There are 5 ways to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Old Delhi by subway, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from IGI Airport to New Delhisubway O_Dn
30 min₹57–76Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from IGI Airport Terminal 2 to Red Fortbus Airportexp.-4Down / ...
1h 29m₹12–110Taxi
- Take the taxi from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Old Delhitaxi 23.2 km
26 min₹750–950Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Delhi-DEL to Old Delhi23.2 km
26 minDrive 23.2 km
- Drive from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Old Delhicar 23.2 km
26 min₹261–377
Delhi Airport (DEL) to Old Delhi by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Old Delhi is to bus which costs ₹12 - ₹110 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Old Delhi is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs ₹750 - ₹950.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from IGI Airport Terminal 2 and arriving at Red Fort. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Old Delhi. However, there are services departing from IGI Airport and arriving at Chandni Chowk via New Delhi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30 min.
The distance between Delhi Airport (DEL) and Old Delhi is 21 km. The road distance is 23.2 km.
The best way to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Old Delhi without a car is to subway which takes 30 min and costs ₹55 - ₹80.
It takes approximately 30 min to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Old Delhi, including transfers.
Delhi Airport (DEL) to Old Delhi bus services, operated by Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), depart from IGI Airport Terminal 2 station.
Delhi Airport (DEL) to Old Delhi train services, operated by Delhi Metro, depart from IGI Airport station.
Delhi Airport (DEL) to Old Delhi bus services, operated by Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), arrive at Red Fort station.
What companies run services between Delhi Airport (DEL), India and Old Delhi, India?
Delhi Metro operates a subway from IGI Airport to New Delhi every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ₹35–50 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) operates a bus from IGI Airport Terminal 2 to Red Fort every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₹12–110 and the journey takes 1h 29m.
- Phone
- 155370
- [email protected]
- Website
- Delhi Metro
Subway from IGI Airport to New Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹35–50
- Website
- Delhi Metro
- Phone
- +91-11-23370236
- [email protected]
- Website
- DTC
Bus from IGI Airport Terminal 2 to Red Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹12–110
- Website
- DTC
- Ordinary Buses
- ₹12–18
- AC Buses
- ₹20–29
- Airport Express Services
- ₹75–110
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Delhi-DEL to Old Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- ₹750–950
Chiku Cab
- Phone
- +918448445504
- Website
- chikucab.com
Meru Cabs
- Phone
- +911144224422
- Website
- meru.in
OLA cabs
- Phone
- +91 9226547777
- Website
- olacabs.com
Rajasthan Cab
- Phone
- +91 9358811941
- Website
- rajasthancab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Delhi Airport (DEL) to Old Delhi train services, operated by Delhi Metro, arrive at New Delhi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Delhi Airport (DEL) to Old Delhi is 23 km. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Old Delhi.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Delhi Airport (DEL) and Old Delhi. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.










