Key hubs
Aligarh airport and railway station
- Airport
- Aligarh has a small airport at Dhanipur used mainly as a flying club; the nearest major airport is Delhi (DEL), about 140 km away
- Railway station
- Aligarh Junction (ALJN) on the Delhi-Kolkata main line, with many daily trains
- Getting around
- Autorickshaws, e-rickshaws and app or local cabs; a hired car is easiest for the campus, fort and old city in one outing
How to reach Aligarh by air
The nearest major airport is Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (DEL), about 140 km by road, or roughly three hours depending on traffic. Aligarh has a small airport at Dhanipur on the highway, used mainly as a flying club.
How to reach Aligarh by train
Aligarh Junction (ALJN) is on the Delhi-Kolkata main line, with a large number of daily trains, and a branch line to Bareilly.
How to reach Aligarh by road
Aligarh lies on the Grand Trunk Road corridor (NH 91) between Delhi and Kanpur, with bus services from Delhi and nearby cities.
Getting around Aligarh
Autorickshaws, e-rickshaws and local cabs serve the city. A hired car for a day is the easiest way to combine the fort, campus and old city.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Aligarh
- Use a car or autorickshaw between the fort, campus and Upper Fort; the distances are modest but the heat and traffic are tiring.
- Dress modestly for mosques and the campus; carry a head covering and a scarf.
- Carry water, any regular medicines and a photo ID for campus entry.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.