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Old Oct 19th, 2009, 05:12   #1
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bus or train from New Delhi to Mathura

After Getting on Delhi airport, what is the best way to get to Mathura? Where should I go to take a bus? or is train a better option? if yes, from which station?

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Old Oct 19th, 2009, 13:49   #2
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Depends what time you getting of from flight. If you decide to catch a train, I will recommend to have prior reservation.
Buses are plenty and Sarai kale Khan ISBT is the boarding point. Journey time is about 2.5 hrs
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Old Oct 19th, 2009, 15:55   #3
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Sarai Kale Khan busstand

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Depends what time you getting of from flight. If you decide to catch a train, I will recommend to have prior reservation.
Buses are plenty and Sarai kale Khan ISBT is the boarding point. Journey time is about 2.5 hrs
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Trains will be faster, if you get reservation in an express. Check out the timings. There are many fast trains in this route.
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2060 Kota Janshatabdi Express is a good train from Hazrat Nizamuddin to Mathura. It starts at 1:20 PM and reaches Mathura at 3:15 PM. The fare is AC class is Rs. 235 and in ordinary class Rs. 78 only.

You may prebook on www.irctc.co.in or www.yatra.com or www.cleartrip.com
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2060 Kota Janshatabdi Express is a good train from Hazrat Nizamuddin to Mathura. It starts at 1:20 PM and reaches Mathura at 3:15 PM. The fare is AC class is Rs. 235 and in ordinary class Rs. 78 only.

You may prebook on www.irctc.co.in or www.yatra.com or www.cleartrip.com
Thanks for your response. Is it possible to prebook from abroad, and get a elektronic ticket?
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Yes !

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