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

From ₹3,810 per person, depending on how you travel. 3 complete routes are compared here, each with flights, trains, buses and shared jeeps priced separately.

What is the fastest way from Chennai to Delhi?

The fastest option takes about 6 hours door to door. Slower, cheaper options are also compared, including all-road and rail-only routes.

Is there a direct flight from Chennai to Delhi?

Yes — a flight option is included among the 3 routes compared here, checked against real airline route data rather than assumed.

Chennai to Delhi — routes, cost and how to reach

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Any date1 traveller

By road: ~2,195 km
Straight line: 1,756 km
Cheapest: ₹3,810
Fastest: 6h
Travellers: 1

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ChennaiChennai Central (MAS)

1 km by road

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₹50–₹110

Chennai Central (MAS)Bina Jn (BINA)

12269 Chennai–Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express · 3A · 1528 km

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₹2,710–₹3,160

20.8h

Bina Jn (BINA)New Delhi (NDLS)

12001 Bhopal–New Delhi Shatabdi Express · 3A · 618 km

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₹1,260–₹1,470

6.3h

New Delhi (NDLS)Delhi

5 km by road

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₹60–₹110

13m

Total for 1 traveller: ₹4,080–₹4,850 one way

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