How to travel from Taj Mahal to Surat, India

The distance between Taj Mahal and Surat is around 953km (592 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.

8 routes found

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

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    ₹14,960($190)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Surat.

  • Duration17h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹715($9)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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car
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Drive

Drive to Surat.

  • Duration15h 30m
  • Distance1,041km (647 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taj Mahal and Surat

There are several options for getting from Taj Mahal to Surat by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹715 ($9) and will take around 17h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹14,960 ($190).

The distance between Taj Mahal and Surat is around 953km (592 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 851km (529 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Taj Mahal and Surat by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Taj Mahal to Surat is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ₹14,960 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Taj Mahal and Surat, 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 Taj Mahal and Surat. It typically takes around 17h 5m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Taj Mahal to Surat. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Agra Fort. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 5m.

Indian Railways run train services between Taj Mahal and Surat. Trains depart once daily and will take around 17h 5m, 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 Taj Mahal and Surat. We recommend that you fly from Agra (AGR) to Surat (STV). instead which will take 3h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Taj Mahal and Surat. Flights depart from Agra (AGR) and arrive at Surat (STV) - via Mumbai (BOM). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from Taj Mahal to Surat. There is however a flight that goes via Mumbai (BOM). This services will take at least 3h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Taj Mahal to Surat typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Agra (AGR) and and arrive into Surat (STV).

The closest major airport to Surat is Surat Airport (STV) (STV) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Surat. Bhavnagar Airport (BHU) (BHU) and Vadodara Airport (BDQ) (BDQ) 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 Taj Mahal and Surat. The distance is around 1,041km (647 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taj Mahal to Surat is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ₹14,960 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Taj Mahal and Surat

Transport options from Taj Mahal to Surat
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 5 similar
3h 30m
₹14,960($190)
on demand1,289km (801 miles)
Train to Gwalior Jn., Fly4h 45m
₹12,255($155)
every 30 mins1,363km (847 miles)
Train to Gandhinagar Jpr, Fly5h 25m
₹12,175($155)
every 20 mins970km (603 miles)
Plane and Train5h 30m
₹11,940($150)
hourly953km (592 miles)
Train and Plane6h 25m
₹6,845($86)
hourly1,174km (730 miles)
Train to Hazrat Nizamuddin, plane7h 30m
₹7,640($95)
hourly1,151km (715 miles)
Train
17h 5m
₹715($9)
once daily996km (619 miles)
Drive
15h 30m
₹8,435($105)
on demand1,041km (647 miles)

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Airports near Surat

The following major airports near Surat offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

STV
Surat Airport (STV)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Surat
BHU
Bhavnagar Airport (BHU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
90km (56 miles) from Surat
BDQ
Vadodara Airport (BDQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Surat