Taj Mahal trip from Delhi

One of the most popular ways of getting making a trip to Agra from Delhi is by train. It is possible to visit the Taj Mahal within a day from Delhi. This is possible if you catch the right train. It also takes just 2-3 hours to get there. On return, it will take just 2-3 hours. If you are planning to take Taj Mahal Trip From Delhi, here's what you need to know:

The Trains from Delhi

The chief railway station in Delhi is the New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS). It is situated near Paharganj.

Trains to Agra also depart to Delhi from H Nizamuddin Railway Station. This is about 20 minutes from New Delhi Railway Station.

The primary railway station in Agra is Agra Cantt. (AGC).

The early morning Delhi to Agra trains have chairs. You will not find sleepers in these trains.

If you wish to take the fastest morning train from Delhi to Agra, you need to catch 12002 Bhopal Shatabdi. This is the best option for Taj Mahal trip from Delhi. The train departs New Delhi Railway Station at 6.15 a.m. It arrives at Agra at 8.12 a.m.

The fare you should pay for 1AC (first class) is about 700 INR. It is air conditioned seated train. For seated chair car air conditioned, you need to shell out 370 INR rupees. The train runs on all days except Friday.

Another train you can opt for is the 2280 Taj Express Superfast. It runs from Delhi H Nizamuddin Railway Station and reaches Agra. It departs at 7.10 a.m. and arrives in Agra at about 10.07 a.m. These trains don’t have sleepers.

There are a huge number of sleeper trains that run from Delhi to Agra. These run during the day. They can be found via browsing the Indian Railways website.