Chennai to Delhi

Chennai to Delhi

Chennai
Delhi
Fri, Jun 7
One Way
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Chennai to Delhi Schedule

Chennai to Delhi Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
IndiGo Economy #6E208201:10 - 04:00₹ 6,454
IndiGo Economy #6E45602:30 - 05:20₹ 7,941
IndiGo Economy #6E504505:55 - 08:50₹ 7,941
Indian Railways 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 06:35 - 10:40₹ 5,960
Air India Economy #AI43009:50 - 13:05₹ 7,705
Air Vistara Economy #UK83611:25 - 14:20₹ 7,079
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 13:10 - 00:10₹ 1,088
IndiGo Economy #6E504215:55 - 18:40₹ 7,941
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 17:40 - 05:05₹ 2,545
Indian Railways 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 18:50 - 05:05₹ 3,405
Air India Economy #AI53820:40 - 23:25₹ 7,679
IndiGo Economy #6E209822:50 - 01:40₹ 5,732

Transportation from Chennai to Delhi

Facts about the transport from Chennai to Delhi

Cheapest Transport$14
Fastest Transport2h 45m
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure10:00 PM
Departures per day17
Distance1771 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir India, Air Vistara, Indian Railways

How to get from Chennai to Delhi

Travelling between Chennai and Delhi is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 359.89 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 13.03.

How long does it take to get from Chennai to Delhi?

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 36 hours to travel between Chennai and Delhi depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Chennai and Delhi. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 45m. Train does a much slower job and take about 1d 11h 25m to reach Delhi.

How much does it cost to get from Chennai to Delhi?

Travelling between Chennai and Delhi can be as cheap as USD 13.03 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 359.89 if you buy a Air India flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Chennai and Delhi ?

  • 9 from Chennai to Delhi starting from 17:40 Chennai Egmore until 22:00 Chennai Central
  • 8 from Chennai to Delhi starting from 06:00 Chennai Airport until 21:05 Chennai Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Chennai to Delhi.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Chennai to Delhi, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 86.38.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Chennai and Delhi

Air India, Air Vistara

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Chennai to Delhi?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 87% took a train
  • 13% decided to fly