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There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Delhi by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Chennai International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)plane plane MAA - DEL
    4h 49m
    ₹8,565–12,088

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to New Delhitrain train 12621 / ...
    32h 30m
    ₹900–7,000

  3. Bus via Udaipur

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Bengalurubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Udaipurbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Udaipur to Delhibus bus
    34h 45m

  4. Drive  2,108.5 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Delhicar car 2,108.5 km
    29h 1m
    ₹20,449–29,538

  5. Fly Chennai International Airport to Hindon

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Hindon (HDO)plane plane MAA - HDO
    7h
    ₹10,130–15,788

  6. Train to Tirupati Airport, fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)plane plane TIR - DEL
    7h 8m
    ₹8,362–19,459

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Hyderabadbus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hyderabad to Delhibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    46h 45m
    ₹4,939–6,643

Chennai to Delhi by train

Calendar17Weekly Trains
Duration32h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₹900Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,793.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Delhi, India?

IndiGo Airlines and Air India Limited fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) hourly. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to New Delhi twice daily. Tickets cost ₹900–7,000 and the journey takes 32h 30m.

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