Chennai to Delhi

Chennai to Delhi

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Chennai to Delhi Schedule

Chennai to Delhi Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
IndiGo Economy #6E208201:10 - 04:00₹ 6,258
IndiGo Economy #6E269802:30 - 05:20₹ 7,726
IndiGo Economy #6E211605:50 - 08:40₹ 6,851
Air India Economy #AI44006:00 - 08:55₹ 11,723
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 08:45 - 18:35₹ 1,015
IndiGo Economy 11:15 - 16:45₹ 6,403
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 13:10 - 00:10₹ 1,088
Air India Economy #AI55715:40 - 18:40₹ 8,995
IndiGo Economy #6E206216:15 - 19:10$ 125.90
Indian Railways 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 18:50 - 06:35₹ 3,471
SpiceJet Economy #SG810821:40 - 00:25$ 126.32
SpiceJet Economy #SG20922:15 - 01:20₹ 5,813

Transportation from Chennai to Delhi

Facts about the transport from Chennai to Delhi

Cheapest Transport$12
Fastest Transport2h 45m
Earliest Departure1:10 凌晨
Latest Departure10:50 晚上
Departures per day19
Distance1712 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir India, Air Vistara, Indian Railways, IndiGo

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 134.58 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 11.86.

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

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 35 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 10h 15m 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 11.86 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 134.58 if you buy a IndiGo 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 ?

  • 16 from Chennai to Delhi starting from 01:10 Chennai Airport until 22:50 Chennai Airport
  • 3 from Chennai to Delhi starting from 18:50 Chennai Central until 18:50 Chennai Central

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 82.82.

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, IndiGo

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

  • 74% took a train
  • 26% decided to fly