Mathura weekend trip from Delhi
Krishna's birthplace, ghats and Govardhan's hill
- By road
- 175 km
- By bus
- ≈ 3 h
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Trip length
- Fri–Sun
From
₹9,560 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
Up Samprk Kranti 12448Daily
8:00 pm
Hazrat Nizamuddin
1 h 18 min
9:18 pm
Mathura Jn
Nzm Jbp SF Express 22182Daily
5:45 pm
Hazrat Nizamuddin
1 h 20 min
7:05 pm
Mathura Jn
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Mathura.
- Direct busAbout 3 h (fastest 1 h). Lowest fare we've seen: ₹168 a seat.
- By road175 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadMathura Cant, in town, with no direct train from Delhi.
- Nearest airportAgra, 47 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Oct–Mar
Avoid: May–Jun
Jan
20°
8°
3d rain
Feb
24°
12°
1d rain
Mar
30°
16°
2d rain
Apr
37°
22°
1d rain
May
39°
26°
2d rain
Jun
39°
28°
6d rain
Jul
34°
27°
18d rain
Aug
32°
26°
17d rain
Sep
32°
25°
11d rain
Oct
32°
20°
1d rain
Nov
27°
15°
1d rain
Dec
22°
10°
0d rain
A sample 2-day plan
Saturday — Janmabhoomi and Vishram Ghat
- 9:00 amShri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple complex
- 11:30 amDwarkadhish temple in the old city
- 1:00 pmLunch; kachori-jalebi breakfast lanes near Holi Gate
- 4:00 pmGovernment Museum, Mathura (Kushan-era sculpture)
Sunday — Govardhan
- 6:30 amDrive 22 km to Govardhan; parikrama by e-rickshaw (21 km)
- 9:30 amMansi Ganga and the Daan Ghati temple, Govardhan
- 11:00 amRadha Kund and Kusum Sarovar
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
Mathura: questions people ask
How far is Mathura from Delhi?
About 175 km by road from central Delhi. By public transport, direct buses take about 3 h and the Up Samprk Kranti takes 1 h 18 min to Mathura Jn.
What is the best time to visit Mathura?
Oct–Mar. Avoid May–Jun.
Is there a train from Delhi to Mathura?
Yes. The quickest after work on a Friday is the Up Samprk Kranti (12448): it leaves Hazrat Nizamuddin at 8:00 pm and reaches Mathura Jn at 9:18 pm (daily). Also: the Nzm Jbp SF Express (22182) at 5:45 pm from Hazrat Nizamuddin.
How much is the bus from Delhi to Mathura?
The lowest fare we've seen on a direct bus is ₹168 a seat, and the journey takes about 3 h. Fares move with dates and demand.
What is the weather like in Mathura?
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 Mathura 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 Mathura cost?
From about ₹9,560 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 Mathura 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.