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

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There are 7 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
    8h 45m
    ₹415–3,276

  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, Uttar Pradesh to Agra, Uttar Pradeshbus bus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Agra, Uttar Pradesh
    10h 52m

  4. Drive 628.5 km

    1. Drive from Varanasi to Tāj Mahalcar car 628.5 km
    6h 47m
    ₹7,051–10,185

  5. Taxi

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

  6. Fly, 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
    6h 54m
    ₹5,386–9,200

  7. Bus via Kanpur

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Kanpurbus bus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Kanpur
    2. Take the bus from Kanpur to Agra, Uttar Pradeshbus bus Kanpur
    13h 29m

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

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration1h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket₹4,199Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 573.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 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 8h 45m. 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.

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