How to travel from Kerala to Taj Mahal, India

The distance between Kerala and Taj Mahal is around 2,097km (1,303 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Kerala 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.

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Fly

Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Agra (AGR).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time3h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ₹22,920($290)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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train
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Train

Take the train to Agra Cantt.

  • Duration1 day 21h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,510($19)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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car
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Drive

Drive to Tāj Mahal.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Distance2,553km (1,586 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kerala and Taj Mahal

There are several options for getting from Kerala to Taj Mahal by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,510 ($19) and will take around 1 day 21h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹22,920 ($290).

The distance between Kerala and Taj Mahal is around 2,097km (1,303 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,877km (1,167 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Kerala and Taj Mahal by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 11h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kerala to Taj Mahal is to fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx ₹22,920 ($290).

The cheapest way to travel between Kerala and Taj Mahal, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,510 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kerala and Taj Mahal. It typically takes around 1 day 21h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kerala to Taj Mahal. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Agra Cantt. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 21h.

Indian Railways run train services between Kerala and Taj Mahal. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 21h, 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 Kerala and Taj Mahal. We recommend that you fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Agra (AGR). instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kerala and Taj Mahal. Flights depart from Trivandrum (TRV) and arrive at Agra (AGR) - via Bengaluru (BLR). The flight takes around 3h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Kerala to Taj Mahal. There is however a flight that goes via Bengaluru (BLR). This services will take at least 3h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Kerala to Taj Mahal typically takes around 3h 35m. Flights depart from Trivandrum (TRV) 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Kerala and Taj Mahal. The distance is around 2,553km (1,586 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 11h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kerala to Taj Mahal is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around ₹22,920 ($290).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kerala and Taj Mahal

Transport options from Kerala to Taj Mahal
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
3h 55m
₹22,920($290)
on demand2,097km (1,303 miles)
Fly to Agra (AGR)4h 45m
₹18,225($230)
on demand2,151km (1,337 miles)
Plane and Train5h 35m
₹12,735($160)
hourly2,457km (1,526 miles)
Fly to Delhi (DEL), Train6h 25m
₹11,380($145)
hourly2,189km (1,360 miles)
Train
1 day 21h
₹1,510($19)
once daily2,838km (1,763 miles)
Drive
1 day 11h
₹20,690($260)
on demand2,553km (1,586 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