The distance between Chennai and Taj Mahal is around 1,875km (1,165 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 35m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Chennai to Taj Mahal by plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Taj Mahal → Chennai if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Madras (MAA) to Agra (AGR).
IndiGo Airlines
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Take the train to Agra Cantt.
Indian Railways
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
There are several options for getting from Chennai to Taj Mahal by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,115 ($14) and will take around 1 day 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹15,440 ($195).
The distance between Chennai and Taj Mahal is around 1,875km (1,165 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,584km (984 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Chennai and Taj Mahal 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 Taj Mahal is to fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx ₹15,440 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Chennai and Taj Mahal, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,115 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chennai and Taj Mahal. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chennai to Taj Mahal. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Agra Cantt. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 6h.
Indian Railways run train services between Chennai and Taj Mahal. 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.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chennai and Taj Mahal. We recommend that you fly from Madras (MAA) to Agra (AGR). instead which will take 4h 35m.
Yes you can fly from Chennai and Taj Mahal. Flights depart from Madras (MAA) and arrive at Agra (AGR) - via Mumbai (BOM). The flight takes around 4hrs.
There is no direct flight from Chennai to Taj Mahal. There is however a flight that goes via Mumbai (BOM). This services will take at least 4h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Chennai to Taj Mahal typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Madras (MAA) and and arrive into Agra (AGR).
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Chennai and Taj Mahal. The distance is around 1,875km (1,165 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 Taj Mahal is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around ₹15,440 ($195).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 4h 35m | ₹15,440($195) | every 15 mins | 2,101km (1,305 miles) |
Plane and Train | 5h 30m | ₹9,230($115) | hourly | 2,000km (1,243 miles) |
Fly to Gwalior (GWL), Train | 5h 50m | ₹14,325($180) | every 30 mins | 2,191km (1,361 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 1 day 6h | ₹1,115($14) | twice daily | 1,994km (1,239 miles) |
Train to Raja Ki Mandi | 1 day 8h | ₹1,195($15) | once daily | 1,999km (1,242 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 3h | ₹15,200($190) | on demand | 1,875km (1,165 miles) |
IndiGo Airlines
Spicejet
Air India Limited
Vistara
The following major airports near Taj Mahal offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.