How to travel from Gaya to Taj Mahal, India
The distance between Gaya and Taj Mahal is around 843km (524 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Gaya to Taj Mahal by train, plane, taxi 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 → Gaya if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Delhi (DEL), Train
Fly from Gaya (GAY) to Delhi (DEL) then take the train to Agra Cantt.
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost₹7,085($89)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Taxi
Take a taxi to Tāj Mahal.
- Duration11h 15m
- Departson demand
- Typical cost₹12,735($160)
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Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gaya to Taj Mahal by train, plane, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ₹5,175 ($65) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹7,085 ($89).
The distance between Gaya and Taj Mahal is around 843km (524 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 745km (463 miles)
It takes around 7h 15m to get from Gaya and Taj Mahal by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gaya to Taj Mahal is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ₹7,085 ($89).
The cheapest way to travel between Gaya and Taj Mahal, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ₹5,175 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Gaya and Taj Mahal. We recommend that you fly from Gaya (GAY) to Delhi (DEL) then take the train to Agra Cantt. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gaya and Taj Mahal. We recommend that you fly from Gaya (GAY) to Delhi (DEL) then take the train to Agra Cantt. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gaya to Taj Mahal. We recommend that you take the train to Patna Jn then fly from Patna (PAT) to Agra (AGR). instead which will take 7h 15m.
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 Gaya and Taj Mahal. The distance is around 843km (524 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gaya to Taj Mahal is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around ₹17,350 ($220).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gaya and Taj Mahal
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Delhi (DEL), Train + 3 similar | 4h 10m | ₹7,085($89) | hourly | 1,120km (696 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 45m | ₹8,995($115) | every 30 mins | 1,311km (815 miles) |
| Train to Patna Jn, plane | 5h 55m | ₹5,175($65) | every 2 hours | 1,177km (731 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 7h 15m | ₹17,350($220) | every 2 hours | 3,240km (2,014 miles) |
Taxi | 11h 15m | ₹12,735($160) | on demand | 843km (524 miles) |
Drive | 11h 15m | ₹7,960($100) | on demand | 843km (524 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Gaya and Taj Mahal
Airlines
IndiGo Airlines
Spicejet
Air India Limited
Vistara
Go First
Train operators
Indian Railways
Airports near Taj Mahal
The following major airports near Taj Mahal offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.
Agra Airport (AGR)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Taj Mahal
Gwalior Airport (GWL)
- Distance
- 100km (62 miles) from Taj Mahal
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
- Distance
- 179km (111 miles) from Taj Mahal