How to travel from Amritsar to Taj Mahal, India

The distance between Amritsar and Taj Mahal is around 647km (402 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Amritsar to Taj Mahal by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Taj MahalAmritsar if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Amritsar (ATQ) to Delhi (DEL) then take the train to Agra Cantt.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₹6,605($83)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Agra Cantt.

  • Duration10h 60m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₹555($7)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Delhi and then to Agra.

  • Duration13h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,580($45)
Operated by

Intrcity Smartbus

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Drive

Drive to Tāj Mahal.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Distance688km (428 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Amritsar and Taj Mahal

There are several options for getting from Amritsar to Taj Mahal by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹555 ($7) and will take around 10h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹6,605 ($83).

The distance between Amritsar and Taj Mahal is around 647km (402 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 583km (362 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Amritsar and Taj Mahal by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Amritsar to Taj Mahal is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ₹6,605 ($83).

The cheapest way to travel between Amritsar and Taj Mahal, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹555 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Amritsar and Taj Mahal. It typically takes around 10h 60m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Amritsar to Taj Mahal. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Agra Cantt. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 10h 60m.

Indian Railways run train services between Amritsar and Taj Mahal. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 10h 60m, 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 Taj Mahal. It typically takes around 13h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Amritsar to Taj Mahal. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Delhi and Agra. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 13h 15m.

Intrcity Smartbus run regular bus services between Amritsar and Taj Mahal. Buses run hourly and take around 13h 15m 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 Taj Mahal. We recommend that you fly from Amritsar (ATQ) to Delhi (DEL) then take the train to Agra Cantt. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Taj Mahal is Agra Airport (AGR) (AGR) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Taj Mahal. 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 Taj Mahal. The distance is around 688km (428 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Amritsar to Taj Mahal is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around ₹6,605 ($83).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Amritsar and Taj Mahal

Transport options from Amritsar to Taj Mahal
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 35m
₹6,605($83)
hourly647km (402 miles)
Fly to Gwalior (GWL), Train4h 20m
₹11,700($145)
every 30 mins838km (521 miles)
Fly to Jaipur (JAI), Train5h 45m
₹7,240($90)
twice daily810km (504 miles)
Train + 1 similar
10h 60m
₹555($7)
every 20 mins693km (431 miles)
Train to Raja Ki Mandi16h 10m
₹635($8)
5 times a week707km (439 miles)
Bus
13h 15m
₹3,580($45)
hourly670km (416 miles)
Drive
9hrs
₹5,570($70)
on demand688km (428 miles)

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Airports near Taj Mahal

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

AGR
Agra Airport (AGR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Taj Mahal
GWL
Gwalior Airport (GWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Taj Mahal
DEL
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
International Airport
Distance
179km (111 miles) from Taj Mahal