One can opt for any of the three modes of transport i.e. air, rail or road. Agra is well connected by regular flights and it takes about half an hour to reach the city of the Taj from Delhi.
Indian railways has a good network of trains that connects Agra to other cities in India. Some of the trains that take you to Agra from Delhi are Taj Express, Shatabadi and Rajdhani. Besides, most of the trains from other major cities of India like Mumbai (Bombay), Kolkata (Calcutta) and Chennai (Madras) halt at Agra.
If you like to enjoy the local flavour and want to have feel of India, road transport is the best option to tour Agra. You can hire a taxi or take a bus from any of the major cities like Delhi, Jaipur and Mathura. Agra is 220 km from Delhi.
For sightseeing in Agra you can opt for taxis, autos-rickshaws or tongas. Bicycles are also available and can be hired on an hourly basis. A note of caution: the area around Taj Mahal is a pollution free zone and no diesel or petrol vehicles are allowed. Battery-operated buses, rickshaws and horse-driven tongas are common means of transport
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