How to travel from Kolkata to Agra, India

The distance between Kolkata and Agra is around 1,240km (770 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Kolkata 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 Kolkata (CCU) to Agra (AGR).

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Flight time5h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ₹9,870($125)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Agra Fort.

  • Duration19h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹635($8)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Agra.

  • Duration17h 50m
  • Distance1,305km (811 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kolkata and Agra

There are several options for getting from Kolkata to Agra by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹635 ($8) and will take around 19h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹7,640 ($95).

The distance between Kolkata and Agra is around 1,240km (770 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,164km (723 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Kolkata and Agra by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kolkata to Agra is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx ₹7,640 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Kolkata and Agra, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹635 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kolkata and Agra. It typically takes around 19h 40m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kolkata and Agra with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 19h 40m.

Indian Railways run train services between Kolkata and Agra. Trains depart once daily and will take around 19h 40m, 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 Kolkata and Agra. We recommend that you fly from Kolkata (CCU) to Gwalior (GWL) then take the train to Agra Cantt. instead which will take 5h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kolkata and Agra. Flights depart from Kolkata (CCU) and arrive at Agra (AGR) - via Bengaluru (BLR). The flight takes around 5h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Kolkata to Agra. There is however a flight that goes via Bengaluru (BLR). This services will take at least 6h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Kolkata to Agra typically takes around 5h 30m. Flights depart from Kolkata (CCU) 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 Kolkata and Agra. The distance is around 1,305km (811 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kolkata to Agra is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around ₹9,870 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kolkata and Agra

Transport options from Kolkata to Agra
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
6h 20m
₹9,870($125)
every 10 mins3,121km (1,939 miles)
Plane and Train5h 20m
₹7,640($95)
every 30 mins1,255km (780 miles)
Fly to Delhi (DEL), Train6h 30m
₹6,685($84)
hourly1,553km (965 miles)
Fly to Jaipur (JAI), Train7hrs
₹5,410($68)
twice daily1,614km (1,003 miles)
Fly to Lucknow (LKO), Train7h 45m
₹6,210($78)
once daily1,240km (770 miles)
Train
19h 40m
₹635($8)
once daily1,260km (783 miles)
Drive
17h 50m
₹10,585($135)
on demand1,305km (811 miles)

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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