There are 8 ways to get from Varanasi to Tāj Mahal by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Etāwah
best- Take the train from Banaras to Etawahtrain 20175 / ...
- Take the train from Etawah to Yamuna Bdg Agratrain 12179
7h 45m₹585–3,486Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varanasi City to Agra Forttrain 14853 / ...
14h 33m₹367–2,672Bus
- Take the bus from Varanasi to Agrabus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
10h 22m₹1,201–3,311Drive 628.5 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Tāj Mahalcar 628.5 km
6h 47m₹6,096–8,805Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varanasi to Tāj Mahaltaxi 628.5 km
6h 47m₹8,000–10,000Fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport, train
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)plane VNS - DEL
- Take the train from New Delhi to Agra Cantttrain
4h 59m₹5,779–11,757Bus via Varanasi
- Take the bus from Varanasi to Agrabus Varanasi - Agra
13h 57m₹621–1,413Fly to Hindon, train
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Hindon (HDO)plane VNS - HDO
- Take the train from Ghaziabad to Tundla Jntrain
6h 34m₹6,464–24,867
Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Tāj Mahal is to bus via Varanasi which costs ₹600 - ₹1,500 and takes 13h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Tāj Mahal is to fly and train which takes 4h 59m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Varanasi to Tāj Mahal. However, there are services departing from Varanasi and arriving at Agra via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Varanasi to Tāj Mahal. However, there are services departing from Banaras and arriving at Yamuna Bdg Agra via Etawah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Varanasi and Tāj Mahal is 574 km. The road distance is 628.5 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Tāj Mahal without a car is to train via Etāwah which takes 7h 45m and costs ₹550 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Varanasi to Tāj Mahal, including transfers.
Varanasi to Tāj Mahal bus services, operated by Safar Express Tour, depart from Varanasi 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 via Etāwah which takes 7h 45m and costs ₹550 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,400 and takes 10h 22m.
What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Tāj Mahal, India?
You can take a train from Banaras to Tāj Mahal via Etawah and Yamuna Bdg Agra in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, Safar Express Tour operates a bus from Varanasi to Agra hourly, and the journey takes 10h 15m. 19 other operators also service this route.
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–15,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport via Khajuraho
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–13,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–8,500
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Hindon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–20,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Banaras to Etawah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Once 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 Etawah to Yamuna Bdg Agra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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 Varanasi City to Agra Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–420
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Train from Ghaziabad to Tundla Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91-8743844445
- Website
- Safar Express Tour
Bus from Varanasi to Agra
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Safar Express Tour
- Phone
- +91 98919 18058
- [email protected]
- Website
- BSS Cool Cool Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Agra
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- BSS Cool Cool Travels
- Website
- Jamna Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Agra
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Jamna Travels
- Website
- Simran Express
Bus from Varanasi to Agra
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Simran Express
- Website
- Pratap T&C
Bus from Varanasi to Agra
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Pratap T&C
- Phone
- +91 9088900002
- [email protected]
- Website
- Express Line
Bus from Varanasi to Agra
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Express Line
- Schedules at
- Express Line
- Phone
- +91 98990 56542
- [email protected]
- Website
- RS Yadav Smart Bus
Bus from Varanasi to Agra
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- RS Yadav Smart Bus
- Phone
- 7230947777
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahalaxmi Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Agra
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Mahalaxmi Travels
- Phone
- 9001274136
- [email protected]
- Website
- Choudhary travels and cargo
Bus from Varanasi to Agra
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Choudhary travels and cargo
Bus from Varanasi to Agra
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Shri mahavir tour and travels
- Website
- Shree Saroj Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Agra
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Shree Saroj Travels
- Phone
- +91 8336003361
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
Bus from Varanasi to Agra
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–3,200
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
- Phone
- +91 97113 29572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ajuman Holidays
Bus from Varanasi to Agra
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Ajuman Holidays
- Website
- Simran Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Agra
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Simran Travels
- Website
- Lucky Bus Service
Bus from Varanasi to Agra
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Lucky Bus Service
- Website
- Khajuraho Travels Pvt Ltd.
Bus from Varanasi to Agra
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Khajuraho Travels Pvt Ltd.
- Website
- Shree Sanatan Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Agra
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Shree Sanatan Travels
- Website
- Aadishakti Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Agra
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Aadishakti Travels
- Website
- Raj travels Jhunjhunu
Bus from Varanasi to Agra
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Raj travels Jhunjhunu
- Phone
- 0120-4266593
- Website
- Blueworld tourist private limited
Bus from Varanasi to Agra
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 1m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Blueworld tourist private limited
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Varanasi to Agra
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,855
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹550–800
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Varanasi to Tāj Mahal bus services, operated by Safar Express Tour, arrive at Agra station.
Varanasi to Tāj Mahal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Etawah 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 425+ hotels available in Tāj Mahal.