Getting to Delhi, India — TFA World Guide

Getting There and Away

Written by Finn Weber, Karen Price, Rahul Sharma

10/08/2025

Stunning view of Rashtrapati Bhavan with a clear sky in New Delhi, India, during sunrise.

Ranjeet Chauhan, Pexels

Delhi features major transport hubs including Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) for air travel, significant railway stations such as New Delhi (NDLS), Delhi Junction (Old Delhi), and Hazrat Nizamuddin, and prominent inter-state bus terminals like Kashmere Gate, Anand Vihar, and Sarai Kale Khan. The airport is developing into a multi-modal transport hub, integrating air, metro, and bus services.

By Air:

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) connects Delhi globally and domestically.

Domestic flights from major Indian cities like Mumbai and Bengaluru typically take 2-3 hours.
International flights from cities such as New York can start from approximately $591, and from London, around £261, with travel times varying based on stops.

By Train:

Delhi is a central hub for Indian Railways, offering extensive connectivity across the country.

Travel from Hyderabad can range from approximately 21 to 28 hours, with costs from ₹715 to ₹4495.
Journeys from Howrah (Kolkata) typically take between 17 to 23 hours, with fares from ₹635 to ₹4230.

By Bus:

Interstate bus services operate from Delhi's terminals to northern states.

New electric inter-state bus services from Delhi to 17 North Indian cities are planned to launch from July 2025, with estimated fares between ₹300-₹900 for 3-6 hour routes.
Routes like Jaipur to Delhi take around 5 hours 39 minutes, starting from INR 270, and Lucknow to Delhi approximately 8 hours 47 minutes, from INR 295.

By Road (Car Rentals):

National highways provide excellent road connectivity to surrounding states like Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Haryana. Private car rentals and rideshare services like Uber and Ola are widely available for travel to and from Delhi.

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