India GOAgra to Delhi: fast trains, the Yamuna Expressway or the bus
~1 h 40 min
The fastest way from Agra to Delhi is a fast train from Agra Cantt. In the official NTES timetable (October 2026) the Gatimaan Express and two Vande Bharats reach Hazrat Nizamuddin in about 1 h 55 min to 2 h 10 min, and the Shatabdi reaches New Delhi station in about 2 h 25 min. Fares run from ~₹100 in an ordinary seat to ~₹860 in a chair car (approx., August 2026). By road the Yamuna Expressway takes 3–3.5 hours, and buses take 3.5–5 hours from ~₹224.
Trainbest option
Gatimaan or Vande Bharat
⏱ ~1 h 40 min · 
~₹100–860
Bus
UPSRTC and private coaches
⏱ ~3.5–5 h · from ~₹224
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Four fast trains leave Agra Cantt for Delhi. In the official NTES timetable (checked in October 2026):
- 12049 Gatimaan Express: Agra Cantt 17:35, Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM) 19:30. Not on Fridays.
- 20171 Vande Bharat: Agra Cantt 11:05, NZM 13:16. Not on Saturdays.
- 22469 Vande Bharat: Agra Cantt 21:00, NZM 23:10. Not on Mondays.
- 12001 Shatabdi: Agra Cantt 21:25, New Delhi (NDLS) 23:50. Daily.
Towards Agra the same trains are a little quicker: the Gatimaan 12050 runs from NZM in 1 h 40 min and the Vande Bharats in about 1 h 36 min to 1 h 40 min. The Gatimaan was launched in April 2016 as India's first semi-high-speed train, built for 160 km/h, with AC chair cars and executive class; today it runs on beyond Agra to Gwalior and Jhansi.
The spread of fares, ~₹100–860 (approx., August 2026), covers everything from a second-class seat on an ordinary express to the chair car on the fast trains. Tickets open 60 days ahead and sell out in season; IRCTC lists them first and without a markup. Timetables change, so check the times on IRCTC or NTES when you book.
Friday is the shared day off
The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays and the Gatimaan does not run. If you are doing Agra as a day trip from Delhi, any other day of the week works; this one does not.
By road
Car with a driver
Sedan ~₹2,000–2,600, 3–3.5 hours on the Yamuna Expressway, toll about ₹440 each way (approx., August 2026). Door to door and no station queues, which suits families.
Bus
UPSRTC and private coaches, AC and electric, from ~₹224 (approx., August 2026), 3.5–5 hours. The cheapest option; traffic at the Delhi end can add an hour. In Delhi they use Sarai Kale Khan, the southern terminal for Agra and Rajasthan.
Arriving in Delhi
Delhi has four main railway stations: New Delhi (NDLS), Old Delhi (DLI), Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM) and Anand Vihar (ANVT). The Gatimaan and the Vande Bharats from Agra arrive at NZM; the Shatabdi goes to New Delhi (NDLS).
- Taxis. A cab hailed off the street asks 3–10 times the fair price. Use an app or a prepaid counter.
- Metro. A QR ticket comes from the DMRC app or through WhatsApp; the last trains run around 23:30.
- Flying out the same day. The Airport Express runs from New Delhi station to Terminal 3 in 20–25 minutes, every 10–15 minutes from 04:45 to 23:30, ~₹65 (August 2026). From T1 the line into town is the Magenta, not this one.
Part of the Golden Triangle
Delhi–Agra is the first leg of the classic Delhi, Agra and Jaipur loop. One night in Agra rather than a day trip buys you sunrise at the Taj; Delhi itself deserves two to three nights. See the Golden Triangle route.
❓ FAQ
Which is the fastest train between Agra and Delhi?
The Gatimaan Express: from Agra Cantt about 1 h 55 min to Hazrat Nizamuddin, and 1 h 40 min in the other direction (NTES, October 2026). The Vande Bharats take about 2 h 10 min from Agra. The Gatimaan does not run on Fridays.
How much is the train ticket from Agra to Delhi?
From about ₹100 in an ordinary seat to about ₹860 in the chair car of the fast trains (approx., August 2026).
How long does it take from Agra to Delhi by car?
3–3.5 hours on the Yamuna Expressway; a sedan with a driver costs about ₹2,000–2,600, toll about ₹440 each way (approx., August 2026).
How far is Agra from Delhi?
About 230 km by road. By rail it is 187 km from Hazrat Nizamuddin to Agra Cantt (NTES).
How many days do I need for Delhi?
Two to three nights are enough for a first look at the city on a Golden Triangle trip.
Sources (3)
- Northern Railway: Gatimaan Express flagged off, runs all days except Friday (5 Apr 2016)
- PIB: Gatimaan Express from H. Nizamuddin to Agra Cantt (5 Apr 2016)
- NTES, Indian Railways National Train Enquiry System: schedule of 12049/12050 Gatimaan, 20171/20172 and 22469/22470 Vande Bharat, 12001/12002 Shatabdi; trains between Agra Cantt and Delhi (checked 9 Oct 2026)