New Delhi to Chennai Central

New Delhi to Chennai Central

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New Delhi to Chennai Central Schedule

New Delhi to Chennai Central Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
SpiceJet Economy #SG820705:55 - 08:50₹ 5,588
IndiGo Economy #6E205907:10 - 10:05₹ 5,167
IndiGo Economy #6E623808:25 - 11:20₹ 4,703
Air India Economy #AI55411:50 - 14:45₹ 7,120
Air Vistara Economy #UK83913:40 - 16:20₹ 11,175
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 14:00 - 07:00₹ 2,510
Air India Economy #AI53716:10 - 19:15₹ 7,841
SpiceJet Economy #SG810318:50 - 21:45₹ 6,579
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 21:05 - 06:15₹ 2,445
IndiGo Economy #6E206123:50 - 02:40₹ 4,703

Transportation from New Delhi to Chennai Central

Facts about the transport from New Delhi to Chennai Central

Cheapest Transport$14
Fastest Transport2h 30m
Earliest Departure5:45 AM
Latest Departure11:50 PM
Departures per day9
Distance1816 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir India, Air Vistara, Indian Railways, IndiGo, SpiceJet

How to get from New Delhi to Chennai Central

Travelling between New Delhi and Chennai Central 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 69.13 if you go by Train; 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 New Delhi to Chennai Central?

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

Flight is the fastest way to travel between New Delhi and Chennai Central. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 30m. Train does a much slower job and take about 1d 12h 20m to reach Chennai Central.

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

Travelling between New Delhi and Chennai Central can be as cheap as USD 13.03 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 69.13 if you buy a Indian Railways Train 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 New Delhi and Chennai Central ?

  • 9 from New Delhi to Chennai starting from 16:10 New Delhi until 21:05 New Delhi

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

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 New Delhi to Chennai, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 56.34.

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 New Delhi and Chennai

Air India, Air Vistara, IndiGo, SpiceJet

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 New Delhi to Chennai Central?

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

  • 85% took a train
  • 15% decided to fly