Agra weekend trip from Delhi
Taj at sunrise, Agra Fort and Mehtab Bagh sunset
- By road
- 233 km
- By bus
- ≈ 4 h
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Trip length
- Fri–Sun
From
₹9,540 per person, all-in
Our estimate for 2 people on Comfortable, Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. Everything is checked live before you pay.
Plan this weekendHow to get there
Friday-evening trains from Delhi
Csmt Rajdhani 22222Daily
4:55 pm
Hazrat Nizamuddin
1 h 50 min
6:45 pm
Agra Cantt · 3 km away
Sbc Rajdhani 22692Daily
7:50 pm
Hazrat Nizamuddin
1 h 55 min
9:45 pm
Agra Cantt · 3 km away
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Agra.
- Direct busAbout 4 h (fastest 2½ h). Lowest fare we've seen: ₹199 a seat.
- By road233 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadIdgah, in town.
- Nearest airportAgra, 5 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Oct–Mar
Avoid: May–Jun
Jan
20°
8°
3d rain
Feb
25°
12°
1d rain
Mar
31°
17°
1d rain
Apr
38°
23°
1d rain
May
39°
26°
2d rain
Jun
39°
29°
5d rain
Jul
34°
27°
18d rain
Aug
32°
26°
18d rain
Sep
32°
25°
9d rain
Oct
32°
21°
2d rain
Nov
27°
15°
1d rain
Dec
22°
10°
1d rain
A sample 2-day plan
Saturday — Taj and the fort
- 6:00 amTaj Mahal at sunrise via the East Gate
- 9:30 amBedai-kachori breakfast near Taj Ganj or in the old city
- 11:00 amAgra Fort: Diwan-i-Khas and Musamman Burj
- 2:00 pmLunch, then Itimad-ud-Daulah (the 'Baby Taj')
Sunday — Sikandra and Kinari Bazaar
- 8:30 amAkbar's tomb at Sikandra; blackbuck graze in the grounds
- 11:00 amKinari Bazaar and Jama Masjid lanes; Panchhi petha
- 1:30 pmLunch at Pinch of Spice or Peshawri
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
Agra: questions people ask
How far is Agra from Delhi?
About 233 km by road from central Delhi. By public transport, direct buses take about 4 h and the Csmt Rajdhani takes 1 h 50 min to Agra Cantt.
What is the best time to visit Agra?
Oct–Mar. Avoid May–Jun.
Is there a train from Delhi to Agra?
Yes. The quickest after work on a Friday is the Csmt Rajdhani (22222): it leaves Hazrat Nizamuddin at 4:55 pm and reaches Agra Cantt at 6:45 pm (daily). Agra Cantt is 3 km from Agra in a straight line. Also: the Sbc Rajdhani (22692) at 7:50 pm from Hazrat Nizamuddin.
How much is the bus from Delhi to Agra?
The lowest fare we've seen on a direct bus is ₹199 a seat, and the journey takes about 4 h. Fares move with dates and demand.
What is the weather like in Agra?
Warmest in May (days around 39°C), coldest in Jan (nights around 8°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 18 rainy days.
Can I do Agra in a weekend from Delhi?
Yes. Leave Delhi on Friday evening and be back by Sunday night or early Monday; the sample plan above covers 2 days there.
How much does a weekend trip to Agra cost?
From about ₹9,540 per person for 2 people on our Comfortable style for Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. It's an estimate until we check it live; the price for your dates is on the trip page.
Go to Agra this weekend
The train, bus or cab, where you'd stay, every day planned and one all-in price per person for the whole trip. We book your train, bus or flight, stay and cabs, and confirm them before you pay.