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The 15 Best Train Journeys in India

19 tours  ·  from $13 a head

The network that made the country, from the dawn expresses to Agra to the hill railways that take five hours to climb what a car does in two. These 15 are compared on class, journey time and what is included beyond the fare.

From Delhi: Taj Mahal & Agra Tour by Gatimaan Express Train - Meeting your Agra guide at the station
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From Delhi: Taj Mahal & Agra Tour by Gatimaan Express Train

1.Taj Mahal & Agra Tour by Gatimaan Express Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,041 reviews · 7 hours - 1 day · from $13Our pick

Take the Gatimaan Express from Delhi to Agra, where a private guide and air-conditioned car handle the day’s sightseeing. Visit the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Baby Taj, with breakfast and dinner on the train and optional lunch at the DoubleTree by Hilton. Guides such as Javed Khan, Faizan, Danish, and Salim are praised for clear history and helpful photo stops.

“. The tour is highly recommendable.Espesvially, when take the tour from Delhi. Everything is perfect ly organised.Danach the guide was great”

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Jaipur Day Trip from Delhi by Car or Train – All Inclusive - Meeting your private guide in Jaipur
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Jaipur Day Trip from Delhi by Car or Train – All Inclusive

2.Jaipur Day Trip from Delhi by Car or Train – All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 663 reviews · from $116Top rated

Spend a long but rewarding day in Jaipur with a private guide and Delhi pickup. Choose a private car or train, then visit Jaigarh Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jal Mahal, and Jantar Mantar. Guides such as Brajesh, Kamran, Kishor, and Kevin are praised for clear explanations and thoughtful photo stops.

“It was a good trip with a good guide Braj. Worth the money. You see several famous places.There is a car switch in Jaipur.”

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"Taj Mahal" Tour from Delhi by India's Fastest Train (Gatiman Express) - Starting at Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station
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“Taj Mahal” Tour from Delhi by India’s Fastest Train (Gatiman Express)

3.“Taj Mahal” Tour from Delhi by India’s Fastest Train (Gatiman Express)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 298 reviews · from $72

Travel from Delhi to Agra aboard the Gatimaan Express on a private 12 to 14-hour day trip. Your guide meets you at the station, then leads you through the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Itimad-ud-Daulah, and optional Mehtab Bagh. Hotel pickup, train tickets, air-conditioned transfers, and optional five-star lunch and entry tickets are available.

“The train was great, but the train stations can be a little scary. We had assistance at the Delhi station but were on our own catching the train back from Agra. Tip: The little signs will light up to tell you which car is where once the train pulls iRead more”

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From Delhi: Taj Mahal and Agra Day Tour by Super-fast Train - Arriving in Agra with a private guide
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From Delhi: Taj Mahal and Agra Day Tour by Super-fast Train

4.Taj Mahal and Agra Day Tour by Super-fast Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 270 reviews · 5 hours - 1 day

Take the Gatimaan Express from Delhi to Agra, where a local guide such as Azam, Faizan, Rafiq, or Mohsin leads you through the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Baby Taj. Your day includes station transfers, monument entries when selected, a multi-cuisine lunch, and a private air-conditioned car back to the train.

“Great day to the Taj Mahal - guidelines was RAFIQ from Agra - he was very knowledgeable about the history of the building of the TAj - we also got to see the Agra fort and a lovely lunch at the Hilton hotel . We were very well looked after and thoroughly enjoyed our day”

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Taj Mahal Day Trip From Delhi By Superfast Train With 5* Meal

5.Taj Mahal Day Trip From Delhi By Superfast Train With 5* Meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · from $98

Leave your Delhi, Gurgaon, or Noida hotel at 6:30 a.m. for a fast train to Agra, where a private guide such as Pradeep, Ali, or Ikrar leads you through the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Baby Taj. Round-trip transfers, monument fees, train meals, and lunch at the Courtyard by Marriott are included.

“Take a train to Agra really a new experience for me. If you are a solo traveler, take this package, it is very safe. In one day, can get the sense of the history and culture, it is really beyond expectation. The driver team (Prabhu and Sonu), really helRead more”

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Private Day Tour of Taj Mahal by India's Fastest Train or Car - All Inclusive - Reaching Agra by Gatimaan Express or air-conditioned car
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Private Day Tour of Taj Mahal by India’s Fastest Train or Car – All Inclusive

6.Private Day Tour of Taj Mahal by India’s Fastest Train or Car – All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · from $90

Travel from New Delhi to Agra by Gatimaan Express or air-conditioned car, then visit the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Itimad-ud-Daulah with a guide such as Gajendra. Lunch, breakfast, monument tickets, and transport depend on the option you choose. Drivers including Pappu and Aashish Goswami are noted for careful service.

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Taj Mahal Tour with High-Speed Train Experience - All Inclusive - Agra Fort and the Mughal Story in Red Sandstone
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Taj Mahal Tour with High-Speed Train Experience – All Inclusive

7.Taj Mahal Tour with High-Speed Train Experience – All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 130 reviews · from $52

Leave your Delhi hotel at 6:30 to 7 AM for a high-speed train to Agra. Your private guide meets you at the station, then leads visits to the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Baby Taj, with a five-star hotel lunch. Train meals, tickets, car transfers, and hotel or airport drop-off are included.

