India GOAgra to Mathura: by train, and what to do at Mathura Junction
~40–60 min
The train is the natural way from Agra to Mathura: most expresses of the Delhi–Mumbai main line take about 35–60 minutes and seats start at about ₹90 (approx., August 2026). Mathura Junction (MTJ) is a big station with dozens of trains a day, but it stands 3–4 km from the temples, so plan an e-rickshaw for the last stretch.
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The same Delhi expresses in the other direction
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from ~₹90
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Mathura sits on the Delhi–Mumbai main line, and many expresses between Agra and Delhi stop there: the official NTES enquiry (October 2026) lists dozens of trains a day from Agra Cantt to Mathura Junction, most taking about 35–60 minutes. The fastest trains do not stop: the Gatimaan Express and the Agra–Delhi Vande Bharats run straight through. Fares start at ~₹90 in the seating class and are higher in the AC classes (approx., August 2026).
Agra has two stations to know: Agra Cantt, the main one for the Delhi line, and Agra Fort, used by trains from Jaipur. Check which one is on your ticket, and check train times on IRCTC or NTES before you go.
Reserved seats open 60 days ahead and go quickly in season; IRCTC shows them first and without a markup.
At Mathura Junction
The station is 3–4 km from the temple core: too far to walk with a bag, and there is no city bus on that stretch. An e-rickshaw takes 15–20 minutes and costs ~₹100–150 for the whole vehicle (approx., August 2026).
Rickshaw drivers at the station quote newcomers two or three times the fare, and the word "temple" on its own tells them you have not been here before. Name the district or the street instead.
On Janmashtami vehicles are stopped about 3 km from Janmabhoomi, and everyone, taxis included, walks the last stretch.
Onward from Mathura
Vrindavan, 12 km
Shared autos and e-rickshaws from the Vrindavan stand all day: 20–30 minutes, ₹20–30 a seat. No need to book a car. See Agra to Vrindavan.
Govardhan, 22 km west
Taxi ~₹600–900, or a shared auto or state bus from Bhuteshwar crossing from ~₹30; 30–45 minutes on the Deeg road (prices approx., August 2026).
Agra and Mathura in one day
With under an hour of train each way, Mathura works as a day trip from Agra. Keep Friday for Mathura and the Taj for another day: the Taj is closed on Fridays and the Gatimaan Express does not run.
❓ FAQ
How long is the train from Agra to Mathura?
Most expresses take about 35–60 minutes from Agra Cantt to Mathura Junction, from about ₹90 (approx., August 2026). The Gatimaan and the Vande Bharats do not stop at Mathura.
Can we cover Agra and Mathura in one day?
By transport, yes: the train takes under an hour each way. Avoid planning the Taj on a Friday, when it is closed.
How far is Mathura station from the temples?
3–4 km. An e-rickshaw takes 15–20 minutes and costs about ₹100–150 for the vehicle (August 2026).
How do I get from Mathura to Vrindavan?
By shared auto or e-rickshaw from the Vrindavan stand: 12 km, 20–30 minutes, ₹20–30 a seat.