There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Old 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 53m₹7,669–15,951Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to New Delhitrain 12621 / ...
32h 37m₹937–6,871Bus
- 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 27mDrive 2,044.2 km
- Drive from Chennai to Old Delhicar 2,044.2 km
30h 57m₹23,045–33,287Fly Chennai International Airport to Hindon
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Hindon (HDO)plane MAA - HDO
4h 47m₹8,213–22,672Train 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 54m₹7,883–21,488
Chennai to Old Delhi by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Old Delhi is to train which costs ₹900 - ₹7,000 and takes 32h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Old Delhi is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹23,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Old Delhi station. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Old Delhi station via Hyderabad, Telangana, Avantika Sec 1 and INS Hostel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Old Delhi. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Chandni Chowk via New Delhi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 37m.
The distance between Chennai and Old Delhi is 1800 km. The road distance is 2044.2 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Old Delhi without a car is to train which takes 32h 37m and costs ₹900 - ₹7,000.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Chennai to Old Delhi, including transfers.
Chennai to Old Delhi bus services, operated by Vikram Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Old Delhi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Old Delhi is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹16,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹900 - ₹7,000 and takes 32h 37m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 47h 27m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Old 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
- ₹7,500–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport via Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–15,000
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
- ₹8,000–20,000
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Old Delhi bus services, operated by Vikram Travels, arrive at Hyderabad, Telangana station.
Chennai to Old Delhi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at New Delhi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Old Delhi is 2044 km. It takes approximately 30h 57m to drive from Chennai to Old Delhi.
There are 3932+ hotels available in Old Delhi.