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Agra, the wonderful city of Taj Mahal, is one of the most visited cities of India. Attracting millions of travelers every year, Agra city is truly a paradise for every person who loves to travel. The rich and vibrant history along with the majestic historical monuments are the biggest tourist attractions of the city.
Now the question arises 'How to reach Agra'? So the answer is quite simple. There are a number of different ways to reach the Agra city. You can come here via train, via plane or if you love driving then you can arrive here via you own car.
Reaching Agra via air:
The local airport of Agra ie Kheria air route is located around 11 km from the main city center. If you are coming from out of India, you can arrive at the Delhi or Mumbai airport from where you can take domestic flights. Taj Mahal is just 6 km from the Kheria airport and you can take taxi, cabs or buses to reach there.
Reaching Agra via train:
Agra Cannt. is the main railway station of the city. Every day many trains arrive here from different parts of the country. The Taj Express is a special train that runs from Delhi to Agra. You will find all the ultra modern facilities like, tasty food, comfortable seats, air-conditioned coaches, etc in this train. Apart from it Shatabdi Express and the Intercity Express are the other trains that one can take to reach here. The Indian railway network connects Agra with all the major cities of the country.
Reaching Agra via road:
India has a very vast network of roadways that connects all the major cities with each other. Agra is one such destination that is very well-connected with all the major cities. There are daily bus services of the Uttar Pradesh tourism from popular cities like Delhi, Jaipur, Mathura, Gwalior etc. One van also hire cabs to come here. Besides these you can also use your own transport means like cars or carvans to visit this amazing city.
The approx distance of Agra from major cities of India are:
Delhi - 204 Kilo meters
Lucknow - 363 Kilo meters
Varanasi - 577 Kilo meters
Allahabad - 425 Kilo meters
Dehradun - 318 Kilo meters
There are also a number of local means of transport that helps you in a memorable tour of this fantastic historical city.
