India Train Journeys: The 15 Best Rides

1.Taj Mahal & Agra Tour by Gatimaan Express Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,041 reviews · 7 hours - 1 day · from $13Our pick

Review of the Delhi to Agra Gatimaan Express day tour, covering Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Baby Taj, meals, guides, timing, and value.

“Javed Khan and the driver on the Agra side were fantastic. Very welcoming from the start of the day and accommodating throughout. Javid also helped navigate the crowds so we could keep moving. The only issue was the driver on the Delhi side. In the morning he came all the way to our hotel for pickup but in the evening, he decided that his car could not fit and dropped us off at a point where we needed to walk to the hotel. Then he had the nerve to ask for a tip. On both sides the driver / guide will make sure you get on and off on the…”

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2.Jaipur Day Trip from Delhi by Car or Train – All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 663 reviews · from $116Top rated

Review of the 13-hour Jaipur day trip from Delhi by private car or train, with guides, transfers, monument tickets, and practical tips.

“It was a good trip with a good guide Braj. Worth the money. You see several famous places.There is a car switch in Jaipur.”

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3.“Taj Mahal” Tour from Delhi by India’s Fastest Train (Gatiman Express)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 298 reviews · from $72

Review of a private Taj Mahal day trip from Delhi by Gatiman Express, with Agra Fort, Baby Taj, guide, transfers, and optional lunch.

“Taj Mahal was particularly beautiful, and the guide Rashid was very knowledgable on the history of the Taj and the other monuments visited (eg Agra Fort). Rashid’s English is particularly good (excellent in fact) and this made an enormous diffRead more”

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4.Taj Mahal and Agra Day Tour by Super-fast Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 270 reviews · 5 hours - 1 day

Ride the Gatimaan Express from Delhi to Agra for the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Baby Taj, lunch, guides, and easy hotel transfers.

“Great day to the Taj Mahal - guidelines was RAFIQ from Agra - he was very knowledgeable about the history of the building of the TAj - we also got to see the Agra fort and a lovely lunch at the Hilton hotel . We were very well looked after and thoroughly enjoyed our day”

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5.Taj Mahal Day Trip From Delhi By Superfast Train With 5* Meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · from $98

Ride Delhi’s superfast train to Agra for the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Baby Taj, private guide, hotel pickup, and 5-star lunch.

“Experience was outstanding. Our driver Ajay was punctual, and very polite. Our guide, Pradeep was so knowledgeable, engaging and very interesting. Highly recommend the activity.”

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6.Private Day Tour of Taj Mahal by India’s Fastest Train or Car – All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · from $90

Review of a private Taj Mahal day tour from Delhi by Gatimaan Express or car, including Agra Fort, Baby Taj, lunch, tickets, and tips.

“Touring the Taj Mahal with Gajendra was such a highlight of the trip! From his knowledge, to his generosity in photo taking, his flexibility, his quick communication and his overall personality, I'm grateful to have crossed paths with him on tRead more”

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7.Taj Mahal Tour with High-Speed Train Experience – All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 130 reviews · from $52

Review of a $52.53 Taj Mahal day trip from Delhi by high-speed train, with private guide, meals, Agra Fort, Baby Taj, and transfers.

“Unfortunately we couldn’t go on this trip due to the high speed train undergoing maintenance (outside of their control), but wanted to leave a review on the service by the team. They were amazing at looking for alternative options for us, very communicative and quick to respond. Unfortunately none suited us so they helped arrange a refund. Thankyou”

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8.Dabbawala, Dhobi Ghat & Dharavi slum Tour with Local Train Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $35

Explore Dharavi, Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat and Mumbai’s dabbawalas by local train on a thoughtful four-hour small-group tour.

“Sagar was our tour guide. He’s the best. I highly recommend him. He’s extremely knowledgeable about the history of these places.”

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9.Same Day Jaipur Tour from Delhi by Car or Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 13 hours · from $97

Review of the 13-hour Jaipur day trip from Delhi by private car or AC train, covering forts, palaces, markets, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“Mr. Kishor gave us very detail stories about the kimgdom and palace where we visited. He is a excellence tour guide if you would like to take the tour.”

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10.Agra-Delhi One Day Trip By India’s Superfast Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $35

Review of Delhi to Agra by Gatimaan Express, with the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, meals, hotel transfers, guide, and practical booking advice.

“Nice and easy trip from the beginning to the end. The guides are always around, except for the train ride. No hassle at the train stations as the guide shows you the coupe that you need to enter, and actually waits with you until you get on the right train. Really great service.”

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11.Private Taj Mahal & Agra Day Trip by Car or Rail

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 63 reviews · 12 - 13 hours · from $102

Compare car and train options on a private Delhi to Agra day trip with the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Baby Taj, lunch, and guide.

“The tour started as soon we got to the attractions , a very Professional, insightful , friendly service , the guide was very informed . kaif took the time to explain everything, was very patient and helpful not just to us but overall to the people around him , who asked him for pics in the middle of our tour. we Really Enjoyed the tour and see eating very good food right now . I can't wait to go see the main attraction”

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12.Luxury Taj Mahal by super fast train from Delhi all inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $135

Review of a private Delhi to Agra Taj Mahal tour with private transport, lunch, skip-the-line entry, Agra Fort, and flexible planning.

“A full day tour of Agra. Well informed of pick up time/point in Delhi. Comfortable a/c car to Agra. Plenty of time to see Taj Mahal and Fort”

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13.Taj Mahal full day Agra tour by Gatiman Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $37

Ride the Gatimaan Express from Delhi to Agra for the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Baby Taj, lunch, guides, and hotel transfers.

“Superb experience in Agra. Whatever you think you will feel and see when you stand in front of the Taj Mahal, it’s likely that you have underestimated its glory. Our visit was made all the more special by our insightful guide Adil Khan. He freelRead more”

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14.Delhi to Agra: Delhi to Taj Maha tour by Superfast Train Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $98

Travel from Delhi to Agra by Gatimaan Express for the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Baby Taj, and Mehtab Bagh in one day.

“Saddam Japanese speaks good Japanese and very kind person thank you so much”

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15.Taj Mahal and Agra Tour by Superfast Gatimaan Train From Delhi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $14

Review of the Taj Mahal and Agra day tour from Delhi by Gatimaan train, with Agra Fort, Baby Taj, guide service, lunch, and transfers.

“Fantastic guide for our trip to the Taj Mahal. Educated the full group on the Tajs history. I would highly recommend Bobby”

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