Lucknow to Agra Road Distance: 330 km · 4-5 hours · Cab from ₹3,630
Lucknow → Etawah → Firozabad → Agra
Expressway to the Taj, with Fatehpur Sikri and Mathura on the same tank.
Cab fare, all inclusive
Distance
330km
Drive time
4hrs
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Driving Lucknow 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.
How far is Agra from Lucknow?
The distance from Lucknow to Agra is 330 km by road via Agra-Lucknow Expressway, and the drive takes about 4-5 hours. A one-way AC cab starts from ₹3,630 (sedan), with SUV and Tempo Traveller options also available. Toll and state tax are charged extra at actual.
By Road
330 km
Drive Time
4-5 hours
Cab From
₹3,630
Fuel (self-drive)
₹2,357
Lucknow to Agra distance, time & cab fare
- Road distance
- 330 km (205 miles)
- Drive time by cab
- 4-5 hours
- Best route / highway
- Agra-Lucknow Expressway
- AC Sedan cab fare Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 seater
- ₹3,630 (₹11/km)
- Ertiga SUV cab fare Maruti Ertiga · 6 seater
- ₹4,950 (₹15/km)
- Innova Crysta cab fare Toyota Innova Crysta · 7 seater
- ₹5,940 (₹18/km)
- Tempo Traveller cab fare 12-seater AC
- ₹7,590 (₹23/km)
- Approx. fuel cost (self-drive)
- ₹2,357 one-way
* Cab fares are one-way and include fuel & driver. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
Lucknow to Agra: cab vs train vs bus vs flight
A quick comparison of travel time, cost and comfort for the 330 km journey to help you choose the right mode.
Cab / TaxiRecommended
- Travel Time
- 4-5 hours
- Cost
- From ₹3,630
- 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 Lucknow to Agra, a private cab offers door-to-door pickup, no fixed timetable and the freedom to stop anywhere en route.
Lucknow 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 330 km one-way.
Tips from drivers who run this route every week
Best time to travel
October to March.
Local insider tip
One of India's fastest intercity routes thanks to the new expressway. Toll plaza accepts FASTag.
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Lucknow to Agra FAQs
What is the distance from Lucknow to Agra by road?
The road distance from Lucknow to Agra is 330 km via Agra-Lucknow Expressway, running through Etawah, Firozabad. That is the driving distance a car actually covers, not the straight-line distance.
How long does it take to drive from Lucknow to Agra?
About 4-5 hours via Agra-Lucknow Expressway 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 Lucknow to Agra cost?
A cab from Lucknow to Agra starts at ₹3,630 for an AC sedan, ₹4,950 for an Ertiga, ₹5,940 for an Innova Crysta and ₹7,590 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 Lucknow and Agra?
Etawah and Firozabad 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 Lucknow to Agra?
October to March. 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 Lucknow 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 Lucknow to Agra?
Self-driving Lucknow to Agra costs roughly ₹2,357 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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