What are the top travel tips for Agra Fort?

Combine with the Taj Mahal on the same day (they are 2.5 km apart). Enter via the Amar Singh Gate — the original royal entrance. Carry a guide book or hire an ASI guide for the Diwan-i-Khas.

Where is Agra Fort located?

Agra Fort is in Uttar Pradesh, India, at 27.1795° N, 78.0211° E. The nearest major city and transport hub is Delhi, about 178 km away.

What are the best places to visit near Agra Fort?

Top attractions near Agra Fort include Taj Mahal (about 2 km away), Fatehpur Sikri (about 37 km away), Lotus Temple (about 170 km away) — all easy to combine on a Uttar Pradesh trip.

What is the entry fee at Agra Fort for foreign tourists?

Foreign nationals pay ₹650 to enter Agra Fort (rates last verified 2025-10). Indian and other ticket tiers are listed in the Entry Fee section above.

How to reach Agra Fort from Delhi?

Agra Fort is about 223 km from Delhi. Options include Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹170, 4h 38m), State Bus (Deluxe) (~₹420, 4h 52m), Train (3AC) (~₹470, 4h 19m). The cheapest is usually Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹170) and the fastest is Outstation Cab (Sedan) (4h 18m). Fares are indicative — verify with the operator before booking.

How to reach Agra Fort from Jaipur?

Agra Fort is about 279 km from Jaipur. Options include Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹195, 5h 37m), State Bus (Deluxe) (~₹520, 5h 59m), Train (3AC) (~₹540, 5h 13m). The cheapest is usually Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹195) and the fastest is Train (3AC) (5h 13m). Fares are indicative — verify with the operator before booking.

How to reach Agra Fort from Lucknow?

Agra Fort is about 365 km from Lucknow. Options include Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹245, 7h 7m), Train (3AC) (~₹655, 6h 36m), State Bus (Deluxe) (~₹670, 7h 42m). The cheapest is usually Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹245) and the fastest is Train (3AC) (6h 36m). Fares are indicative — verify with the operator before booking.

Agra Fort Tourism 2026 – Places to Visit, Things to Do, Best Time & Itinerary

About Agra Fort

Red sandstone on a colossal scale. Mughal emperors kept their main residence here, above the Yamuna, until the capital shifted to Delhi in 1638. UNESCO World Heritage status. The parapets frame one of the finest distant views of the Taj Mahal you will find anywhere in Agra.

Best Time to Visit

October to March

Winter mornings frame the Taj Mahal in mist when viewed from the fort's Musamman Burj — the octagonal tower where Shah Jahan spent his final years imprisoned by his son.

Entry fees in your currency

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Indian Adult₹50$…
SAARC / BIMSTEC₹90$…
Foreign National₹650$…
Children below 15Free—
Same-day Taj Mahal + Agra Fort combo discount₹50 off$…
Still cameraFree—
Video camera₹25$…
ASI audio guide₹118 / ₹200$…

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Entry Fee · Tickets

How much does it cost to visit Agra Fort?

Visitor CategoryPrice

Indian Adult
₹50
SAARC / BIMSTEC
₹90
Foreign National
₹650
Children below 15
Free

Additional charges

Same-day Taj Mahal + Agra Fort combo discountShow your Taj Mahal stub at the Agra Fort counter (same-day only) — common saving among ASI sites in Agra
₹50 off
Still camera
Free
Video camera
₹25
ASI audio guideIndian / Foreigner — 8 languages, plug into your own earphones
₹118 / ₹200

Open daily, sunrise to sunset — no weekly closure
Only ~25% of the fort is open to the public; the rest is still an active Indian Army cantonment
Combine with Taj Mahal in a single morning — they are 2.5 km apart and the same-day discount applies

Prices indicative — verify at the official counter or website before your visit.Updated 2025-10

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Travel Tips

Combine with the Taj Mahal on the same day (they are 2.5 km apart)
Enter via the Amar Singh Gate — the original royal entrance
Carry a guide book or hire an ASI guide for the Diwan-i-Khas

How to Reach Agra Fort

Agra Fort is located in Uttar Pradesh, India at coordinates 27.1795°N, 78.0211°E. You can reach Agra Fort by air (nearest airport in Uttar Pradesh), train, or road. Use YatraJunction's free fare calculator to compare live train, bus and flight prices, and to build an AI-powered itinerary tailored to your budget and travel dates.

How to reach Agra Fort from major cities

Agra Fort from Delhi

~223 km by road

Train (Sleeper Class) ₹170 · 4h 38m
State Bus (Deluxe) ₹420 · 4h 52m
Train (3AC) ₹470 · 4h 19m
Outstation Cab (Sedan) ₹3,200 · 4h 18m

Cheapest: Train (Sleeper Class) (₹170) · Fastest: Outstation Cab (Sedan) (4h 18m).

