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How to get fromVaranasi to Tāj Mahalby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Varanasi to Tāj Mahal by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train via Etāwah

    best
    1. Take the train from Banaras to Etawahtrain train 20175 / ...
    2. Take the train from Etawah to Yamuna Bdg Agratrain train 12179
    7h 45m
    ₹585–3,486

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varanasi City to Agra Forttrain train 14853 / ...
    14h 33m
    ₹367–2,672

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Agrabus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    10h 22m
    ₹769–4,562

  4. Drive  628.5 km

    1. Drive from Varanasi to Tāj Mahalcar car 628.5 km
    6h 47m
    ₹7,020–10,140

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Varanasi to Tāj Mahaltaxi taxi 628.5 km
    6h 47m
    ₹8,000–10,000

  6. Fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)plane plane VNS - DEL
    2. Take the train from New Delhi to Agra Cantttrain train
    4h 54m
    ₹5,679–9,257

  7. Bus via Varanasi

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Agrabus bus Varanasi - Agra
    13h 57m
    ₹621–1,413

  8. Fly to Gwalior Airport, train

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Gwalior Airport (GWL)plane plane VNS - GWL
    2. Take the train from Gwalior Jn. to Agra Cantttrain train
    5h 57m
    ₹9,064–22,297

Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) flights

Calendar100Weekly Planes
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket₹4,236Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 574.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 45m

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, Zingbus operates a bus from Varanasi to Agra every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹600–2,000 and the journey takes 10h 15m. 13 other operators also service this route.

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