How to travel from Tiruchchirāppalli to Taj Mahal, India

The distance between Tiruchchirāppalli and Taj Mahal is around 1,862km (1,157 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 50m.

4 routes found

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

👋 Also check out Taj MahalTiruchchirāppalli if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Tiruchirapalli (TRZ) to Agra (AGR).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time3h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ₹16,555($210)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Agra Cantt.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,195($15)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Shanti Nagar Bengaluru and then to Baruch then take the train to Agra Cantt.

  • Duration1 day 19h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,980($50)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Tāj Mahal.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Distance2,202km (1,368 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tiruchchirāppalli and Taj Mahal

There are several options for getting from Tiruchchirāppalli to Taj Mahal by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,195 ($15) and will take around 1 day 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹16,555 ($210).

The distance between Tiruchchirāppalli and Taj Mahal is around 1,862km (1,157 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,822km (1,132 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Tiruchchirāppalli and Taj Mahal by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 6h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tiruchchirāppalli to Taj Mahal is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx ₹16,555 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Tiruchchirāppalli and Taj Mahal, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,195 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tiruchchirāppalli and Taj Mahal. It typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tiruchchirāppalli to Taj Mahal. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Agra Cantt. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 12h.

Indian Railways run train services between Tiruchchirāppalli and Taj Mahal. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 1 day 12h, 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 Tiruchchirāppalli and Taj Mahal. We recommend that you fly from Tiruchirapalli (TRZ) to Agra (AGR). instead which will take 3h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Tiruchchirāppalli and Taj Mahal. Flights depart from Tiruchirapalli (TRZ) and arrive at Agra (AGR) - via Bengaluru (BLR). The flight takes around 3h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Tiruchchirāppalli to Taj Mahal. There is however a flight that goes via Bengaluru (BLR). This services will take at least 3h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Tiruchchirāppalli to Taj Mahal typically takes around 3h 30m. Flights depart from Tiruchirapalli (TRZ) 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 Tiruchchirāppalli and Taj Mahal. The distance is around 2,202km (1,368 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 6h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tiruchchirāppalli to Taj Mahal is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around ₹16,555 ($210).

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Transport options from Tiruchchirāppalli to Taj Mahal
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 50m
₹16,555($210)
on demand1,862km (1,157 miles)
Train
1 day 12h
₹1,195($15)
3 times a week2,333km (1,450 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 19h
₹3,980($50)
twice a week2,590km (1,609 miles)
Drive
1 day 6h
₹20,690($260)
on demand2,202km (1,368 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