Agra and Delhi belong to neighbouring states of India: Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. With a distance of just 202 kilometres between the two cities, buses and taxis are a convenient and less expensive mode of travelling form Delhi to Agra. Amount of time a road trip to Agra will take is a maximum of 3 hours. Despite their close location, these two cities are extensively connected by air, rail and road. Kingfisher flights ply from Delhi to Agra every day at a fairly economical rate. The flight duration is just 1 hour, making it a viable option for people needing to rush to Agra at a short notice. You have a healthy number of buses and trains moving on this route too.
Trains depart from New Delhi (NDLS), Delhi S Rohilla (DEE), Delhi Safdarjng (DSJ) and H Nizamuddin (NZM) railways stations in Delhi and arrive at Agra Cantt (AGC) station in Agra. Amritsar Express, Nizamuddin Express, Link Daksin Express, Malwa Express and Patalkot Express are some of the many super fast trains running from Delhi to Agra. Trains take around 3 hours to reach Agra and the price of tickets range from Rs.150 to Rs.350. State and private bus operators have buses running on daily basis that connect these two important cities of India. Luxurious buses like Olivea also run from Delhi to Agra at a fare of Rs.950 and take just 4 to 5 hours to reach the destination. Travelling the distance via a cab will cost you an exorbitant amount of Rs.4600 for a round trip.
Agra is a very popular tourist attraction situated near Delhi. The city is best known for housing the Taj Mahal at the centre of the city which is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The city is also known for its numerous forts, and historical monuments that the city is teemed with. Agra is located on the bank of the Yamuna River and is believed to have been built in 1475. The city was also the capital of Lodhi and Mughal empires. Agra fort, Fatehpur Sikri are some important attractions other than the highly famed Taj Mahal. The art and architecture of these various monuments and forts in this region depict the culture of the rulers this city has been ruled by in the past. You will also find a variety of classy hotels, resorts and home stays in this beautiful city.
