There are 7 ways to get from Rishīkesh to Tāj Mahal by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport, 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 16m₹4,563–8,357Train
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₹4,178–6,035Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rishīkesh to Tāj Mahaltaxi 369.5 km
5h 54m₹8,000–10,000Fly to Gwalior Airport, train
- Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Gwalior Airport (GWL)plane DED - GWL
- Take the train from Gwalior Jn. to Agra Cantttrain
6h 19m₹6,648–24,397Bus
- Take the bus from Haridwar, Uttarakhand to Agra, Uttar Pradeshbus Haridwar, Uttarakhand - Agra, Uttar Pradesh
11h 29m
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 16m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹8,500.
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 16m 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
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–6,000
Flights from Dehradun Airport to Gwalior Airport via Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–22,000
- 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
Train from Gwalior Jn. to Agra Cantt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- 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
- 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.
There are 427+ hotels available in Tāj Mahal.