How to travel from Amritsar to Agra, India

The distance between Amritsar and Agra is around 650km (404 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Amritsar to Agra by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly to Gwalior (GWL), Train

Fly from Amritsar (ATQ) to Gwalior (GWL) then take the train to Agra Cantt.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ₹9,630($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Agra Cantt.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₹400($5)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Chandigarh then Delhi and then to IDGAH(Agra).

  • Duration14h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₹2,390($30)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Agra.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Distance685km (425 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Amritsar and Agra

There are several options for getting from Amritsar to Agra by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹400 ($5) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹9,630 ($120).

The distance between Amritsar and Agra is around 650km (404 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 581km (361 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Amritsar and Agra by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Amritsar to Agra is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ₹9,630 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Amritsar and Agra, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹400 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Amritsar and Agra. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Amritsar and Agra with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 10h 50m.

Indian Railways run train services between Amritsar and Agra. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 10h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Amritsar and Agra. It typically takes around 14h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Amritsar to Agra. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Chandigarh, Delhi, ISBT Sarai Kale Khan and Sarai Kale Khan(Delhi). These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 14h 35m.

CTU and UPSRTC run regular bus services between Amritsar and Agra. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 14h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Amritsar to Agra. We recommend that you fly from Amritsar (ATQ) to Delhi (DEL) then take the train to Agra Cantt. instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Agra is Agra Airport (AGR) (AGR) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Agra. Gwalior Airport (GWL) (GWL) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) (DEL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Amritsar and Agra. The distance is around 685km (425 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Amritsar to Agra is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around ₹5,095 ($64).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Amritsar and Agra

Transport options from Amritsar to Agra
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Gwalior (GWL), Train + 2 similar
4hrs
₹9,630($120)
every 30 mins831km (517 miles)
Plane and Train4h 35m
₹5,095($64)
hourly650km (404 miles)
Fly to Jaipur (JAI), Train5h 20m
₹6,210($78)
twice daily804km (500 miles)
Train
10h 50m
₹400($5)
4 times a day687km (427 miles)
Bus
14h 35m
₹2,390($30)
every 4 hours678km (422 miles)
Drive
8h 55m
₹5,570($70)
on demand685km (425 miles)

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Airports near Agra

The following major airports near Agra offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

AGR
Agra Airport (AGR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Agra
GWL
Gwalior Airport (GWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Agra
DEL
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
International Airport
Distance
178km (110 miles) from Agra