra in around 9h 23m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Dehradun Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–7,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Dehradun Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–6,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Yog Nagari Rishikesh to Raja Ki Mandi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxmiholidays.com
Bus from Rishikesh to Kashmiri Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹380–1,500
- Schedules at
- laxmiholidays.com
- Sleeper
- ₹380–1,000
Bus from Delhi ISBT Kashmiri Gate to Agra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹700–1,500
- Schedules at
- laxmiholidays.com
- Phone
- +91 91299 29994
- [email protected]
- Website
- PTC Skybus
Bus from Haridwar to Agra
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- PTC Skybus
- Website
- Bhagwati Travels And Cargo
Bus from Haridwar to Agra
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Bhagwati Travels And Cargo
Bus from Haridwar to Agra
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Samay Shatabdi Travels Pvt Ltd
- Website
- Parashar Travels
Bus from Haridwar to Agra
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Parashar Travels
- Website
- Shri Krishna Travels
Bus from Haridwar to Agra
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Shri Krishna Travels
- Phone
- 7230947777
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahalaxmi Travels
Bus from Haridwar to Agra
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Mahalaxmi Travels
- Phone
- +91 8218967962
- [email protected]
- Website
- Baba Travels Mathura
Bus from Haridwar to Agra
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Baba Travels Mathura
- Schedules at
- Baba Travels Mathura
- Website
- Divyanshu Travels
Bus from Haridwar to Agra
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Divyanshu Travels
- Website
- SKT Shri Travels Gwalior
Bus from Haridwar to Agra
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- SKT Shri Travels Gwalior
- Website
- Maneesha Tour And Travels
Bus from Haridwar to Agra
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Maneesha Tour And Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
Car Yatra
- Phone
- +91 96 90 16 90 69
- Website
- facebook.com
Haridwar Car service
- Phone
- +91 99 17 03 34 48
- Website
- haridwarcarservice.com
Nature Holidays Travel
- Phone
- +91 97 60 58 55 60
- Website
- natureholidaystravel.com
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Booking & Getting There
Rishīkesh to Tāj Mahal bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, arrive at Kashmiri Gate station.
Rishīkesh to Tāj Mahal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Raja Ki Mandi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rishīkesh to Tāj Mahal is 369 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Rishīkesh to Tāj Mahal.
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