There are 7 ways to get from Varanasi to Tāj Mahal by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Banaras to Agra Forttrain 12946 / ...
9h 53m₹331–2,404Bus
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Agra, Uttar Pradeshbus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Agra, Uttar Pradesh
10h 52mDrive 628.5 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Tāj Mahalcar 628.5 km
6h 47m₹7,069–10,211Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varanasi to Tāj Mahaltaxi 628.5 km
6h 47m₹8,000–10,000Fly, train
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)plane VNS - DEL
- Take the train from New Delhi to Agra Cantttrain
6h 51m₹5,386–8,200Train via Varanasi City
- Take the train from Varanasi City to Agra Forttrain 14863 / ...
13h 23m₹351–2,558Bus via Kanpur
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Kanpurbus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Kanpur
- Take the bus from Kanpur to Agra, Uttar Pradeshbus Kanpur
13h 29m
Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Tāj Mahal is to train which costs ₹330 - ₹2,400 and takes 9h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Tāj Mahal is to drive which takes 6h 47m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Varanasi to Tāj Mahal. However, there are services departing from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and arriving at Agra, Uttar Pradesh via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Varanasi to Tāj Mahal. However, there are services departing from Banaras and arriving at Fatehabad Road via Mankameshwar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.
The distance between Varanasi and Tāj Mahal is 573 km. The road distance is 628.5 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Tāj Mahal without a car is to train which takes 9h 53m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 9h 53m to get from Varanasi to Tāj Mahal, including transfers.
Varanasi to Tāj Mahal bus services, operated by RS Yadav Smart Bus, depart from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.
Varanasi to Tāj Mahal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Banaras station.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Tāj Mahal is to train which takes 9h 53m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 52m.
What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Tāj Mahal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Banaras to Agra Fort twice a week. Tickets cost ₹310–2,400 and the journey takes 9h 15m. Alternatively, RS Yadav Smart Bus operates a bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Agra, Uttar Pradesh every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 10h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–20,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport via Khajuraho
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–16,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–20,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Banaras to Agra Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
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 Varanasi City to Agra Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
Kunal Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 548 4538
- Website
- taxiinvaranasi.com
Varanasi Best Cab
- Phone
- +91 961 676 1641
- Website
- varanasibestcab.com
Varanasi Taxi Services
- Phone
- +91 888 799 9562
- Website
- varanasitaxiservices.com
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More Questions & Answers
Varanasi to Tāj Mahal bus services, operated by RS Yadav Smart Bus, arrive at Agra, Uttar Pradesh station.
Varanasi to Tāj Mahal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Agra Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Tāj Mahal is 628 km. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Varanasi to Tāj Mahal.
There are 433+ hotels available in Tāj Mahal.