The most popular way of getting from Delhi to Agra is by train. It's possible to visit the Taj Mahal in a day from Delhi if you catch the right trains. It will take you 2-3 hours to get there, and 2-3 hours to return. Here's what you need to know about trains from Delhi to Agra.
- The main railway station in Delhi is New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS), near Paharganj.
- Trains to Agra also depart Delhi from H Nizamuddin Railway Station, which is around 20 minutes from New Delhi Railway Station.
- The main railway station in Agra is Agra Cantt. (AGC).
Early Morning Delhi to Agra Trains
- These Delhi Agra trains all have chairs, not sleepers.
- The fastest morning train from Delhi to Agra is the 2002 Bhopal Shatabdi. It departs New Delhi Railway Station at 6.15 a.m. and arrives at Agra at 8.12 a.m. The fare in 1AC (first class, seated, air conditioned) is 700 rupees. CC (chair car, seated, air conditioned) is 370 rupees. The train runs every day except Friday.
- The 2280 Taj Express Superfast from Delhi H Nizamuddin Railway Station to Agra is also popular. It departs at 7.10 a.m. and arrives in Agra at 10.07 a.m. The fare in CC is 263 rupees. 2S (second class, seated, non air conditioned) is 75 rupees. The train runs every day.
Late Afternoon Agra to Delhi Trains
- These Agra Delhi trains all have chairs, not sleepers.
- The 2279 Taj Express returns to Delhi from Agra at 6.55 p.m. daily. It arrives at H Nizamuddin Railway Station at 10.p.m.
- The 2001 NDLS Shatabdi departs Agra at 8.30 p.m. and arrives at New Delhi Railway Station at 10.30 p.m., daily except Friday. It's the fastest train from Agra to Delhi.
Other Delhi to Agra Trains
There are many other sleeper trains that run from Delhi to Agra, and vice-versa, during the day. They can be found by searching the Indian Railways website. For more information, see How to a Make Reservation on Indian Railway Trains. However, the trains listed above are the most reliable and most likely to run on time.
