Transportation : Agra Cantt - New Delhi Junction
'Mode': TO
Category : Train
Getting TO/AROUND: (last date took the train - Jan. 26, 2004)

Agra Cantt Station - New Delhi Junction Station (200 kms)

2nd Economy Class - Rs 69.00

Don't take 2nd Economy class! It was a terrible experience 'coz I was standing for almost 4 hours and this class was too narrow and full! Be ready for locals who are fighting for seats!!!

Train in India is always late and slow too!!! It took us 4 hours before we reached our destination!

Departure time: 8:45 am
Arrival time - 1:20 pm

Transportation: Agra Cantt Station to Taj Ganj

'Mode': TO
Category: Motorcycle
Getting TO/AROUND: (last date took the auto-rickshaw - Jan. 24, 2004)

Agra Cantt Station - Taj Ganj & vice-versa

Auto-rickshaw fare - Rs 20

Don't pay more than Rs 20!!!

Reaching Agra by Road
Due to the strategical position of Agra the city is well connected to all the major cities of India. Reaching Agra by road hence is not all difficult. Many prefer to come to Agra from Delhi via road. A lot of buses and private transportation ply from Agra to Delhi. The distance between Agra and Delhi is just 204 km. Many tourists opt for a brisk trip to Agra from Delhi. It not only saves them a lot of time but also allows them to admire the brilliant Mughal architecture spread all over Agra.

You can also come to Agra from Mathura which is just 54 km from Agra. Local buses and many tour operating services ply on the road from Agra to Mathura. Agra is also connected to Jaipur, Mumbai, Ahmadabad and Khajuraho. In case you are reaching Agra by road be prepared to witness a splendid scenery on the way. Studded with fields under cultivation all the roads leading to Agra exude a charm of their own. Three of the National High ways pass through Agra. Due to this reason, reaching Agra by road is easy as well as convenient. On your way to Agra you can spot many roadside inns and “dhabas”.

Reaching Agra by Rail
The majestic city of Agra attracts a whole lot of tourists every year. Not all can afford an expensive air ride to Agra. Hence the tourism and transportation department of India maintains some super fast trains to Agra. There are a whole lot of railway stations in Agra. Reaching Agra by rail is therefore very easy. Idgah, Agra Fort, Agra Cantonment, Agra City, Raja ki Mandi and Yamuna Bridge are some of the major railway stations in the region. Besides local trains these platforms also see a whole range of fast trains and express trains.

Domestic Flights to Agra
The Kharia Airport in Agra remains crowded through out the day. There are many domestic flights to Agra from all over India. The Indian Airlines connects Agra to a large number of cities in the vicinity. Of these Patna, Jaipur and New Delhi are the major ones. Flights from New Delhi to Agra are always more than any onther cities. That is because New Delhi is the nearest international airport to Agra. Besides, Indian Airlines Jet Airways and Air Sahara also operate from Agra. The resplandant beauty of this ancient city attracts a lot of tourists every year.

Cheap Flights to Agra
With a large number of private airlines operating all over India traveling to Agra by air is not expensive any more. During the peak season many of the domestic flights introduce packaged tours and cheap flights to Agra. These cheap flights to Agra are of immense help to budget travelers. Besides many businessmen need to travel to the business district of Agra quite often. The cheap flights to Agra cater to their immediate needs in the best possible way.