Trip costs · Agra · from Ranchi
How much does an Agra trip from Ranchi cost?
About ₹25,500 for two people for 5 days (4 nights) in November — ₹12,750 each — at rates a travel agent can actually book. That's by train to Agra, about 18 hours each way.
What it costs, season by season
Two people, 5 days, leaving Ranchi 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 | ₹25,500 |
| April | Good time to go | ₹23,500 |
| May | Very hot at this time of year | ₹22,500 |
| Christmas–New Year | Holiday rush — hotels cost the most | ₹28,000 |
Where the money goes
Two people in November.
| Travel there and back — Train to Agra | ₹6,040 |
| Stay — 4 nights at about ₹2,000 a night | ₹7,875 |
| Food | ₹6,300 |
| Local travel | ₹2,500 |
| Activities & buffer | ₹2,785 |
| Total | ₹25,500 |
Getting from Ranchi to Agra
- 🚆 Train — train to Agra: about 18 hours each way, ₹3,020 per person there and back (3AC).
- ✈️ Flight — flight to Delhi + train: about 8 hours door to door, ₹12,840 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 ₹2,000 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 ₹22,000 for two — 18 hours each way by train, 8 by air.
- May costs about ₹3,000 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 Ranchi cost for 2 people?
About ₹25,500 for a 5-day trip in November — ₹12,750 each — travelling by train and staying at about ₹2,000 a night, at rates a travel agent can book.
How do you get from Ranchi to Agra?
By train to Agra: about 18 hours each way and ₹3,020 per person, there and back. Flying (flight to Delhi + train) takes about 8 hours and costs about ₹12,840 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 Ranchi cost?
Solo: about ₹17,500; Family of 4: about ₹46,500; 4 friends: about ₹50,500.
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.