What is the cheapest way to get from Agra to Sarnath?

The cheapest way to get from Agra to Sarnath is to bus which costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,900 and takes 12h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Agra to Sarnath?

The fastest way to get from Agra to Sarnath is to train and fly which takes 6h 52m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹16,000.

How far is it from Agra to Sarnath?

The distance between Agra and Sarnath is 580 km. The road distance is 600.1 km.

How do I travel from Agra to Sarnath without a car?

The best way to get from Agra to Sarnath without a car is to train via Banaras which takes 9h 58m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,800.

How long does it take to get from Agra to Sarnath?

It takes approximately 9h 58m to get from Agra to Sarnath, including transfers.

Train or bus from Agra to Sarnath?

The best way to get from Agra to Sarnath is to train via Banaras which takes 9h 58m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,900 and takes 12h 59m.

Can I drive from Agra to Sarnath?

Yes, the driving distance between Agra to Sarnath is 600 km. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Agra to Sarnath.

Where can I stay near Sarnath?

There are 1793+ hotels available in Sarnath.

Agra to Sarnath - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Agra to Sarnath by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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Train via Banaras
best
1. Take the train from Agra Fort to Banaras12945 / ...
9h 58m
₹597–2,726
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Agra Fort to Varanasi City14864 / ...
12h 46m
₹517–2,770
Bus
1. Take the bus from Agra ISBT to AlambaghOrdinary / ...
2. Take the bus from Alambagh to Varanasi
12h 59m
₹1,068–1,817
Drive 600.1 km
1. Drive from Agra to Sarnath600.1 km
8h 10m
₹6,380–9,216
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Agra to Sarnath600.1 km
8h 10m
₹11,000–14,000
Train to Gwalior Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Agra Cantt to Gwalior Jn.
2. Fly from Gwalior Airport (GWL) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)GWL - VNS
8h 40m
₹8,020–13,248
Train to Hindon, fly
1. Take the train from Agra Cantt to Hazrat Nizamuddin
2. Fly from Hindon (HDO) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)HDO - VNS
7h 58m
₹4,775–18,256
Train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Agra Cantt to Hazrat Nizamuddin
2. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)DEL - VNS
8h 13m
₹5,111–11,889
Train to Jaipur International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Agra Fort to Gandhinagar Jpr
2. Fly from Jaipur International Airport (JAI) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)JAI - VNS
6h 52m
₹5,833–15,291
Train to Khajuraho Civil Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Agra Cantt to Khajuraho
2. Fly from Khajuraho Civil Airport (HJR) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)HJR - VNS
11h 5m
₹4,431–10,575

Gwalior Airport (GWL) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) flights

14Weekly Planes

5h 45mAverage Duration

₹7,192Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 580.3 km
Duration: 9h 58m

What companies run services between Agra, India and Sarnath, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Agra Fort to Banaras twice a week. Tickets cost ₹310–2,400 and the journey takes 9h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Agra ISBT to Sarnath via Alambagh and Varanasi in around 12h 59m.

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