Delhi to Chennai

Delhi to Chennai

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Delhi to Chennai Destination Reviews

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Delhi to Chennai, Train #12434 1A - AC First Class Sleeper, Indian Railways, Aug 1, 2026
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Delhi to Chennai Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
TaxiBazaar
Sedan
Any time
+1d 8h 57m
$563.91
Flight
Air India
Economy
00:25
06:15
$129.95
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
00:50
06:05
$77.49
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
01:45
08:30
$65.24
Flight
Air India
Economy
02:15
11:00
$115.11
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
03:00
10:10
$123.52
Flight
Air India Express
Economy
03:30
06:20
$84.99
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
03:50
10:20
$116.95
Flight
Air India
Economy
04:25
10:10
$115.26
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
04:45
11:35
$69.85
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
05:10
10:50
$116.23
Flight
Air India
Economy
05:30
11:00
$301.93
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
05:50
11:50
$134.26
Flight
Air India
Economy
06:10
15:55
$196.11
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
06:30
11:25
$100.86
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
06:50
13:05
$66.25
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
07:10
12:50
$112.63
Flight
Air India
Economy
07:30
15:30
$310.16
Flight
Air India
Economy
07:55
20:35
$223.83
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
08:15
14:45
$71.82

How to get from Delhi to Chennai

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 262.85 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 61.61.

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 40m. Train does a much slower job and take about 1days 12h 30m 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 61.61 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 262.85 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 Delhi and Chennai ?

  • 89 from Delhi to Chennai starting from 02:20 Delhi Airport until 23:30 Delhi Airport
  • 2 from Delhi to Chennai starting from 16:10 New Delhi until 23:15 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 91.23.

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 India, Akasa Air, Akasa Air, IndiGo, IndiGo, IndiGo

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Delhi and Chennai

TaxiBazaar

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

  • 92% took a train
  • 8% decided to fly

Transportation from Delhi to Chennai

Facts about the transport from Delhi to Chennai

Cheapest Transport$62
Fastest Transport2h 40m
Earliest Departure2:20 AM
Latest Departure11:30 PM
Departures per day91
Distance1825 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir India, Air India, Akasa Air, Akasa Air, Indian Railways, IndiGo, IndiGo, IndiGo, TaxiBazaar