How to travel from Surat to Taj Mahal, India

The distance between Surat and Taj Mahal is around 954km (592 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Surat 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 Surat (STV) to Agra (AGR).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ₹16,475($205)
Operated by

Spicejet

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Train

Take the train to Idgah Agra Jn.

  • Duration16h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹715($9)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Tāj Mahal.

  • Duration15h 25m
  • Distance1,039km (645 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Surat and Taj Mahal

There are several options for getting from Surat to Taj Mahal by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹715 ($9) and will take around 16h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹16,475 ($205).

The distance between Surat and Taj Mahal is around 954km (592 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 851km (529 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Surat and Taj Mahal by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Surat to Taj Mahal is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ₹16,475 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Surat and Taj Mahal, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹715 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Surat and Taj Mahal. It typically takes around 16h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Surat to Taj Mahal. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Idgah Agra Jn. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 45m.

Indian Railways run train services between Surat and Taj Mahal. Trains depart once daily and will take around 16h 45m, 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 Surat and Taj Mahal. We recommend that you fly from Surat (STV) to Agra (AGR). instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Surat and Taj Mahal. Flights depart from Surat (STV) and arrive at Agra (AGR) - via Mumbai (BOM). The flight takes around 2h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Surat to Taj Mahal. There is however a flight that goes via Mumbai (BOM). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Surat to Taj Mahal typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Surat (STV) 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 Surat and Taj Mahal. The distance is around 1,039km (645 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Surat to Taj Mahal is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around ₹16,475 ($205).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Surat and Taj Mahal

Transport options from Surat to Taj Mahal
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 5 similar
3h 10m
₹16,475($205)
on demand1,287km (800 miles)
Fly to Delhi (DEL), Train4h 25m
₹6,685($84)
hourly1,170km (727 miles)
Plane and Train4h 55m
₹12,970($165)
every 30 mins1,361km (846 miles)
Train to Vadodara Jn, plane5h 15m
₹7,560($95)
hourly1,150km (714 miles)
Fly to Jaipur (JAI), Train5h 40m
₹12,095($150)
twice daily967km (601 miles)
Train and Plane6h 10m
₹11,940($150)
hourly954km (592 miles)
Train
16h 45m
₹715($9)
once daily995km (618 miles)
Drive
15h 25m
₹8,435($105)
on demand1,039km (645 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