“We find them because of the rating. The experience we had was just amazing. The tour guide was highly skilled. Driver was very experienced. He picked me from Delhi. We had very smooth ride to Agra. Taj Mahal visit was breathtaking. Must recommending to everyone. Nice work Tourinza”

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Dabbawala, Dhobi Ghat & Dharavi slum Tour with Local Train Ride - Starting near Churchgate and joining the city’s rail system
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Dabbawala, Dhobi Ghat & Dharavi slum Tour with Local Train Ride

8.Dabbawala, Dhobi Ghat & Dharavi slum Tour with Local Train Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $35

Spend four hours with a local guide such as Rakesh, Abhishek, Sagar, or Dinesh, traveling by Mumbai train between Dharavi, Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat, and the dabbawala network. Expect working neighborhoods, leather and pottery workshops, recycling, open-air laundry, and plenty of walking. The tour ends in Dharavi.

“Guide: Abhishek An unreal tour showing the real side of Mumbai. Abhishek was an unbelievable guide, he was funny, entertaining and engaging - he truly made the tour.”

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Same Day Jaipur Tour from Delhi by Car or Train - Two hours inside City Palace
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Same Day Jaipur Tour from Delhi by Car or Train

9.Same Day Jaipur Tour from Delhi by Car or Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 13 hours · from $97

Spend 13 hours exploring Jaipur with a private car, licensed guide, entry tickets, water, and Delhi pickup included. Guides such as Kishor, Brajesh, and Kamran explain Rajput history, help with photos, and adjust the route when possible. Choose a road journey or round-trip air-conditioned train tickets in first or second class.

“Amazing guide and driver. Guide really brought Jaipur to life and made it even more enjoyable. Driver was really professional and amazing!”

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Delhi-Agra-Delhi One Day Trip By India's Superfast Train - Entering the Taj Mahal after a 9:50 a.m. arrival
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Delhi-Agra-Delhi One Day Trip By India’s Superfast Train

10.Agra-Delhi One Day Trip By India’s Superfast Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $35

Leave Delhi at 7 a.m. for Agra on the Gatimaan Express, with station transfers, a private vehicle, and a guide waiting at the train. Visit the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, with the Baby Taj noted in the tour description. Guides such as Shurab, plus drivers Sunil and Sanjay, may be assigned to your group.

“Nice and easy trip from the beginning to the end. The guides are always around, except for the train ride. No hassle at the train stations as the guide shows you the coupe that you need to enter, and actually waits with you until you get on the right train. Really great service.”

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From Delhi: Private Taj Mahal & Agra Day Trip by Car or Rail - Car or express train: which option fits you?
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From Delhi: Private Taj Mahal & Agra Day Trip by Car or Rail

11.Private Taj Mahal & Agra Day Trip by Car or Rail

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 63 reviews · 12 - 13 hours · from $102

Travel from Delhi to Agra by private air-conditioned car or express train, then tour the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Baby Taj with a private guide. Guides such as Azeem, Nasir, Kaif, and Salim Khan are praised for clear history lessons and excellent phone photography. Lunch, transport, monument tickets, and hotel drop-off are included.

“The trip was very good, driver was punctual and very nice. Our tour guide explained very well the history of the place, Zuber also offered to take several pictures and helped us to have a great time!”

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Luxury Taj Mahal by super fast train from Delhi all inclusive - Three hours inside the Taj Mahal
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Luxury Taj Mahal by super fast train from Delhi all inclusive

12.Luxury Taj Mahal by super fast train from Delhi all inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $135

Leave Delhi for Agra on a private 7 to 8-hour day trip with pickup, air-conditioned transport, an English-speaking guide, lunch, bottled water, WiFi, and Taj Mahal access. You’ll have about three hours at the Taj and one hour at Agra Fort. The trip can be adjusted to suit your plans, but confirm the train and entry-ticket details before booking.

“A full day tour of Agra. Well informed of pick up time/point in Delhi. Comfortable a/c car to Agra. Plenty of time to see Taj Mahal and Fort”

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From Delhi : Taj Mahal full day Agra tour by Gatiman Train - The Taj Mahal: two hours at Agra’s great symbol
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From Delhi : Taj Mahal full day Agra tour by Gatiman Train

13.Taj Mahal full day Agra tour by Gatiman Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $37

Travel from Delhi to Agra by Gatimaan Express, then visit the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Itimad-ud-Daulah with a private guide. Your package can include train tickets, monument entry, buffet lunch, and transfers from your Delhi, Noida, or Gurugram hotel. Guide Adil Khan is one named guide connected with the tour.

“Superb experience in Agra. Whatever you think you will feel and see when you stand in front of the Taj Mahal, it’s likely that you have underestimated its glory. Our visit was made all the more special by our insightful guide Adil Khan. He freelRead more”

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Taj Mahal and Agra Tour by Superfast Gatimaan Train From Delhi - From Delhi to Agra by Gatimaan train
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Taj Mahal and Agra Tour by Superfast Gatimaan Train From Delhi

Delhi to Agra: Delhi to Taj Maha tour by Superfast Train Tour - Three hours at the Taj Mahal
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Delhi to Agra: Delhi to Taj Maha tour by Superfast Train Tour

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