Delhi to Chennai

Delhi to Chennai

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Delhi to Chennai Schedule

Delhi to Chennai Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
IndiGo Economy 02:30 - 09:20₹ 15,906
Indian Railways 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 05:20 - 15:50₹ 3,405
IndiGo Economy #6E205907:10 - 10:05₹ 5,183
Air India Economy #AI42909:55 - 12:50₹ 7,760
IndiGo Economy #6E222610:45 - 13:35₹ 6,567
IndiGo Economy #6E233112:15 - 15:05₹ 6,567
IndiGo Economy #6E611514:45 - 17:35₹ 6,567
IndiGo Economy #6E216917:30 - 20:15₹ 18,784
IndiGo Economy #6E260319:30 - 22:15₹ 6,567
Indian Railways 1A - AC First Class Sleeper 21:05 - 06:35₹ 5,770
IndiGo Economy #6E206123:50 - 02:40₹ 6,470

Transportation from Delhi to Chennai

Facts about the transport from Delhi to Chennai

Cheapest Transport$14
Fastest Transport2h 50m
Earliest Departure5:45 AM
Latest Departure8:40 PM
Departures per day14
Distance2199 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir India, Air Vistara, Indian Railways

Delhi to Chennai Destination Reviews

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A nice, straightforward journey with no issues whatsoever. I've used 12Go for several years now in Asia and they are always my first port of call for travel arrangements.
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How to get from Delhi to Chennai

Travelling between Delhi and Chennai 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 273.79 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 13.05.

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

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 37 hours to travel between Delhi and Chennai depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Delhi and Chennai. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 50m. Train does a much slower job and take about 1d 12h 10m to reach Chennai.

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

Travelling between Delhi and Chennai can be as cheap as USD 13.05 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 273.79 if you buy a Air Vistara 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 Delhi and Chennai ?

  • 7 from Delhi to Chennai starting from 05:45 Delhi Airport until 20:40 Delhi Airport
  • 7 from Delhi to Chennai starting from 15:35 Hazrat Nizamuddin until 16:10 New Delhi

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

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 Delhi to Chennai, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 87.01.

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 Delhi and Chennai

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 Delhi to Chennai?

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

  • 100% took a train