How to travel from Shimla to Agra, India

The distance between Shimla and Agra is around 553km (344 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Shimla to Agra by bus, taxi, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Agra (AGR).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ₹15,440($195)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate and then to IDGAH(Agra).

  • Duration14h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,510($19)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Agra.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹12,735($160)
Operated by

Tour 2 Himachal

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Drive

Drive to Agra.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance577km (358 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shimla and Agra

There are several options for getting from Shimla to Agra by bus, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₹1,510 ($19) and will take around 14h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹15,440 ($195).

The distance between Shimla and Agra is around 553km (344 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 444km (276 miles)

It takes around 14h 45m to get from Shimla and Agra by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Shimla to Agra is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ₹15,440 ($195).

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

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Shimla and Agra. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Agra (AGR). instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Shimla and Agra. It typically takes around 14h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Shimla to Agra. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate and ISBT Sarai Kale Khan. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 14h 45m.

HRTC and UPSRTC run regular bus services between Shimla and Agra. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 14h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shimla to Agra. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Agra (AGR). instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Shimla and Agra. The distance is around 577km (358 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shimla to Agra is to take the bus which takes, on average, 14h 45m and will usually cost around ₹1,510 ($19).

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Transport options from Shimla to Agra
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane
4hrs
₹15,440($195)
on demand1,000km (622 miles)
Bus
14h 45m
₹1,510($19)
every 4 hours553km (344 miles)
Taxi
7h 25m
₹12,735($160)
on demand577km (358 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
₹4,695($59)
on demand577km (358 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