Agra is one of the most visited tourist destinations in India. It is famous for its Taj Mahal, that is regarded as one of the seven wonders of the world. In addition to it, you will also find Agra Fort and other popular places to visit during your trip. Agra lies in the south of Delhi at around 230 kilometers. You can reach this city easily by bus, train, or taxi. Let us find out more about these modes of transportation in detail. Read Also: 20 Best Places to Visit in Uttar Pradesh
When you choose to go by Flight:
Agra has its own Kheria airport that is also considered a military base. Kheria airport is located 13 km far from Agra city. Being a seasonal commercial airport, it is connected by flights from New Delhi.
Going to Agra is a convenient option but there are very few flights that run on this route. There are only two airlines, Air India, and Jet Airways that run on this route so flight availability can be an issue. The total duration of the journey from Delhi to Agra via flight is less than 1 hour. Taking the air route is expensive as compared to the other three modes of transportation.
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When you choose to go by Bus:
Agra has two key interstate bus terminals as Idgah Bus Stand (located in the city center, and 8 km’s away from the Taj Mahal), and the other one being ISBT (located 12 km’s from the Taj Mahal). The bus that departs from both these depots connects Agra city to popular cities such as Delhi, Gwalior, Jaipur, Kanpur, and Lucknow by bus.
These buses fly between these cities on a daily basis. However, it is seen that bus service generally takes around 3 hours 45 minutes to reach Agra. Bus Service is relatively expensive and doesn’t provide much comfort to people.
When you choose to go by Train:
Agra is located on the Delhi-Chennai route and the Delhi-Mumbai route. It is properly connected to major cities throughout the country. You will find regular trains running between Agra and cities like Jaipur, Kolkata, Delhi, Jhansi, Chennai, Mumbai, and Gwalior.
There are five different railway stations in Agra as Agra Cantt Station (the primary station), Raja ki Mandi, Agra Fort Railway Station, Idgah Railway Station, and Agra City. If you are coming to visit the Agra Fort and Taj Mahal, then you must get down at Agra Cantt railway station that is closer to these two destinations.
Some of the popular trains that run between Delhi, and Agra, are Amritsar Chhatisgarh Express, Amritsar Indore Express, Haridwar Kalingautkal Express, Dehradun Ujjaiyani Express, and Dehradun Indore express
Earlier, people who used to choose by this mode were annoyed by the horribly slow trains that used to take a long time to travel between these locations. Now you will find high-speed express trains that take you to Agra within record time. The fastest train that runs between Delhi to Agra is Gatimaan Express (1205). This is a newly launched non-stop fast-speed train that covers the total distance between Delhi to Agra in just 1 hour and 40 minutes. This train service began its operations on April 5, 2016. This train is known for its punctuality. It runs on all days except Friday.
To reach Agra in the shortest possible time, “the Gatimaan Express” is the best option. This train departs from Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station at around 08:10 am and reaches Agra at 09.50 am on the same day. The introduction of this fast train with proper hygiene, food availability, selection of ticketing, and seat options make it an attractive option for people.
If you don’t want to travel in the morning, then there is another fast-speed train the New Delhi Habidganj Shatabdi Express that leaves from New Delhi at 6 am and arrives at Agra at 7:57 am on the same day. It is cheaper, and a good speed train, which makes it another considerable option for your trip.
Furthermore, there are two more fast trains the Andhra Pradesh AC Super-Fast Express, and The Taj Express Superfast that depart from New Delhi Railway Station. Both of these options do not provide an AC facility and are comparatively cheaper than the other trains that run on this route. If you are traveling in the winter season, and wish to save money on the AC facility, you can choose this train.
When you choose to go by Taxi / Your Vehicle
Road journey between New Delhi to Agra has become faster, and smoother due to better road links. The Yamuna Expressway is a six-lane expressway that connects both these cities and reduces travel time. Due to the new Yamuna Expressway, and NH2, traveling by road can turn out to be a convenient, and affordable option when you are planning to go in groups like with your family, and friends.
The total time of drive is around 4 to 5 hours on the basis of the time of the day, and the traffic. You need to make your own arrangements for travel and this can make it a little expensive option in comparison to trains.
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What is the best option for your travel from Delhi to Agra?
Examining all the above commutation modes on the basis of timing, convenience, availability, and price, we have found a train to be the 1st preference, and road commutation to be 2nd best travel choice to reach Agra from Delhi.
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If you are planning to visit Agra ,i will suggest you to travel by taxi /cab.