Day trip from Lucknow to Agra
Agra lies 290 km (180 mi) west of Lucknow, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 290 km (180 mi) apart, Agra is a realistic day trip from Lucknow: about 4 h 43 min each way by road.
| Lucknow | Agra | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 2.5 million | 1.4 million |
| Elevation | 126 m (413 ft) | 166 m (545 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
What to see in Agra
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Taj Mahal | 6,532,366 | 2018 |
| Agra Fort | 1,786,883 | 2024 |
The busiest is Taj Mahal at 6,532,366 visitors in 2018. At that volume, anything with a gate is worth a timed ticket or an early start.
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Agra Fort; Taj Mahal.
Where to book tours and tickets in Agra
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Staying in Agra
Our booking partner lists 696 places to stay in Agra. Of the 519 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (347), and 15 are five-star. Across 125 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 68,381 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Agra
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Common questions
How far is Agra from Lucknow?
290 km (180 mi) in a straight line, west of Lucknow; by road roughly 354 km (220 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lucknow to Agra by road?
About 4 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lucknow and Agra?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where can I stay in Agra?
Our booking partner lists 696 places to stay in Agra, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.