Delhi, the Taj, Jaipur forts and Udaipur lakes
This is leg 1 of 3, the opening leg.
Travel leg · Golden Triangle & Rajasthan
Delhi to Agra
Delhi and Agra sit about 178 km (111 mi) apart in a straight line, with Agra to the south-east. It is leg 1 of 3 on our Golden Triangle & Rajasthan itinerary, an 11-day trip. Here is how long it takes by train, what to see on the way and where it fits in a real itinerary.
- Straight-line distance
- 178 km · 111 mi
- Est. road distance
- 214–249 km
- Est. drive time
- 2 h 15 min – 3 h 45 min
- Direction
- Heading south-east
- Curated routes
- 1 itinerary
Road distance is estimated as 1.2–1.4× the straight line; drive time assumes average speeds of 65–95 km/h with no stops or traffic. These are rough estimates — check a maps app for the actual route.
Ways to get there
We don't have live routing data, so the figures below are labelled estimates built from the straight-line distance. Use them to plan the day, then confirm in a maps app.
By train
Our Golden Triangle & Rajasthan itinerary is planned around rail, so a train is the likely way to cover this leg. Timetables and direct connections vary — check the operator before you book.
By car
Driving is an estimated 214–249 km (133–155 mi) and 2 h 15 min – 3 h 45 min at typical average speeds, not a routed time.
Fast trains such as the Gatimaan and Vande Bharat expresses link Delhi and Agra in under two hours, and trains or a hired car with driver connect Agra to Jaipur. Jaipur to Udaipur is about six hours by road or a short flight. Use app cabs or prepaid taxis in cities.
Worth stopping for
Picks from our curated guides at both ends.
When you arrive in Agra
The Taj Mahal and the Mughal forts around it. Stay 1–2 nights.
Taj Mahal
Shah Jahan's white marble mausoleum on the Yamuna, inlaid with semi-precious stone.
Mehtab Bagh
Riverside Mughal garden directly across the Yamuna from the Taj, framed for sunset views.
Pinch of Spice
Reliable North Indian restaurant for butter chicken, dal makhani and tandoori breads.
Panchhi Petha
Agra's best-known maker of petha, a translucent ash-gourd sweet in dozens of flavors.
Sheroes Hangout
Café run by acid-attack survivors, serving tea, coffee and snacks on a pay-what-you-wish basis.
Agra Fort
Red sandstone fortress-palace where Shah Jahan spent his last years looking toward the Taj.
Before you leave Delhi
Mughal tombs, a medieval minaret and the food lanes of Old Delhi. Stay 2–3 nights.
Humayun's Tomb
16th-century Mughal garden tomb that set the template for the Taj Mahal, set in restored charbagh gardens.
Lodhi Garden
Shady city park dotted with 15th-century tombs, popular with walkers and joggers.
Karim's
Old Delhi institution since 1913 known for mutton korma, kebabs and nihari near Jama Masjid.
On this curated route
Where Delhi → Agra sits in the full itinerary. Highlighted stops are this leg.
Going the other way? Agra to Delhi is the same 178 km in a straight line, heading north-west. Reverse directions in Google Maps ↗
Weather at each end
The biggest gap comes in February, when Agra averages highs 2°C warmer than Delhi.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi high | 21° | 26° | 32° | 39° | 43° | 42° | 37° | 34° | 33° | 32° | 28° | 23° |
| Agra high | 23° | 27° | 34° | 40° | 44° | 43° | 37° | 34° | 34° | 33° | 29° | 24° |
| Delhi rain | 16 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 33 | 80 | 217 | 203 | 121 | 13 | 4 | 8 |
| Agra rain | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 18 | 69 | 185 | 181 | 97 | 21 | 5 | 6 |
Temperatures in °C, rain in mm per month. Long-term monthly averages from NASA POWER satellite climatology — a guide to typical conditions, not a forecast. Month headings link to Agra month guides.
Delhi to Agra: questions travelers ask
How far is Delhi from Agra?
Delhi is about 178 km (111 mi) from Agra in a straight line, with Agra to the south-east. By road, we estimate 214–249 km (133–155 mi), or 1.2–1.4 times the straight line. Check a maps app for the exact route.
How long does it take to drive from Delhi to Agra?
An estimated 2 h 15 min – 3 h 45 min, assuming 214–249 km of road at average speeds of 65–95 km/h with no stops or traffic. It is not a routed time, so check a maps app on the day. Our itinerary leans on rail, so check train times too.
Which itineraries include the trip from Delhi to Agra?
Our Golden Triangle & Rajasthan itinerary includes this leg. Golden Triangle & Rajasthan runs about 11 days across 4 stops, best in Oct – Mar.
Onward from Agra
- Agra to Jaipur 222 km
Guides for both ends
- Delhi travel guide
- Delhi weather best time to visit
- Agra travel guide
- Agra weather best time to visit
Agra by month
Plan Delhi → Agra with your crew
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