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How to get fromVaranasi to Agraby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Varanasi to Agra by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Banaras to Agra Cantttrain train 20175 / ...
    7h
    ₹310–2,400

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Agrabus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    10h 15m
    ₹550–4,400

  3. Drive  631.5 km

    1. Drive from Varanasi to Agracar car 631.5 km
    6h 47m
    ₹7,069–10,211

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Varanasi to Agrataxi taxi 631.5 km
    6h 47m
    ₹8,000–10,000

  5. Fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)plane plane VNS - DEL
    2. Take the train from New Delhi to Agra Cantttrain train
    4h 55m
    ₹5,619–10,557

  6. Bus via Lucknow

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Alambaghbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Alambagh to Bangarmaubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangarmau to Agra ISBTbus bus
    13h 38m
    ₹968–1,853

  7. Fly to Gwalior Airport, train

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Gwalior Airport (GWL)plane plane VNS - GWL
    2. Take the train from Gwalior Jn. to Agra Cantttrain train
    5h 58m
    ₹10,904–24,097

  8. Fly to Hindon, train

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Hindon (HDO)plane plane VNS - HDO
    2. Take the train from New Delhi to Agra Cantttrain train
    4h 58m
    ₹6,074–23,601

Varanasi to Agra by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration7hAverage Duration
Ticket₹310Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 574 km
  • Duration: 7h

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Banaras to Agra Cantt once daily. Tickets cost ₹310–2,400 and the journey takes 7h. Alternatively, Zingbus operates a bus from Varanasi to Agra every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹600–2,000 and the journey takes 10h 15m. 14 other operators also service this route.

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