Same-Day Taj Mahal Tour by Gatimaan Express Train
By Train 1 Day Private day tour

Same-Day Taj Mahal Tour by Gatimaan Express Train

Glide to Agra on India's fastest train — reach the Taj in about 100 minutes, tour it and Agra Fort with a private guide, and be back in Delhi the same evening.

1 Day Delhi ⇄ Agra by fast train ★★★★★ 4.9 (173 reviews)
Duration1 Day
RegionDelhi ⇄ Agra by fast train
Best SeasonDaily except Friday
Tour StylePrivate day tour
From₹11,500 / person

Tour overview

Quick answer: A same-day Taj Mahal tour from Delhi using the Gatimaan Express, India's fastest train, which reaches Agra in about 100 minutes. Includes reserved return seats, a private car and guide in Agra, and entry to the Taj and Agra Fort. Runs daily except Friday, from ₹11,500 per person.

Skip three hours on the road each way — the train whisks you to Agra at up to 160 km/h with a meal served at your seat, so you arrive relaxed and ready to explore.

Tour highlights

  • Reserved seats on the Gatimaan Express
  • Delhi to Agra in about 100 minutes
  • The Taj Mahal with an expert private guide
  • The red-sandstone Agra Fort
  • A private car for all Agra sightseeing
  • Executive Chair Car upgrade available

Day-by-day itinerary

1 07:30 · Delhi

Meet at Nizamuddin station

Met at the station and helped to board in your reserved seats.

2 08:10 · On board

The fast train to Agra

About 100 minutes with breakfast served at your seat.

3 10:00 · Agra

Meet your guide & the Taj

Private car and guide meet you and head to the Taj Mahal.

4 12:30 · Agra

Lunch & Agra Fort

A relaxed lunch, then the mighty Agra Fort.

5 15:30 · Agra

Optional extras

Optional Baby Taj or a marble-inlay workshop.

6 17:50 · On board

Gatimaan Express home

Board the return train, dinner served on board.

7 19:40 · Delhi

Arrive Nizamuddin

A transfer returns you to your hotel.

What's included

Included

  • Reserved return seats on the Gatimaan Express
  • Onboard meals as served by the railway
  • Private car and expert guide in Agra
  • Taj Mahal and Agra Fort entrance fees
  • Station meet-and-assist and hotel transfers

Not included

  • Lunch in Agra (you pay directly)
  • Executive Chair Car upgrade and optional Baby Taj
  • Tips and personal expenses

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Pricing & departures

Per person, twin-sharing, land only. Every trip is quoted fresh to your exact dates.

Group sizePer person
2 travellers₹13,500
3 – 4 travellers₹11,500
5+ travellers₹10,000

Frequently asked questions

How long does the Gatimaan Express take from Delhi to Agra?

About 100 minutes — the fastest scheduled service between the two cities.

Is it India's fastest train?

Yes — it runs at a top speed of around 160 km/h.

Does the train run every day?

It runs daily except Friday, which is also when the Taj Mahal is closed.

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