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Best price ₹ 2,027.03
Journey duration 32 h 16 min
Connections per day 3
First departure 10:45
Last departure 00:45
Distance 1,757 km

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What's the best way to get from Chennai to New Delhi? If you're not sure, don't worry - Virail can help you. The only thing you have to do is enter your planned travel dates, and let Virail's powerful search tool deal with the rest. We'll look at the routes offered by our trusted travel partners to give you all your available options. Whether you want to travel by plane, train, bus, carpool, or something else, we'll find your ideal solution. You can filter your results according to price, departure or arrival time, journey duration, number of connections, one-way or round trip - anything you want. Virail will give you a full, clear picture of how to get from Chennai to New Delhi, then transfer you to your chosen provider's website to complete your booking.

How much will I pay for train tickets from Chennai to New Delhi?

On average, a train ticket from Chennai to New Delhi will cost you ₹ 3,080.41. However, there may be cheaper alternatives available. Virail will show you the lowest prices available for your chosen travel dates, which could be as little as ₹ 2,027.03. If you are trying to stick to a budget, there are several ways you can seek out lower ticket prices. For example, if your travel dates are flexible, you might find that some days of the week are cheaper than others. Traveling during peak season will usually cost more, so avoid that if you want to save money. Even the time of day can affect the price of tickets sometimes. You can also look for an indirect route, which may be cheaper than a direct connection. Often, the cheapest train tickets can be found by booking well in advance. However, be mindful that many companies do not offer refunds or exchanges on their cheapest tickets.

Trains from Chennai to New Delhi

IndianRail IndianRail 14:35 – 00:05 Chennai Egmore(MS) – Hazrat Nizamuddin(NZM) ₹ 2,140 33 h 30 min Direct
IndianRail IndianRail 00:20 – 12:05 Mgr Chennai Ctr(MAS) – New Delhi(NDLS) ₹ 3,100 35 h 45 min Direct
IndianRail IndianRail 03:30 – 13:10 Mgr Chennai Ctr(MAS) – New Delhi(NDLS) ₹ 3,100 33 h 40 min Direct
IndianRail IndianRail 12:05 – 16:30 Mgr Chennai Ctr(MAS) – New Delhi(NDLS) ₹ 3,165 28 h 25 min Direct

How long is the journey from Chennai to New Delhi by train?

In order to get from Chennai to New Delhi faster, consider looking for an express service that makes fewer stops along the way. Conversely, a connecting route may, in some circumstances, be faster than a direct journey. The fastest routes between Chennai and New Delhi will complete the journey in 27 h 55 min. On average, it will take you about 32 h 16 min to travel the 1,758 km between Chennai and New Delhi.

At what time of the day can I travel from Chennai to New Delhi?

In general, the first departure of the day will leave Chennai at 10:45, and the last departure will leave at 00:45. However, it is important to remember that this is general information, and these journey times are not necessarily available every day. Timetables for each provider on the route from Chennai to New Delhi can change from day to day or month to month. In particular, many providers offer different schedules on weekdays and weekends. Public holidays, local events, and seasonal timetables can also cause schedules to change.

Which stations can I use to travel from Chennai to New Delhi?

Depending on the type of transport, and the provider you decide to use for your journey, you will be able to depart Chennai from the following stations: Chennai Egmore(MS), Chennai Central(MAS) and Mgr Chennai Ctr(MAS). Arriving at New Delhi, your route will pass through all or some of the following stations: Hazrat Nizamuddin(NZM) and New Delhi(NDLS). Not all transport providers serve every station, so check in advance to see exactly where your route takes you. You may need to use another form of transport to get from one station to another or to your final destination when you arrive in New Delhi.

How many daily journeys are there from Chennai to New Delhi?

The route from Chennai to New Delhi is served by providers including IndianRail. From this list of transport providers, there are up to 15 departures each day. However, this exact number will vary. On average, journeys depart from Chennai 3 times per day. This number includes all the transport providers that serve the route. When traveling from Chennai to New Delhi, you may choose to use an indirect route, involving connections. If you prefer not to do this, you will find an average of 3 direct journeys each day. However, indirect routes open up more possibilities for flexible travelers. On average, there are 0 journeys with one change or more each day. These numbers are all averages. They can slightly vary depending on the day of the week, the season of the year, local festivals, and other factors.