Mathura from Agra makes a practical subject for day-trip planning: Mathura and Vrindavan are about 56 km from Agra. Mathura is traditionally associated with the birthplace of Lord Krishna, and its temples and religious sites give you a clear focus for a visit.
- Mathura and Vrindavan are about 56 km from Agra.
- Mathura Junction (MTJ) and Mathura Cantt. (MRT) serve the city.
- Regular trains and buses connect Mathura with major cities; check current Agra services before setting out.
- Madan Mohan Mandir has separate winter visiting periods.
How far is Mathura from Agra?
Mathura is about 56 km from Agra. Mathura is traditionally associated with the birthplace of Lord Krishna, and Mathura and Vrindavan are twin cities linked to Krishna’s birth and upbringing. Those connections help explain why temple visits often shape a trip here.
How do you get from Agra to Mathura?
Mathura Junction (MTJ) and Mathura Cantt. (MRT) serve the city, and regular trains connect Mathura with major cities in India. Check current train services from Agra and departure times before choosing a route.
Mathura is a bus station, and regular buses connect the city with other major cities. Check current Agra routes and schedules with the relevant operator before you travel.
If you’re arriving in Agra by rail first, the practical details depend on which station you use; which Agra railway station to use is worth sorting out before planning the onward leg.
For either mode, compare service times with the sites you hope to visit. Check the official site before you go.
Getting around Mathura
Plan your local connections around your arrival point and intended sites, and confirm transport for the day with a local provider.
Planning time for visitor sites
Mathura’s famous temples include Govind Dev Temple, Rangaji Temple and Dwarikadhish Temple. In Vrindavan, the temples include Bankey Bihari Temple and ISKCON Temple.
At Krishna Janmasthan, the traditional account tells of Krishna’s manifestation in King Kansa’s prison house. An Astabhuja Maa Yogmaya temple stands beside the entrance to the prison cell. For another riverside setting, Radha Madan Mohan Temple is near Kaliya Ghat on the bank of the Yamuna.
Madan Mohan Mandir’s winter visiting hours are 7:00 am to 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Treat those as seasonal hours, not a year-round schedule, and confirm opening details before arranging the rest of your day around a visit.
Times checked November 2026.
Can you combine Mathura with Vrindavan?
Mathura and Vrindavan are twin cities associated with Krishna’s birth and upbringing. A joint itinerary can include Vrindavan temples such as Bankey Bihari Temple and ISKCON Temple, alongside Mathura sites such as Krishna Janmasthan and Dwarikadhish Temple.
For a route plan focused on the other city, how to plan an Agra to Vrindavan day trip covers that side of the journey.
Gokul, Barsana and Goverdhan are also associated with Krishna legends. Adding any of them broadens the itinerary beyond Mathura and Vrindavan, so check transport and opening details before deciding what fits.
Hotel Madhushrie is a three-star hotel in Agra; this hotel in Agra can be considered when arranging your city stay.
FAQs
How far is Mathura from Agra?
Mathura and Vrindavan are about 56 km from Agra.
Which railway stations serve Mathura?
Mathura Junction (MTJ) and Mathura Cantt. (MRT) serve the city. Check current services from Agra before travelling.
What is Mathura known for?
Mathura is traditionally regarded as the birthplace of Lord Krishna, and the city has temples and sites connected with Krishna traditions.