Agra Fort from Jaipur

~279 km by road

Train (Sleeper Class) ₹195 · 5h 37m
State Bus (Deluxe) ₹520 · 5h 59m
Train (3AC) ₹540 · 5h 13m
Outstation Cab (Sedan) ₹3,925 · 5h 19m

Cheapest: Train (Sleeper Class) (₹195) · Fastest: Train (3AC) (5h 13m).

Agra Fort from Lucknow

~365 km by road

Train (Sleeper Class) ₹245 · 7h 7m
Train (3AC) ₹655 · 6h 36m
State Bus (Deluxe) ₹670 · 7h 42m
Outstation Cab (Sedan) ₹5,045 · 6h 53m

Cheapest: Train (Sleeper Class) (₹245) · Fastest: Train (3AC) (6h 36m).

Agra Fort from Ahmedabad

~897 km by road

Train (Sleeper Class) ₹525 · 16h 24m
Train (3AC) ₹1,340 · 15h 6m
Volvo AC Bus ₹2,410 · 16h 42m
Outstation Cab (Sedan) ₹11,955 · 16h 33m

Cheapest: Train (Sleeper Class) (₹525) · Fastest: Train (3AC) (15h 6m).

Agra Fort from Mumbai

~1304 km by road

Train (3AC) ₹1,870 · 21h 37m
Train (2AC) ₹2,710 · 21h 37m
Volvo AC Bus ₹3,470 · 24h 6m
Flight (Economy) ₹6,895 · 4h 24m

Cheapest: Train (3AC) (₹1,870) · Fastest: Flight (Economy) (4h 24m).

Agra Fort from Pune

~1316 km by road

Train (3AC) ₹1,885 · 21h 48m
Train (2AC) ₹2,735 · 21h 48m
Volvo AC Bus ₹3,500 · 24h 20m
Flight (Economy) ₹6,940 · 4h 25m

Cheapest: Train (3AC) (₹1,885) · Fastest: Flight (Economy) (4h 25m).

Fares are indicative estimates based on distance — verify with the operator before booking.

Planning Your Visit to Agra Fort

Agra Fort lies in Uttar Pradesh, India, and ranks among the state’s most-visited heritage destinations. The nearest major city and transport gateway is Delhi, roughly 178 km away — most travellers route through Delhi by air or rail before continuing on to Agra Fort. Time your trip for October to March for the most comfortable weather.

Visitors from United States are eligible for India’s e-Tourist Visa — apply online a few days before you fly. Foreign nationals pay ₹650 entry at Agra Fort, and all on-site costs are in Indian Rupees (₹); use the currency converter above to see each ticket tier in your home currency.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best time to visit Agra Fort?: The best time to visit Agra Fort is October to March. Winter mornings frame the Taj Mahal in mist when viewed from the fort's Musamman Burj — the octagonal tower where Shah Jahan spent his final years imprisoned by his son.
What are the top travel tips for Agra Fort?: Combine with the Taj Mahal on the same day (they are 2.5 km apart). Enter via the Amar Singh Gate — the original royal entrance. Carry a guide book or hire an ASI guide for the Diwan-i-Khas.
Where is Agra Fort located?: Agra Fort is in Uttar Pradesh, India, at 27.1795° N, 78.0211° E. The nearest major city and transport hub is Delhi, about 178 km away.
What are the best places to visit near Agra Fort?: Top attractions near Agra Fort include Taj Mahal (about 2 km away), Fatehpur Sikri (about 37 km away), Lotus Temple (about 170 km away) — all easy to combine on a Uttar Pradesh trip.
What is the entry fee at Agra Fort for foreign tourists?: Foreign nationals pay ₹650 to enter Agra Fort (rates last verified 2025-10). Indian and other ticket tiers are listed in the Entry Fee section above.
How to reach Agra Fort from Delhi?: Agra Fort is about 223 km from Delhi. Options include Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹170, 4h 38m), State Bus (Deluxe) (~₹420, 4h 52m), Train (3AC) (~₹470, 4h 19m). The cheapest is usually Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹170) and the fastest is Outstation Cab (Sedan) (4h 18m). Fares are indicative — verify with the operator before booking.
How to reach Agra Fort from Jaipur?: Agra Fort is about 279 km from Jaipur. Options include Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹195, 5h 37m), State Bus (Deluxe) (~₹520, 5h 59m), Train (3AC) (~₹540, 5h 13m). The cheapest is usually Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹195) and the fastest is Train (3AC) (5h 13m). Fares are indicative — verify with the operator before booking.
How to reach Agra Fort from Lucknow?: Agra Fort is about 365 km from Lucknow. Options include Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹245, 7h 7m), Train (3AC) (~₹655, 6h 36m), State Bus (Deluxe) (~₹670, 7h 42m). The cheapest is usually Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹245) and the fastest is Train (3AC) (6h 36m). Fares are indicative — verify with the operator before booking.