Routes at a glance
| Mode | From | Approximate distance | Onward | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| By rail | Mathura Junction railway station (MTJ) | about 14 km | Taxi, rickshaw or bus from the station | Official temple website: visit the temple (opens in a new tab) |
| By air | Agra Airport, Kheria (AGR) | about 70 km | Road via NH 44 or the Yamuna Expressway | Official temple website: visit the temple (opens in a new tab) |
| By air | Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi (DEL) | about 150 km | Road via NH 44 or the Yamuna Expressway | Official temple website: visit the temple (opens in a new tab) |
| By air | Noida International Airport, Jewar | Not verified | Commercial flights began 15 June 2026 (reported) | Republic World report on Noida International Airport (opens in a new tab) |
Distances are the approximate figures published by the temple, checked 2 October 2026. They are not road-route measurements.
About journey times
We do not publish journey times. They depend on your starting point, traffic, roadworks, weather and festival restrictions, and we have no verified data to base an estimate on. Use a live map service on the day and allow extra time on weekends and festivals.
By train
Historical record The temple names Mathura Junction railway station (MTJ) as the main station, about 14 km from the temple, and says several means of local transport are available there, including taxis, rickshaws and buses. It notes that Vrindavan Road station is not connected to major cities. Source: Official temple website: visit the temple (opens in a new tab)
By road
Historical record From Delhi and the NCR, the temple names NH 44 and the Yamuna Expressway. It gives the Chhatikara bus stop on NH 44 as the nearest stop to Vrindavan, with e-rickshaws available from there, and says local buses, taxis and rickshaws are available from Mathura bus stand. Source: Official temple website: visit the temple (opens in a new tab)
By air
- Agra Airport, Kheria (AGR): about 70 km. Source: Official temple website: visit the temple (opens in a new tab)
- Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi (DEL): about 150 km. Source: Official temple website: visit the temple (opens in a new tab)
- Noida International Airport at Jewar began commercial flights on 15 June 2026. We have not verified the road distance to Vrindavan. Source: Republic World report on Noida International Airport (opens in a new tab)
From any airport, continue by road.
Parking
Historical record Vehicles cannot reach the temple directly; the temple says there are several car parks in Vrindavan. Availability varies and should be checked locally. Source: Official temple website: visit the temple (opens in a new tab)
We have not verified the locations, capacity or charges of individual car parks, so we do not list them. Follow police signs, especially on weekends and festivals, and note where you parked.
The last stretch
- Vehicles cannot reach the temple directly. Source: Official temple website: visit the temple (opens in a new tab) Continue on foot or by e-rickshaw, and agree any fare before you board.
- Footwear is not allowed in or around the temple premises, and the temple asks visitors not to carry phones, gadgets, umbrellas or leather items. Source: Official temple do's and don'ts (opens in a new tab) Decide where you will leave these before you set out; we have not verified deposit facilities near the temple.
- We have not measured walking distances or times from any car park or drop-off point, and will not estimate them.
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest railway station to Banke Bihari Temple?
The temple names Mathura Junction, about 14 km away, as the main station. Vrindavan Road station is not connected to major cities. Source: Official temple website: visit the temple (opens in a new tab)
Can I drive up to the temple?
No. The temple says vehicles cannot reach it directly and that there are several car parks in Vrindavan. Source: Official temple website: visit the temple (opens in a new tab)