There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Delhi by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly Chennai International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)plane MAA - DEL
4h 46m₹7,648–15,922Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to New Delhitrain 12621 / ...
32h 30m₹900–7,000Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Hyderabad, Telanganabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Hyderabad, Telangana
- Take the bus from Hyderabad, Telangana to Delhi, Delhi Statebus Hyderabad, Telangana - Delhi, Delhi State
47h 14mDrive 2,042.6 km
- Drive from Chennai to Delhicar 2,042.6 km
30h 56m₹22,973–33,183Fly Chennai International Airport to Hindon
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Hindon (HDO)plane MAA - HDO
4h 47m₹8,263–22,672Train to Tirupati Airport, fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)plane TIR - DEL
6h 46m₹7,862–21,459
Chennai to Delhi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Delhi is to train which costs ₹900 - ₹7,000 and takes 32h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Delhi is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Delhi. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Karol Bagh Terminal via Hyderabad, Telangana and Avantika Sec 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 14m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Central and arriving at New Delhi. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32h 30m.
The distance between Chennai and Delhi is 1799 km. The road distance is 2042.6 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Delhi without a car is to train which takes 32h 30m and costs ₹900 - ₹7,000.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Chennai to Delhi, including transfers.
Chennai to Delhi bus services, operated by Vikram Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Delhi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Delhi is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹16,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹900 - ₹7,000 and takes 32h 30m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 47h 14m.
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 once daily. Tickets cost ₹900–7,000 and the journey takes 32h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport via Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Hindon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–21,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Hindon via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–21,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Hindon via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–21,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Hindon via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–21,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–20,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–20,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–20,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–20,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–16,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to New Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–7,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹900–1,100
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,300–2,800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,200–4,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹5,500–7,000
Train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
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Chennai to Delhi bus services, operated by Vikram Travels, arrive at Hyderabad, Telangana station.
Chennai to Delhi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at New Delhi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Delhi is 2043 km. It takes approximately 30h 56m to drive from Chennai to Delhi.
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