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Mathura to Aligarh

The distance from Mathura to Aligarh is about 76 km by road, roughly 1.5 hours (estimated). Aligarh is on a well-connected railway line from New Delhi. One can get trains almost

76 kmDistance
1.5 hrsDuration

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹5,270
Ertiga₹6,687
Innova₹6,971
Innova Crysta₹8,613
Tempo Traveller (12)₹11,790

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹80
AC Seater₹140
Non-AC Sleeper₹120
AC Sleeper₹170
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹260
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Train
Sleeper₹80
Economy₹110
Third AC₹140
Second AC₹180
First AC₹240
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Overview

The distance from Mathura to Aligarh is about 76 km by road, roughly 1.5 hours (estimated). Aligarh is on a well-connected railway line from New Delhi. One can get trains almost at a frequency of an hour after afternoon.

Route Map

By Car: Mathura to Aligarh

76 km · ~1h 31m · About 2h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Mathura

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 76 km · 1h 31m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Aligarh

    Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Mathura to Aligarh

76 km · ~1h 41m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Mathura

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Mathura. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Mathura → Aligarh

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~76 km

    ~1h 41m|Tentative fare ₹80–₹260

  3. Arrive in Aligarh

    Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Mathura to Aligarh

Nearest railway stations: Mathura Jn for Mathura, Aligarh Jn for Aligarh.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 6h 17m in total

Utkal Express#18477 · Express
11:34 AMFarah Town
3h 37m25 stops
03:11 PMGhaziabad

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 1h 22m wait

New Delhi-Kanpur Shatabdi Express#12034 · Shatabdi
04:33 PMGhaziabad
1h 18m19 stops
05:51 PMSasni

1 change · 6h 52m in total

Bilaspur-New Delhi Rajdhani Express#12441 · Rajdhani
08:43 AMFarah Town
2h 2m21 stops
10:45 AMTilak Bridge

Change trains at Tilak Bridge — about 3h 17m wait

NEW DELHI - DIBRUGARH TOWN Rajdhani Exp#12424 · Rajdhani
02:02 PMTilak Bridge
1h 33m26 stops
03:35 PMSasni

1 change · 6h 52m in total

Bilaspur-New Delhi Rajdhani Express#12441 · Rajdhani
08:43 AMFarah Town
2h 2m21 stops
10:45 AMTilak Bridge

Change trains at Tilak Bridge — about 3h 17m wait

New Delhi-Guwahati Rajdhani Express#22424 · Rajdhani
02:02 PMTilak Bridge
1h 33m24 stops
03:35 PMSasni

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Mathura to Aligarh. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Vrindavan10 km from Mathura

Hotels in Aligarh

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Things to Do in Aligarh

Ibn Sina Academy of Medieval Medicine and Sciences

Museum on Indian heritage and Library on History of Medieval Medicine

Visit AMU Campus

The red-sandstone Mughal-Gothic campus of Aligarh Muslim University, founded in 1875.

Visit Khair

A tehsil town southwest of Aligarh.

Visit Harduaganj

A town near Aligarh known for its thermal power station.

Visit Sir Syed Mosque

Sir Syed Mosque, officially the Sir Syed House Mosque and known locally as the Aligarh Jama Masjid, is a Friday mosque located in the heart of Aligarh Muslim University…

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Suggested Aligarh Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Aligarh

  • Travel from Mathura to Aligarh (about 1.5 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Aligarh Fort

Day 2Explore Aligarh

  • Visit AMU Campus
  • Visit Khair

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Harduaganj
  • Head back to Mathura
Suggested from Aligarh's top sights.

Budget Estimate

road

76 km

1.5 hours

Approximately 76 km by road from Mathura to Aligarh, roughly 1.5 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).

train

76 km

The nearest railway station to Aligarh is Aligarh railway station, about 2 km from the town centre.

Extend Your Trip

Add a nearby place to your Aligarh trip and see the full Mathura → Aligarh → next stop route.

Aligarh → Vrindavan

About 70 km by road

Aligarh → Kasganj

About 75 km by road

Aligarh → Agra

About 105 km by road

Aligarh → Faridabad

About 125 km by road

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How far is Aligarh from Mathura?

About 76 km by road (estimated from straight-line distance).

2. Which airport is closest to Aligarh?

Noida International Airport (DXN), about 56 km away.

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