How to travel from Chennai to Agra, India

The distance between Chennai and Agra is around 1,845km (1,146 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Chennai to Agra by plane, train 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

Fly from Madras (MAA) to Agra (AGR).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time3h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ₹8,275($105)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Agra Cantt.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,035($13)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Agra.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Distance1,874km (1,164 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chennai and Agra

There are several options for getting from Chennai to Agra by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,035 ($13) and will take around 1 day 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹8,275 ($105).

The distance between Chennai and Agra is around 1,845km (1,146 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,584km (985 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Chennai and Agra by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 3h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chennai to Agra is to fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx ₹8,275 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Chennai and Agra, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,035 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chennai and Agra. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Chennai and Agra with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 1 day 6h.

Indian Railways run train services between Chennai and Agra. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 1 day 6h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chennai and Agra. We recommend that you fly from Madras (MAA) to Agra (AGR). instead which will take 4h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Chennai and Agra. Flights depart from Madras (MAA) and arrive at Agra (AGR) - via Bengaluru (BLR). The flight takes around 3h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Chennai to Agra. There is however a flight that goes via Bengaluru (BLR). This services will take at least 4h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Chennai to Agra typically takes around 3h 50m. Flights depart from Madras (MAA) and and arrive into Agra (AGR).

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 Chennai and Agra. The distance is around 1,874km (1,164 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 3h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chennai to Agra is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around ₹8,275 ($105).

How do I get from Chennai to Agra

Compare travel optionsbetween Chennai and Agra

Transport options from Chennai to Agra
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
4h 25m
₹8,275($105)
every 15 mins1,845km (1,146 miles)
Plane and Train6h 30m
₹9,230($115)
every 30 mins1,872km (1,163 miles)
Fly to Delhi (DEL), Train6h 55m
₹5,890($74)
hourly2,003km (1,244 miles)
Fly to Jaipur (JAI), Train6h 60m
₹8,595($110)
twice daily1,864km (1,158 miles)
Train
1 day 6h
₹1,035($13)
every 20 mins1,988km (1,236 miles)
Drive
1 day 3h
₹15,200($190)
on demand1,874km (1,164 miles)

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Airlines

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