There are 8 ways to get from Varanasi to Agra by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport, train
best- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)plane VNS - DEL
- Take the train from New Delhi to Agra Cantttrain
6h 47m₹5,155–13,500Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Agra Forttrain 14853 / ...
13h 25m₹350–2,700Bus via Lucknow
- Take the bus from Varanasi to Alambaghbus
- Take the bus from Alambagh to Agra ISBTbus Janrath 2X2 / ...
13h 39m₹887–1,595Drive 592.2 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Agracar 592.2 km
8h 2m₹6,503–9,393Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varanasi to Agrataxi 592.2 km
8h 2m₹11,000–14,000Fly to Gwalior Airport, train
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Gwalior Airport (GWL)plane VNS - GWL
- Take the train from Gwalior Jn. to Agra Cantttrain
9h 33m₹9,580–14,710Fly to Hindon, train
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Hindon (HDO)plane VNS - HDO
- Take the train from New Delhi to Agra Cantttrain
6h 46m₹5,345–17,614Bus
- Take the bus from Varanasi to Agrabus
14h 11m₹788–1,719
Varanasi to Agra by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Agra is to bus via Lucknow which costs ₹850 - ₹1,600 and takes 13h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Agra is to fly and train which takes 6h 46m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Varanasi to Agra. However, there are services departing from Varanasi and arriving at Agra ISBT via Alambagh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 39m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Varanasi Jn and arriving at Agra Fort. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 25m.
The distance between Varanasi and Agra is 906 km. The road distance is 592.2 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Agra without a car is to train which takes 13h 25m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Varanasi to Agra, including transfers.
Varanasi to Agra bus services, operated by UPSRTC, depart from Varanasi station.
Varanasi to Agra train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varanasi Jn station.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Agra is to train which takes 13h 25m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus via Lucknow, which costs ₹850 - ₹1,600 and takes 13h 39m.
What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Agra, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varanasi Jn to Agra Fort once daily. Tickets cost ₹350–2,700 and the journey takes 13h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varanasi to Agra ISBT via Alambagh in around 13h 39m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–12,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport via Khajuraho
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–12,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Gwalior Airport via Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–16,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Gwalior Airport via Kathmandu, Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–13,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Hindon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–15,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–15,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from New Delhi to Agra Cantt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Varanasi Jn to Agra Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–420
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Train from Gwalior Jn. to Agra Cantt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91-522-2623578
- info@upsrtc.com
- Website
- upsrtc.up.gov.in
Bus from Varanasi to Alambagh
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹400–750
- Website
- https://upsrtc.up.gov.in/
- Ordinary
- ₹400–550
- Janrath
- ₹500–750
- Adult
- ₹490–750
Bus from Alambagh to Agra ISBT
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹480–850
- Website
- https://upsrtc.up.gov.in/
- Ordinary
- ₹480–650
- Janrath
- ₹600–850
- Pink Express
- ₹810
- Janrath 2X2
- ₹810
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- laxmiholidays001@gmail.com
- Website
- laxmiholidays.com
Bus from Varanasi to Agra
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹750–1,600
- Schedules at
- laxmiholidays.com
- Sleeper
- ₹750–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
Varanasi Taxi Services
- Phone
- +91 88 87 99 95 62
- Website
- varanasitaxiservices.com
Varanasi Best Cab
- Phone
- +91 96 16 76 16 41
- Website
- varanasibestcab.com
Kunal Taxi
- Phone
- +91 96 95 48 45 38
- Website
- taxiinvaranasi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Varanasi to Agra bus services, operated by UPSRTC, arrive at Alambagh station.
Varanasi to Agra train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Agra Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Agra is 592 km. It takes approximately 8h 2m to drive from Varanasi to Agra.
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