Reviewed · TAJ MAHAL BY TRAIN
Taj Mahal & Agra Day Tour by Train from Delhi with 5* Hotel Lunch
The clever part of this Agra trip is the fast train ride from Delhi, which replaces a three or four-hour road journey with roughly 90 minutes to two hours on the rails. You leave early, eat breakfast aboard, tour Agra by private car, and return to Delhi after dinner on the train.
I like the door-to-door handling, especially the driver who takes you from your Delhi hotel or airport to Hazrat Nizamuddin station and helps you find the right coach. I also like the compact sightseeing plan: the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Baby Taj give you Agra’s essential sights in one day. The drawback is the long day, often eight to twelve hours, with an early pickup and a tightly packed schedule.
In This Review
- Key points to know before booking
- Why the express train changes the Delhi to Agra day
- Delhi pickup and the early station transfer
- What the train ride is really worth
- The Taj Mahal, the day’s main event
- Agra Fort and the Mughal story
- Five-star lunch in the middle of a busy day
- Itimad-ud-Daulah, the Baby Taj
- Private transport makes Agra easier
- Price, package choices, and value
- Who will enjoy this Agra day trip?
- Should you book this train tour?
- FAQ
- How long does the Taj Mahal and Agra day tour take?
- Where can pickup take place?
- What time does pickup usually begin?
- Which railway station is used in Delhi?
- Which sights are visited in Agra?
- Is lunch included?
- Are monument entrance tickets included?
- Can I cancel for a full refund?
Key points to know before booking
