Vrindavan weekend trip from Delhi
Banke Bihari, Prem Mandir lights and Yamuna ghats
- By road
- 164 km
- By bus
- ≈ 3 h
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Trip length
- Fri–Sun
From
₹8,960 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 · 10 km away
Nzm Jbp SF Express 22182Daily
5:45 pm
Hazrat Nizamuddin
1 h 20 min
7:05 pm
Mathura Jn · 10 km away
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Vrindavan.
- Direct busAbout 3 h (fastest 1 h). Lowest fare we've seen: ₹168 a seat.
- By road164 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadVrindaban Road, 4 km away in a straight line, with no direct train from Delhi.
- Nearest airportAgra, 54 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Oct–Mar
Avoid: May–Jun
Jan
20°
8°
3d rain
Feb
24°
11°
1d rain
Mar
30°
16°
2d rain
Apr
37°
22°
0d rain
May
39°
26°
2d rain
Jun
39°
28°
6d rain
Jul
34°
27°
17d rain
Aug
32°
26°
17d rain
Sep
32°
25°
11d rain
Oct
32°
20°
1d rain
Nov
27°
15°
1d rain
Dec
22°
10°
1d rain
A sample 2-day plan
Saturday — Banke Bihari and Prem Mandir
- 8:45 amBanke Bihari darshan at opening (winter timings)
- 11:00 amRadha Raman and Radha Vallabh temples in the old town
- 1:00 pmLunch at the ISKCON Govinda's restaurant
- 4:30 pmKeshi Ghat on the Yamuna; boat ride
Sunday — ISKCON and Nidhivan
- 7:30 amISKCON (Krishna-Balaram) temple morning kirtan
- 9:30 amNidhivan grove and Seva Kunj
- 11:30 amMadan Mohan temple on its hillock
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
Vrindavan: questions people ask
How far is Vrindavan from Delhi?
About 164 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 Vrindavan?
Oct–Mar. Avoid May–Jun.
Is there a train from Delhi to Vrindavan?
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). Mathura Jn is 10 km from Vrindavan in a straight line. Also: the Nzm Jbp SF Express (22182) at 5:45 pm from Hazrat Nizamuddin.
How much is the bus from Delhi to Vrindavan?
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 Vrindavan?
Warmest in May (days around 39°C), coldest in Jan (nights around 8°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 17 rainy days.
Can I do Vrindavan 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 Vrindavan cost?
From about ₹8,960 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 Vrindavan 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.