What is the cheapest way to get from Manali to Tāj Mahal?

The cheapest way to get from Manali to Tāj Mahal is to train which costs ₹950 - ₹7,000 and takes 31h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manali to Tāj Mahal?

The fastest way to get from Manali to Tāj Mahal is to fly which takes 7h 17m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹18,000.

How far is it from Manali to Tāj Mahal?

The distance between Manali and Tāj Mahal is 1640 km. The road distance is 1847.6 km.

How do I travel from Manali to Tāj Mahal without a car?

The best way to get from Manali to Tāj Mahal without a car is to train which takes 31h 3m and costs ₹950 - ₹7,000.

How long does it take to get from Manali to Tāj Mahal?

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Manali to Tāj Mahal, including transfers.

Train or fly from Manali to Tāj Mahal?

The best way to get from Manali to Tāj Mahal is to fly which takes 7h 17m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹18,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹950 - ₹7,000 and takes 31h 3m.

Can I drive from Manali to Tāj Mahal?

Yes, the driving distance between Manali to Tāj Mahal is 1848 km. It takes approximately 28h 8m to drive from Manali to Tāj Mahal.

Where can I stay near Tāj Mahal?

There are 399+ hotels available in Tāj Mahal.

Manali to Tāj Mahal - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Manali to Tāj Mahal by plane, train, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Agra Airport (AGR)MAA - AGR
7h 17m
₹9,743–17,314
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Agra Cantt12621 / ...
31h 3m
₹968–6,724
Drive 1,847.6 km
1. Drive from Manali to Tāj Mahal1,847.6 km
28h 8m
₹19,597–28,306
Train via Thirumangalam
1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Raja Ki Mandi12615
36h 26m
₹984–6,749

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Agra Airport (AGR) flights

32Weekly Planes

5h 12mAverage Duration

₹9,470Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,640.1 km
Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Manali, Tamil Nādu, India and Tāj Mahal, India?

IndiGo Airlines, Spicejet, and Air India Limited fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Agra Airport (AGR) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Agra Cantt twice daily. Tickets cost ₹800–6,500 and the journey takes 29h 5m.

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