Agra & the Mughal cities · Akbar's red sandstone capital, UNESCO
Fatehpur Sikri group trip guide
Fatehpur Sikri: Akbar's red sandstone capital, UNESCO in Agra & the Mughal cities, Uttar Pradesh. From Agra it is 36 km by road, 1–2 hours with stops. Groups give it half a day. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Agra costs ₹6,800–8,400 for a same-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Agra
- 36 km by road
- Time to give it
- Half a day
- Best season
- October to March
- Fare from Agra
- ₹6,800–8,400 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Agra (AGR)
Fatehpur Sikri was built by Akbar in the 16th century as his capital and left soon after; its palaces, courts and the great Jama Masjid survive almost whole.
The towering Buland Darwaza leads to the marble tomb of the Sufi saint Salim Chishti; the city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, inscribed in 1986.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Fatehpur Sikri 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 → Fatehpur Sikri
₹37,100–45,800
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 629 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
A stop between Agra and Jaipur or Bharatpur, or a half-day from Agra.
UNESCO sitesMughal & Nawabi heritage
How far is Fatehpur Sikri
Road distance from our route catalog, one way.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varanasi | 629 km | 13–14 h | – |
| Lucknow | 368 km | 7–8 h | – |
| Agra | 36 km | 1–2 h | – |
| Ghaziabad | 231 km | 5–6 h | – |
| Prayagraj | 506 km | 10–11 h | – |
Group fares from Agra
Round trip with driver, 1 day, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 1 day |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹4,700–6,300 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹5,800–7,400 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹6,800–8,400 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹7,900–10,000 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹15,000–20,200 |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day 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. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day 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. 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 Fatehpur Sikri
Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Agra (AGR).
- Nearest railway station: Agra Cantt or Fatehpur Sikri.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Fatehpur Sikri
Approved operators who take groups to Fatehpur Sikri. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
Rishabh Motors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
231 km by road from Fatehpur Sikri
1 vehicle · 28 seats
Akansha mobility solutions
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Serves Fatehpur Sikri
1 vehicle · 17 seats
New Puhana bus service
Vehicle Owner
Roorkee, Uttarakhand
Serves Fatehpur Sikri
Fleet details on request
Sidhu Travels
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Chandigarh
Serves Fatehpur Sikri
1 vehicle · 66 seats
prajapati tour and traveles
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Serves Fatehpur Sikri
1 vehicle · 20 seats
VIJAY TRAVELS
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
629 km by road from Fatehpur Sikri
2 vehicles · 7–16 seats
Official pages and sources
Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.
How booking works
- Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
- Verified operators quoteWe invite up to 6 verified operators near you, aiming for 3 quotes, and invite more if fewer reply within 2 hours.
- Compare itemised quotesVehicle, driver allowance, night halts, tolls and taxes, line by line, side by side.
- 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
Agra se Fatehpur Sikri kitne km hai? (How far is Fatehpur Sikri from Agra?)
36 km by road: 1–2 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.
Fatehpur Sikri ke liye tempo traveller kitne ka padega?
Round trip from Agra (36 km one way, 1 day) with driver: 17-seater ₹6,800–8,400, 40–49 seater bus ₹15,000–20,200. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Fatehpur Sikri cost?
Round trip from Agra with driver: SUV / Innova ₹4,700–6,300; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹5,800–7,400; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹6,800–8,400; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹7,900–10,000; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹15,000–20,200. 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 Fatehpur Sikri?
Half a day. With the drive from Agra, plan a day trip, or 2 days to see more in all. A stop between Agra and Jaipur or Bharatpur, or a half-day from Agra.
When is the best time to visit Fatehpur Sikri?
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 Fatehpur Sikri from abroad?
Nearest airport: Agra (AGR). Nearest railway station: Agra Cantt or Fatehpur Sikri. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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