Mathura to Vrindavan Distance

Mathura to Vrindavan distance in km – the short answer

The Mathura to Vrindavan distance is about 12–15 km by road from Mathura city (approx.). From Mathura Junction railway station to the main temples of Vrindavan it is a little more – about 15–17 km. By car the journey usually takes 30–40 minutes, more on weekends and festivals. People also search for "Mathura Vrindavan distance", "how far is Vrindavan from Mathura" and "Mathura to Vrindavan km" – the answer is the same.

The exact distance depends on where you start (station, bus stand, Krishna Janmabhoomi or your hotel) and where you stop (Prem Mandir, ISKCON or the Banke Bihari parking).

Which road connects Mathura and Vrindavan?

The main road is the Mathura–Vrindavan road. Coming from Mathura you pass Gita Mandir (Birla Mandir) and Pagal Baba Temple before entering Vrindavan. Near Vrindavan, the road splits towards the Chhatikara side (ISKCON, Prem Mandir) and the old town (Banke Bihari, Radha Raman). From the Delhi side, travellers often enter Vrindavan via Chhatikara on NH-19 without going into Mathura city.

Mathura to Vrindavan by taxi, auto or train

A private taxi is the most comfortable – door to door, with AC and space for luggage. Shared autos and e-rickshaws are cheaper but you may have to change vehicles. Most visitors travel between the two towns by road. If you want a cab, book a Mathura to Vrindavan taxi; for the return, a Vrindavan to Mathura taxi.

Planning with the distance in mind

Because the two towns are so close, you can see both in one day. Start in Mathura early, drive to Vrindavan before the noon closing, rest in the afternoon and finish with Prem Mandir lights. If you are staying in Vrindavan, plan Mathura for a morning – Krishna Janmabhoomi opens at 5:30 AM in winter. Remember that on big festival days, a 15 km drive can take an hour or more near the temples.

Distance from Mathura to popular Vrindavan temples

Inside Vrindavan the exact distance depends on the temple. Prem Mandir and ISKCON are on the Chhatikara road side and are reached first if you come by that road. Banke Bihari, Radha Vallabh, Radha Raman and Nidhivan are in the old town, a little further in, with parking outside the lanes. Rangji, Govind Dev Ji and Madan Mohan are on the Yamuna side of the town.

In all cases, plan for about 12–17 km (approx.) from Mathura, and add a few minutes for walking from the parking.

Mathura to Vrindavan distance for walkers

Some devotees like to walk between the two towns as an act of devotion. The road is busy with traffic, so walk early in the morning, on the side of the road, with water and a torch. Most people prefer to drive and save their walking for the Vrindavan parikrama or the Govardhan parikrama.

Distance from Vrindavan to other Braj places

Once you are in Vrindavan, the other places of Braj are close: Govardhan about 22–28 km (approx.), Barsana about 38–45 km, Nandgaon about 45–50 km and Gokul about 22–28 km via Mathura. See Vrindavan to Govardhan, Vrindavan to Barsana and Vrindavan to Gokul for the routes.

Common searches, quick answers

Mathura to Vrindavan distance by road: about 12–15 km from the city (approx.). Mathura Junction to Vrindavan distance: about 15–17 km to the main temples. Mathura to Vrindavan time: 30–40 minutes by car, longer on weekends and festivals. Mathura to Prem Mandir distance: about 12–15 km (approx.); Prem Mandir is on the Chhatikara road side of Vrindavan.

Mathura to Banke Bihari distance: about 13–16 km to the parking (approx.), then a short walk or e-rickshaw ride. Mathura to Vrindavan taxi fare: per km from ₹11/km; a full day of darshan is ₹1,500–3,000 by car.