Trip costs · Agra · from Lucknow
How much does an Agra trip from Lucknow cost?
About ₹21,500 for two people for 5 days (4 nights) in November — ₹10,750 each — at rates a travel agent can actually book. That's by train to Agra, about 7 hours each way.
What it costs, season by season
Two people, 5 days, leaving Lucknow on the 12th of the month (and on 26 December for Christmas week).
| When | What it's like | Total for 2 |
|---|---|---|
| November | Best time to go | ₹21,500 |
| April | Good time to go | ₹20,000 |
| May | Very hot at this time of year | ₹19,000 |
| Christmas–New Year | Holiday rush — hotels cost the most | ₹24,000 |
Where the money goes
Two people in November.
| Travel there and back — Train to Agra | ₹2,560 |
| Stay — 4 nights at about ₹2,000 a night | ₹7,875 |
| Food | ₹6,300 |
| Local travel | ₹2,500 |
| Activities & buffer | ₹2,265 |
| Total | ₹21,500 |
Getting from Lucknow to Agra
- 🚆 Train — train to Agra: about 7 hours each way, ₹1,280 per person there and back (3AC).
- ✈️ Flight — flight to Delhi + train: about 7 hours door to door, ₹9,900 per person there and back.
Best time to go
The Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri. The best months are October to March. Avoid May and June: very hot at this time of year.
Making it cheaper
- Going in April instead of November saves about ₹1,500 for two, and it is still a good time to go.
- Avoid Christmas–New Year week if you can: the same trip costs about ₹2,500 more than in November, because hotels charge far more that week.
- Taking the train instead of flying saves about ₹19,500 for two — 7 hours each way by train, 7 by air.
- May costs about ₹2,500 less than November, but it is the off season there: very hot at this time of year.
Questions
How much does an Agra trip from Lucknow cost for 2 people?
About ₹21,500 for a 5-day trip in November — ₹10,750 each — travelling by train and staying at about ₹2,000 a night, at rates a travel agent can book.
How do you get from Lucknow to Agra?
By train to Agra: about 7 hours each way and ₹1,280 per person, there and back. Flying (flight to Delhi + train) takes about 7 hours and costs about ₹9,900 per person.
When is the best time to visit Agra?
October to March. Avoid May and June: very hot at this time of year.
How much does a solo or family trip to Agra from Lucknow cost?
Solo: about ₹15,500; Family of 4: about ₹38,500; 4 friends: about ₹43,000.
Estimates as of 28 September 2026, for a 5-day trip (4 nights): stays, food and local travel at the lowest rates a travel agent can genuinely book for that place and season, plus modelled 3AC train or economy flight fares and 10% for activities and extras. Realistic minimums, not live quotes — plan the trip for a day-by-day plan, and the exact price is confirmed before you pay anything.