How to travel from Kochi to Taj Mahal, India

The distance between Kochi and Taj Mahal is around 1,970km (1,224 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Kochi 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 MahalKochi if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Kochi (COK) to Agra (AGR).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time3h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ₹22,125($280)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Agra Cantt.

  • Duration1 day 20h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,355($17)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Bangalore KSRTC and then to Baruch then take the train to Agra Cantt.

  • Duration2 days
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹4,300($54)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Tāj Mahal.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Distance2,359km (1,466 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kochi and Taj Mahal

There are several options for getting from Kochi to Taj Mahal by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,355 ($17) and will take around 1 day 20h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹22,125 ($280).

The distance between Kochi and Taj Mahal is around 1,970km (1,224 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,926km (1,197 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Kochi and Taj Mahal by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 9h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kochi to Taj Mahal is to fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ₹22,125 ($280).

The cheapest way to travel between Kochi and Taj Mahal, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,355 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kochi and Taj Mahal. It typically takes around 1 day 20h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kochi 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 20h.

Indian Railways run train services between Kochi and Taj Mahal. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 20h, 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 Kochi and Taj Mahal. We recommend that you fly from Kochi (COK) to Agra (AGR). instead which will take 4h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kochi and Taj Mahal. Flights depart from Kochi (COK) and arrive at Agra (AGR) - via Bengaluru (BLR). The flight takes around 3h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Kochi to Taj Mahal. There is however a flight that goes via Bengaluru (BLR). This services will take at least 4h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Kochi to Taj Mahal typically takes around 3h 40m. Flights depart from Kochi (COK) 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 Kochi and Taj Mahal. The distance is around 2,359km (1,466 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 9h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kochi to Taj Mahal is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around ₹22,125 ($280).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kochi and Taj Mahal

Transport options from Kochi to Taj Mahal
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 30m
₹22,125($280)
on demand1,970km (1,224 miles)
Plane and Train6h 10m
₹11,140($140)
hourly2,308km (1,434 miles)
Train
1 day 20h
₹1,355($17)
once daily2,571km (1,597 miles)
Bus and Train
2 days
₹4,300($54)
twice a week2,806km (1,744 miles)
Drive
1 day 9h
₹22,205($280)
on demand2,359km (1,466 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