Prayagraj weekend trip from Delhi
Boat to the Sangam, then Anand Bhawan's history
- By road
- 754 km
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Trip length
- Fri–Sun
From
₹5,420 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
Overnight trains from Delhi
Swtantrta S Express 12562Daily
9:15 pm
New Delhi
8 h
5:15 am+1
Prayagraj Jn
Rewa Express 12428Daily
10:05 pm
Anand Vihar Terminal
8 h 5 min
6:10 am+1
Prayagraj Jn
Purushottam Express 12802Daily
10:45 pm
Anand Vihar Terminal
8 h 10 min
6:55 am+1
Prayagraj Jn
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Prayagraj.
- By road754 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadPrayagrajsangam, in town.
- Nearest airportPrayagraj, 11 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Oct–Mar
Avoid: May–Jun, Aug
Jan
22°
10°
2d rain
Feb
27°
14°
1d rain
Mar
33°
18°
2d rain
Apr
39°
24°
1d rain
May
40°
27°
2d rain
Jun
38°
29°
10d rain
Jul
33°
27°
22d rain
Aug
32°
26°
23d rain
Sep
32°
26°
16d rain
Oct
32°
22°
3d rain
Nov
28°
16°
0d rain
Dec
23°
12°
1d rain
A sample 2-day plan
Saturday — Sangam and the fort
- 9:00 amBade Hanuman (Lete Hanuman) temple near the fort
- 10:30 amPatalpuri temple and the Akshayavat inside the fort
- 1:00 pmLunch in Civil Lines; El Chico or Hot Stuff
- 4:00 pmAnand Bhawan and Swaraj Bhawan
Sunday — Khusro Bagh and the museum
- 8:30 amKhusro Bagh's Mughal tombs
- 10:30 amAllahabad Museum and Chandrashekhar Azad Park
- 12:00 pmLunch at Lok Nath Gali street-food lanes, Chowk
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
Prayagraj: questions people ask
How far is Prayagraj from Delhi?
About 754 km by road from central Delhi. By public transport, the Swtantrta S Express takes 8 h to Prayagraj Jn.
What is the best time to visit Prayagraj?
Oct–Mar. Avoid May–Jun, Aug.
Is there a train from Delhi to Prayagraj?
Yes. The best overnight option is the Swtantrta S Express (12562): it leaves New Delhi at 9:15 pm and reaches Prayagraj Jn at 5:15 am the next day (daily). Also: the Rewa Express (12428) at 10:05 pm from Anand Vihar Terminal; the Purushottam Express (12802) at 10:45 pm from Anand Vihar Terminal.
What is the weather like in Prayagraj?
Warmest in May (days around 40°C), coldest in Jan (nights around 10°C). The wettest month is Aug, with about 23 rainy days.
Can I do Prayagraj 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 Prayagraj cost?
From about ₹5,420 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 Prayagraj 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.