Jaipur to Agra Road Distance: 240 km · 4-5 hours · Cab from ₹3,300
Jaipur → Dausa → Bharatpur → Agra
Expressway to the Taj, with Fatehpur Sikri and Mathura on the same tank.
Cab fare, all inclusive
Distance
240km
Drive time
4hrs
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Driving Jaipur to Agra: what this corridor is like
Sunrise at the East Gate
A 5 AM Delhi departure on the Yamuna Expressway puts you at the Taj before the tour buses; the driver knows the gate with the shortest queue.
Same-day, without the rush
Taj, Agra Fort and Mehtab Bagh fit comfortably in a day trip; add Fatehpur Sikri and the driver reworks the order so nothing is missed.
Braj on the way
Mathura and Vrindavan sit off the same expressway — Banke Bihari and Prem Mandir are a natural stop on the return leg.
What the Jaipur to Agra road is actually like
Agra to Jaipur is the Golden Triangle's middle leg and a plains road throughout, so its character comes from what sits beside NH-21 rather than any gradient. Out of Agra the highway passes Fatehpur Sikri inside the first hour, Akbar's red sandstone capital up on its ridge, and you cross into Rajasthan soon after. Around Bharatpur the road narrows to two lanes for a while, with the Keoladeo wetland just off it, and the first toll comes up here. Beyond Bharatpur the country turns drier and more open. The section to Dausa is the thin bit for food, so we tell guests to eat at Bharatpur or carry something; it is also where the turn for the Chand Baori step-well at Abhaneri branches off. Dausa is the second toll and the last sensible halt. From there the road rises gently into the hills that hold Amber Fort, which you see on its ridge before Jaipur appears. Winter is ideal, with the migratory birds at Bharatpur peaking in January; in May and June we leave Agra at first light.
How far is Agra from Jaipur?
The distance from Jaipur to Agra is 240 km by road via NH-21 via Bharatpur, and the drive takes about 4-5 hours. A one-way AC cab starts from ₹3,300 (sedan), with SUV and Tempo Traveller options also available. Toll and state tax are charged extra at actual.
By Road
240 km
Drive Time
4-5 hours
Cab From
₹3,300
Fuel (self-drive)
₹1,714
Jaipur to Agra distance, time & cab fare
- Road distance
- 240 km (149 miles)
- Drive time by cab
- 4-5 hours
- Best route / highway
- NH-21 via Bharatpur
- AC Sedan cab fare Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 seater
- ₹3,300 (₹11/km)
- Ertiga SUV cab fare Maruti Ertiga · 6 seater
- ₹4,500 (₹15/km)
- Innova Crysta cab fare Toyota Innova Crysta · 7 seater
- ₹5,400 (₹18/km)
- Tempo Traveller cab fare 12-seater AC
- ₹6,900 (₹23/km)
- Approx. fuel cost (self-drive)
- ₹1,714 one-way
* Cab fares are one-way and include fuel & driver. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
Jaipur to Agra: cab vs train vs bus vs flight
A quick comparison of travel time, cost and comfort for the 240 km journey to help you choose the right mode.
Cab / TaxiRecommended
- Travel Time
- 4-5 hours
- Cost
- From ₹3,300
- Comfort
- Door-to-door, private, flexible stops
- Best For
- Families, groups, comfort
Train
- Travel Time
- Nearest railhead + timetable
- Cost
- Budget (subject to availability)
- Comfort
- Fixed timing, station-to-station
- Best For
- Solo budget travellers
Bus
- Travel Time
- 5-6 hrs
- Cost
- Most economical
- Comfort
- Shared, fixed stops
- Best For
- Backpackers, low budget
Flight
- Travel Time
- Nearest airport + transfers
- Cost
- Highest
- Comfort
- Fastest leg, transfers both ends
- Best For
- Long distances, time-critical
For Jaipur to Agra, a private cab offers door-to-door pickup, no fixed timetable and the freedom to stop anywhere en route.
Toll plazas on this route
Total toll
₹230
01Dausa Toll Plaza
- At km
- 90 km
- Toll (car)
- ₹125
02Bharatpur Toll Plaza
- At km
- 185 km
- Toll (car)
- ₹105
Total one-way toll
₹230
* FASTag accepted at all plazas. Rates approximate, may vary. Tolls are billed at actual on your trip.
Jaipur to Agra cab fare
Fuel and driver included · Tolls and taxes extra
Sedan
Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 Seater
Ertiga SUV
Maruti Ertiga · 6 Seater
Innova Crysta
Toyota Innova Crysta · 7 Seater
Tempo Traveller
12-Seater AC · 12 Seater
* Toll & state tax extra at actual. Fares based on 240 km one-way.
Tips from drivers who run this route every week
Best time to travel
October to March. Complete the Golden Triangle with Delhi.
Local insider tip
Stop at Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (Keoladeo National Park) en route. UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Jaipur to Agra FAQs
What is the distance from Jaipur to Agra by road?
The road distance from Jaipur to Agra is 240 km via NH-21 via Bharatpur, running through Dausa, Bharatpur. That is the driving distance a car actually covers, not the straight-line distance.
How long does it take to drive from Jaipur to Agra?
About 4-5 hours via NH-21 via Bharatpur in normal traffic. Starting at 5-6 AM clears the city before it fills and usually saves most of an hour against a 9 AM departure.
How much does a cab from Jaipur to Agra cost?
A cab from Jaipur to Agra starts at ₹3,300 for an AC sedan, ₹4,500 for an Ertiga, ₹5,400 for an Innova Crysta and ₹6,900 for a 12-seater Tempo Traveller. Outstation trips are billed on a 300 km per day minimum. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
Where can you stop between Jaipur and Agra?
Dausa and Bharatpur are the practical halts on this route - the right place for food, fuel and a restroom break on a 4-5 hours drive.
What is the best time to travel from Jaipur to Agra?
October to March. Complete the Golden Triangle with Delhi. For the drive itself, starting early leaves you daylight at the Agra end, which matters more than the season on a route like this.
Is a one-way or round-trip cab better from Jaipur to Agra?
A one-way cab is cheaper when you only need the drop - you do not pay for the empty return. Choose a round trip when you want the same car and driver waiting, which is normally better value for a same-day return on a 4-5 hours route.
What is the approximate fuel cost from Jaipur to Agra?
Self-driving Jaipur to Agra costs roughly ₹1,714 in fuel one way at about 14 km/l. A Triveni cab includes fuel in the fare, so toll and state tax are the only extras.
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