Agra-Delhi Fly or Train

beachfan · Nov 2nd, 2007, 14:47

After reading all the posts on Train vs. Car, I now see Kingfisher is starting up a flight. Sounds convenient, 5pm.

I know fog is a problem, but is it quicker than train (given check-in time)?

Thanks!
Beachfan

jyotirmoy · Nov 2nd, 2007, 15:43

I would go for the excellent train connection. Check in time, probability of delayed departure, hover over Delhi in the que waiting for landing clearance and assumimg you are staying in Pahergunge or central Delhi the long taxi drive.

Mickey S · Nov 2nd, 2007, 16:04

I don't see why anyone would choose to fly between Agra and Delhi, when there are so many trains on that route, taking around three hours.

And almost any class in an Indian train beats a plane for comfort and spaciousness.

shashank.aggarwal · Nov 2nd, 2007, 18:26

A flight to Agra..its barely 3 hours by the road !! I guess you will spend the same time in traveling to Airport and Checking in...

beachfan · Nov 2nd, 2007, 23:48

Thanks.

As far as why anyone would fly, I'm doing it one way I think as I'm flying Udaipur-Delhi (on another carrier) and it seems that since I'm at the airport anyway, flying on to Agra that day would be reasonable.

Alternatives would be going from the airport to the train station, or splitting up my time in Delhi with an overnight to Agra.

mukundbansal · Nov 2nd, 2007, 23:55

Delhi- Agra is just 3.5 hrs run by car ..it's natinal highway and roads are excellent ..and there are loads of train too ..imp one are taj express , goa express , AP express...

steven_ber · Nov 3rd, 2007, 03:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by beachfan

As far as why anyone would fly, I'm doing it one way I think as I'm flying Udaipur-Delhi (on another carrier) and it seems that since I'm at the airport anywya, flying on to Agra that day would be reasonable.

Alternatives would be going from the airport to the train station, or splitting up my time in Delhi with an overnight to Agra.

Why didn't you include that info in the first post?

Mickey S · Nov 3rd, 2007, 03:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by steven_ber

Why didn't you include that info in the first post?

Sigh. And why did the title read "Agra-Delhi" if he's flying from Delhi to Agra?

Got to admit, I'm getting very reluctant to seek out information for newbies these days.

beachfan · Nov 3rd, 2007, 04:05

Jeez, what a tough group.

I already decided to fly Udaipur/Delhi/Agra, I was asking about Agra-Delhi, just like I posted originally.

Someone asked why would anyone fly Delhi/Agra, which lead to my second post.

Don't worry, I won't bother you folks anymore.

Nov 2nd, 2007, 14:47	#1
beachfan Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: California Posts: 11	Agra-Delhi Fly or Train After reading all the posts on Train vs. Car, I now see Kingfisher is starting up a flight. Sounds convenient, 5pm. I know fog is a problem, but is it quicker than train (given check-in time)? Thanks! Beachfan

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Mickey S Maha Guru Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cymru Posts: 1,132	I don't see why anyone would choose to fly between Agra and Delhi, when there are so many trains on that route, taking around three hours. And almost any class in an Indian train beats a plane for comfort and spaciousness. Last edited by Mickey S : Nov 3rd, 2007 at 03:42.

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shashank.aggarwal Mr. Badboy :D Join Date: May 2007 Location: ~ Dilli ~ Posts: 5,173	A flight to Agra..its barely 3 hours by the road !! I guess you will spend the same time in traveling to Airport and Checking in... __________________ Travelogue - Around India Random Reviews

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beachfan Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: California Posts: 11	Thanks. As far as why anyone would fly, I'm doing it one way I think as I'm flying Udaipur-Delhi (on another carrier) and it seems that since I'm at the airport anyway, flying on to Agra that day would be reasonable. Alternatives would be going from the airport to the train station, or splitting up my time in Delhi with an overnight to Agra. Last edited by beachfan : Nov 3rd, 2007 at 05:57.

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Nov 2nd, 2007, 15:43	#2
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,386	I would go for the excellent train connection. Check in time, probability of delayed departure, hover over Delhi in the que waiting for landing clearance and assumimg you are staying in Pahergunge or central Delhi the long taxi drive.

Nov 2nd, 2007, 23:55	#6
mukundbansal Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mathura, UP,India Posts: 18	Delhi- Agra is just 3.5 hrs run by car ..it's natinal highway and roads are excellent ..and there are loads of train too ..imp one are taj express , goa express , AP express...

Nov 3rd, 2007, 04:05	#9
beachfan Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: California Posts: 11	Jeez, what a tough group. I already decided to fly Udaipur/Delhi/Agra, I was asking about Agra-Delhi, just like I posted originally. Someone asked why would anyone fly Delhi/Agra, which lead to my second post. Don't worry, I won't bother you folks anymore.

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