How to get to the Taj from Delhi?

kandroma · Jun 17th, 2006, 23:36

Hello there. I've heard there is a train that goes from delhi to agra-- does anyone have a timetable for it? how many days do you have to book in advance to get a seat on the train, or is it possible to just show up and get one at the station? does anyone know what time the trains leave from and going back to delhi...?

jabberwocky · Jun 18th, 2006, 01:39

The train is called Agra shatabdi express - leaves Delhi at 7 am and reachess Agra in 2 hours, fully air con. Yes - you need to buy tickets in advance, but it is really comfortable adn quick, plus you are served b'fast tea etc (the fare includes it)

teh other option is to hire an indica for the day and g to Agra and return a day later. Whatever way you choose, I recommend air con since it wud be terribly hot and you don't want to spend teh journey cursing!

Indiafan · Jun 18th, 2006, 11:16

There are several train stations in Agra? Where to get off for Taj? Thanks

jabberwocky · Jun 24th, 2006, 00:16

The station closer to the Taj mahal is Agra Contonment. The next one (Raja ki mandi) is closer to Holiday inn hotel.

When coming from Delhi via the morning Shatabdi, these are the 2 stns of Agra you will encounter.

himadventures · Jul 5th, 2006, 19:41

jabber is correct. I used BHOPAL SHATABDI and returned by TAJ EXPRESS. Please ...please...do not use TAJ EXPRESS. This is worst scene in train travel. This is not a SHATABDTI train but A/C coach in a slow moving train. It takes more than 3 hrs to reach DELHI.

IMPOrtANT:This is high rush sector-get your ticket booked as soon as you finalize your plans. If you think that you can get ticket from station....i think ..very few chances that you will get a seat !

Jun 17th, 2006, 23:36	#1
kandroma Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: nyc Posts: 28	How to get to the Taj from Delhi? Hello there. I've heard there is a train that goes from delhi to agra-- does anyone have a timetable for it? how many days do you have to book in advance to get a seat on the train, or is it possible to just show up and get one at the station? does anyone know what time the trains leave from and going back to delhi...?

Jun 18th, 2006, 01:39	#2
jabberwocky Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Dehradun Posts: 28	Shatabdi (Delhi Agra) The train is called Agra shatabdi express - leaves Delhi at 7 am and reachess Agra in 2 hours, fully air con. Yes - you need to buy tickets in advance, but it is really comfortable adn quick, plus you are served b'fast tea etc (the fare includes it) teh other option is to hire an indica for the day and g to Agra and return a day later. Whatever way you choose, I recommend air con since it wud be terribly hot and you don't want to spend teh journey cursing!

Jun 18th, 2006, 11:16	#3
Indiafan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: India Posts: 225	Train station in Agra There are several train stations in Agra? Where to get off for Taj? Thanks

Jun 24th, 2006, 00:16	#4
jabberwocky Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Dehradun Posts: 28	The station closest to Taj The station closer to the Taj mahal is Agra Contonment. The next one (Raja ki mandi) is closer to Holiday inn hotel. When coming from Delhi via the morning Shatabdi, these are the 2 stns of Agra you will encounter.

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Jul 5th, 2006, 19:41	#5
himadventures Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: India Posts: 1,070	jabber is correct. I used BHOPAL SHATABDI and returned by TAJ EXPRESS. Please ...please...do not use TAJ EXPRESS. This is worst scene in train travel. This is not a SHATABDTI train but A/C coach in a slow moving train. It takes more than 3 hrs to reach DELHI. IMPOrtANT:This is high rush sector-get your ticket booked as soon as you finalize your plans. If you think that you can get ticket from station....i think ..very few chances that you will get a seat !

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