Transportation

Getting to Delhi depends on where you're coming from — within India or internationally. Here's a complete guide to all major transport options to reach Delhi:

✈️ 1. By Air (Fastest & Most Convenient)

✅ Best for: Long-distance travel, international visitors, or quick business/leisure trips.
  • Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
    • Terminal 3: International + full-service domestic airlines
    • Terminal 1 & 2: Low-cost domestic carriers like IndiGo, SpiceJet, Akasa
  • Connectivity: Direct flights from major Indian cities (Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, etc.) and international hubs (Dubai, London, Singapore, New York, etc.)
  • To the City:
    • Airport Metro (Orange Line) – fastest way to central Delhi (~20 mins)
    • Prepaid taxis, app cabs (Ola/Uber), or hotel pickups

🚆 2. By Train (Popular & Budget-Friendly)

✅ Best for: Inter-city travelers across India
  • Major Railway Stations in Delhi:
    • New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS) – Central location, near Connaught Place
    • Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM) – South Delhi access
    • Old Delhi (DLI) – For trains from North India (Punjab, UP)
    • Anand Vihar / Sarai Rohilla – For specific regional routes
  • Book via: IRCTC website or mobile apps

🚍 3. By Bus (Economical Option)

✅ Best for: Short-to-medium range (e.g., from Agra, Jaipur, Chandigarh)
  • Main Bus Terminals:
    • ISBT Kashmere Gate – Buses from North India (Dehradun, Amritsar)
    • ISBT Anand Vihar – From UP, Uttarakhand
    • Sarai Kale Khan – From Haryana, Rajasthan
  • Bus Types:
    • Volvo AC buses (luxury)
    • UPSRTC / RSRTC / HRTC buses (government-run, budget)

🚗 4. By Car / Taxi (Road Trips)

✅ Best for: Flexibility, sightseeing on the way
  • Popular Road Routes:
    • Agra to Delhi via Yamuna Expressway (~3.5 hrs)
    • Jaipur to Delhi via NH48 (~5 hrs)
    • Chandigarh to Delhi via NH44 (~4.5 hrs)
  • Tips:
    • Use Google Maps or navigation apps
    • Start early to avoid traffic jams at Delhi borders
    • Toll booths are common — keep FASTag or cash ready

🚌 5. Shared Cabs / Intercity App Services

  • Apps like:
    • BlaBlaCar (carpooling)
    • Zingbus, IntrCity SmartBus (AC sleeper/seater coaches)
  • Often more comfortable than regular buses, with amenities like onboard Wi-Fi, GPS tracking.

Would you like recommendations on how to travel from your specific city to Delhi (e.g., Kolkata to Delhi, or Jaipur to Delhi)? Just tell me your starting point and preferences (speed, budget, comfort).