The red sandstone walls and moat of Agra Fort

Agra & the Mughal cities · Mughal fort on the Yamuna, UNESCO

Agra Fort group trip guide

Agra Fort: Mughal fort on the Yamuna, UNESCO in Agra & the Mughal cities, Uttar Pradesh. From Ghaziabad it is 229 km by road, 5–6 hours with stops. Groups give it half a day. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Ghaziabad costs ₹14,100–17,200 for a 2-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.

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From Ghaziabad
229 km by road
Time to give it
Half a day
Best season
October to March
Fare from Ghaziabad
₹14,100–17,200 round trip (Oct 2026)
Nearest airport
Agra (AGR) or Delhi (DEL)

Agra Fort, begun under Akbar in red sandstone, holds the marble palaces and halls of audience added by Shah Jahan, who could see the Taj Mahal from its walls.

It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, inscribed in 1983 with the Taj Mahal.

How many are going?

Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Agra Fort from each city, from the tables below.

Fits your group

Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)

13–17 or 10–17 seats

₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)

Varanasi → Agra Fort

₹35,100–43,300

Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 593 km one way · 3 days, round trip

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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.

Why groups go

Seen the same day as the Taj Mahal, a short drive along the river.

UNESCO sitesMughal & Nawabi heritage

How far is Agra Fort

Road distance from our route catalog, one way.

Road distance to Agra Fort
FromRoad kmWith stopsDetails
Varanasi593 km12–13 h–
Lucknow333 km7–8 h Route: Lucknow to Agra Fort
Ghaziabad229 km5–6 h–
Prayagraj470 km9–10 h–

Group fares from Ghaziabad

Round trip with driver, 2 days, by vehicle.

Ghaziabad to Agra Fort: round-trip fares by vehicle
VehicleSeatsRound trip, 2 days
SUV / Innova6–7₹9,800–13,000
Tempo Traveller 12-seater9–12₹11,900–15,100
Tempo Traveller 17-seater13–17₹14,100–17,200
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater18–26₹16,200–20,400
AC Coach 40–49 seater36–49₹30,500–41,100

Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. State entry tax for crossing the border is not included yet; operators add it on the quote. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.

Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. State entry tax for crossing the border is not included yet; operators add it on the quote. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.

When to go and how long

  • Best season: October to March.
  • Time to give it: Half a day.
  • Who goes: Families, School groups, International visitors.

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Circuits that include Agra Fort

Arriving from abroad or another state

  • Nearest airport: Agra (AGR) or Delhi (DEL).
  • Nearest railway station: Agra Fort or Agra Cantt.
  • Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
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Operators for Agra Fort

Approved operators who take groups to Agra Fort. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.

Official pages and sources

Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.

How booking works

  1. Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
  2. Verified operators quoteWe invite up to 6 verified operators near you, aiming for 3 quotes, and invite more if fewer reply within 2 hours.
  3. Compare itemised quotesVehicle, driver allowance, night halts, tolls and taxes, line by line, side by side.
  4. Book and pay the operatorAccept a quote and pay the operator an advance (25%) directly. No Yippigo fee: free until 31 December 2026.

Questions groups ask

Ghaziabad se Agra Fort kitne km hai? (How far is Agra Fort from Ghaziabad?)

229 km by road: 5–6 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour, about 35 on ghat roads). Road distance from our route catalog.

Agra Fort ke liye tempo traveller kitne ka padega?

Round trip from Ghaziabad (229 km one way, 2 days) with driver: 17-seater ₹14,100–17,200, 40–49 seater bus ₹30,500–41,100. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.

What does a group trip to Agra Fort cost?

Round trip from Ghaziabad with driver: SUV / Innova ₹9,800–13,000; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹11,900–15,100; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹14,100–17,200; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹16,200–20,400; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹30,500–41,100. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.

How many days do we need for Agra Fort?

Half a day. With the drive from Ghaziabad, plan 2 to 3 days in all. Seen the same day as the Taj Mahal, a short drive along the river.

When is the best time to visit Agra Fort?

October to March.

Which vehicle for our group?

4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.

How do we reach Agra Fort from abroad?

Nearest airport: Agra (AGR) or Delhi (DEL). Nearest railway station: Agra Fort or Agra Cantt. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.

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Group trip to Agra Fort

Post the dates, pickup and group size once. Verified operators send itemised quotes; you compare and pay the one you choose directly.