Agra & the Mughal cities · The Taj Mahal, UNESCO
Agra: Taj Mahal group trip guide
Agra: Taj Mahal: The Taj Mahal, UNESCO in Agra & the Mughal cities, Uttar Pradesh. From Ghaziabad it is 229 km by road, 5–6 hours with stops. Groups give it 1 day in Agra, 2 with the drive from Delhi NCR. 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
- 1 day in Agra, 2 with the drive from Delhi NCR
- Best season
- October to March
- Fare from Ghaziabad
- ₹14,100–17,200 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Agra (AGR) or Delhi (DEL)
The Taj Mahal, the white marble mausoleum Shah Jahan built for his wife Mumtaz Mahal in the 17th century, stands in its garden on the Yamuna at Agra.
It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, inscribed in 1983, and it is closed to visitors on Fridays.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Agra: Taj Mahal 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: Taj Mahal
₹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
India's best-known short trip: from Delhi NCR by the Yamuna Expressway, a long day out or, better for a group, with a night in Agra; on the Golden Triangle; or with Mathura and Vrindavan.
UNESCO sitesMughal & Nawabi heritage
How far is Agra: Taj Mahal
Road distance from our route catalog, one way.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varanasi | 593 km | 12–13 h | – |
| Lucknow | 333 km | 7–8 h | Route: Lucknow to Agra: Taj Mahal |
| Ghaziabad | 229 km | 5–6 h | – |
| Prayagraj | 470 km | 9–10 h | – |
Group fares from Ghaziabad
Round trip with driver, 2 days, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 2 days |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹9,800–13,000 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹11,900–15,100 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹14,100–17,200 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹16,200–20,400 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹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: 1 day in Agra, 2 with the drive from Delhi NCR.
- Who goes: Families, School groups, International visitors, Corporate groups.
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Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Agra (AGR) or Delhi (DEL).
- Nearest railway station: Agra Cantt.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Agra: Taj Mahal
Approved operators who take groups to Agra: Taj Mahal. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
Rishabh Motors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
229 km by road from Agra
1 vehicle · 28 seats
New Puhana bus service
Vehicle Owner
Roorkee, Uttarakhand
Serves Agra
Fleet details on request
Akansha mobility solutions
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Serves Agra
1 vehicle · 17 seats
Sidhu Travels
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Chandigarh
466 km by road from Agra
1 vehicle · 66 seats
prajapati tour and traveles
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
672 km by road from Agra
1 vehicle · 20 seats
VIJAY TRAVELS
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
593 km by road from Agra
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.
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- 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: Taj Mahal kitne km hai? (How far is Agra: Taj Mahal 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: Taj Mahal 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: Taj Mahal 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: Taj Mahal?
1 day in Agra, 2 with the drive from Delhi NCR. With the drive from Ghaziabad, plan 2 to 3 days in all. India's best-known short trip: from Delhi NCR by the Yamuna Expressway, a long day out or, better for a group, with a night in Agra; on the Golden Triangle; or with Mathura and Vrindavan.
When is the best time to visit Agra: Taj Mahal?
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: Taj Mahal from abroad?
Nearest airport: Agra (AGR) or Delhi (DEL). Nearest railway station: Agra Cantt. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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