Great train, lots of food (snacks and one proper meal), a very good journey
Varanasi to Agra, Train #20175 EC - Extended AC Chair Class, Indian Railways, Feb 19, 2026
CS
Chanidapa S
Delay 7 hours
Varanasi to Agra, Train #20175 CC - AC Chair Class, Indian Railways, Jan 3, 2026
HN
Helmut N
Clean cabin. Modern train. Water, snack and a tasty dinner. Perfect.
Varanasi to Agra, Train #20175 CC - AC Chair Class, Indian Railways, Nov 9, 2025
KF
Kim F
Nice comfortable seats, dinner was good, on time, AC was good, ultra processed food provided for snacks, very unhealthy, uncomfortable experience is from other passengers, loud kids running around, constantly hitting and pulling my seat
Varanasi to Agra, Train #20175 CC - AC Chair Class, Indian Railways, May 20, 2025
KA
Karen A
Comfortable ride. The bus was late 3 hrs from arrival time. Otherwise, it was great!
Varanasi to Agra, Bus AC Sleeper, Kalpana Travels Kanpur, Oct 2, 2023
NW
Nathan W
My bus was cancelled last minute and then I was switched to another bus that was meant to run at the same time but was 30mins delayed. The overall trip was late 3.5hrs, mainly due to the foggy weather I think. The sleeper was a little short but no problems with that. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Varanasi to Agra, Bus Non-AC Sleeper, Sanjay Travels, Jan 10, 2023
BB
Bernadette B
Dirty, Windows without glass, no sheets or cover
Varanasi to Agra, Bus Non-AC Sleeper, Amar Travels V, Nov 30, 2022
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Lidia L
They did not warn us that the train was leaving from another station in Varanasi and we went to the one on the ticket and the one on the Internet. We had to pay for another transport to the new station and luckily we went with time and it occurred to us to ask at the station and they were the ones who told us that it did not leave from there.
The train in first class was dirty and with garbage inside the cabin, nothing to do with the photos. They could have cleaned up while it was stopped at the station before leaving, at least remove all the garbage from the garbage can.
On a good note, the train was on time.
This review was autotranslated
No nos avisaron de que el tren salía de otra estación de varanasi y nos presentamos en la que ponía en el boleto y la que constaba en Internet. Tuvimos que pagar otro transporte a la nueva estación y menos mal que fuimos con tiempo y se nos ocurrió preguntar en la estación que fueron los que nos dijeron que no salía desde allí.
El tren en primera clase estaba sucio y con basura dentro del camarote, nada que ver con las fotos. Podrían haber limpiado mientras estuvo parado en la estación antes de salir, por lo menos quitar toda la basura de la papelera.
Como dato bueno, el tren fue puntual
Varanasi to Agra, Train #22970 1A - AC First Class Sleeper, Indian Railways, Oct 25, 2022
JA
Juan A
On time, nothing problem
Varanasi to Agra, Train #14863 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper, Indian Railways, May 22, 2022
LW
Lionel W
The upperside berth is very uncombfortable. Otherwise, the overall experience was good
Varanasi to Agra, Train #14863 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper, Indian Railways, May 1, 2022
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Varanasi to Agra Schedule
Type
Operator
Class
Departure Time
Arrival Time
Price
Rating
Taxi
Cab Expresso
Van 8pax
Any time
+8h 30m
$230.74
Flight
SpiceJet
Economy
00:20
13:20
$207.26
Train
Indian Railways
2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper
01:00
12:00
$18.67
3.5
Train
Indian Railways
3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper
03:00
11:55
$14.26
Train
Indian Railways
1A - AC First Class Sleeper
04:50
19:00
$29.66
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
07:00
13:50
$207.26
Train
Indian Railways
2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper
07:30
17:10
$14.97
Flight
Akasa Air
Economy
08:20
14:20
$220.07
Train
Indian Railways
2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper
08:55
18:00
$15.57
Bus
Palak Travels
AC Seater
09:15
20:00
$22.85
Train
Indian Railways
1A - AC First Class Sleeper
09:40
18:35
$25.36
4.0
Bus
Raj Kalpana Travels
A/C Semi Sleeper
10:00
19:45
$6.52
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
10:25
13:20
$177.57
Flight
Akasa Air
Economy
10:55
11:50
$168.25
Flight
Air India Express
Economy
11:15
14:20
$147.88
Bus
Kalyani Travels
AC Sleeper
11:34
01:02
$114.28
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
11:55
16:05
$204.35
Bus
Amar Travels
AC Sleeper
12:15
22:30
$40.00
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
12:40
14:20
$189.80
Train
Indian Railways
3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper
13:10
22:45
$13.99
How to get from Varanasi to Agra
When you want to get from Varanasi to Agra, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:
Flight
Bus
Train
Taxi
If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Train. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight ticket.
The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Bus ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 62.86. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 10.06.
How far is Varanasi from Agra?
If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Varanasi to Agra. Your trip will be a total of 394 miles (633 km). The flying distance is 370 miles (595 km).
How long does it take to get from Varanasi to Agra?
The travel time from Varanasi to Agra can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 7 to 22 hours.
How much does it cost to get from Varanasi to Agra?
The cost of the trip from Varanasi to Agra varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Sethi Yatra: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 10.06 for your ticket.
However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus - a one-way Bus ticket can cost as much as USD 62.86.
Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Varanasi to Agra:
Bus tickets - USD 10.06 to USD 62.86;
Train tickets - USD 21.88 to USD 36.41;
flight price: USD 77.38 - USD 89.75. From Varanasi to Agra starting from 12:45 Varanasi International Airport until 18:00 Varanasi International Airport
You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 149.18 to USD 223.77.
How many trips per day are there between Varanasi and Agra?
Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.
Buses start plying the route from 03:50 - you can also take a bus as late as 22:00. There are 82 available bus trips every day.
Which means of transport is the best for the route?
Buses
Taking a bus from Varanasi to Agra is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.
Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:
If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.
Taxi
Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Varanasi to Agra. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.
Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 149.18.
Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.
Trains
Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.
If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks..
The most popular transport from Varanasi to Agra
How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Varanasi to Agra? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:
Air India, Ajuman Holidays, Amar Travels, Amar Travels V, Bhaiya Travels U, Bss Cool Cool Travels, Cab Expresso, Chaudhary Bus Service, Deepak Raj Tour And Travels, Dharani Trans, Dhruv Travels, Gola Bus Service, Goyal Travels, Highway Star Travel Cargo, Indian Railways, IndiGo, International Tourist Centre, Intrcity Smartbus, Jagdamba Tourism, Jamna Travels, Khajuraho Travels, Laxmi Holidays, Lokenath Bus Service, Mahalaxmi Travels, New India Travels, New Shree Mahaveer Travels Lkw, Palak Tour And Travels, Palak Travels, Pawan Travels, Pratap T and C, Raj Kalpana Travels, Raj Shila Travels, Raj Travels Jhunjhunu, Rct Smartbus, Safar Express, Sai Ganraj Travels, Sanjay Travels, Sethi Yatra, Shree Marutikrupa Travels And Cargo, Shree Saroj Travels, Shree Savariya Travels, Shri Mahavir Tour , SpiceJet, TaxiBazaar, Tiwari and Brothers, Travel Point, UPSRTC, Yolo Bus, Zingbus
