How to travel from Shimla to Taj Mahal, India
The distance between Shimla and Taj Mahal is around 569km (354 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 60m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Shimla to Taj Mahal by taxi, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Taj Mahal → Shimla if you're planning a return trip.
Taxi, Plane and Train
Take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Delhi (DEL) then take the train to Agra Cantt.
- Duration4h 60m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost₹7,560($95)
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Taxi
Take a taxi to Tāj Mahal.
- Duration7h 30m
- Departson demand
- Typical cost₹11,940($150)
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Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Shimla to Taj Mahal by taxi, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which costs around ₹7,560 ($95) and will take around 4h 60m.
The distance between Shimla and Taj Mahal is around 569km (354 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 445km (277 miles)
It takes around 7h 30m to get from Shimla and Taj Mahal by taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Shimla to Taj Mahal is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx ₹7,560 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Shimla and Taj Mahal, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around ₹7,560 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Shimla and Taj Mahal. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Delhi (DEL) then take the train to Agra Cantt. instead which will take 4h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Shimla and Taj Mahal. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Delhi (DEL) then take the train to Agra Cantt. instead which will take 4h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shimla to Taj Mahal. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Delhi (DEL) then take the train to Agra Cantt. instead which will take 4h 60m.
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 Shimla and Taj Mahal. The distance is around 580km (360 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shimla to Taj Mahal is to take a taxi which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around ₹11,940 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Shimla and Taj Mahal
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi, Plane and Train + 1 similar | 4h 60m | ₹7,560($95) | hourly | 569km (354 miles) |
| Taxi to Chandigarh (IXC), plane and train | 7h 10m | ₹8,595($110) | twice daily | 796km (495 miles) |
Taxi | 7h 30m | ₹11,940($150) | on demand | 580km (360 miles) |
Drive | 7h 30m | ₹4,695($59) | on demand | 580km (360 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.
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