How to Reach Tamil Nadu from Delhi

Let’s figure out how to reach Tamil Nadu from Delhi using different modes of travel:

How to Reach Tamil Nadu from Delhi by Air

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi is the busiest airport in India and Chennai International Airport is the busiest in South India. The airport in Chennai is the main point of entry for domestic flights. There are many nonstop flights from Delhi to Chennai provided by Air India, SpiceJet, Jet Airways, Vistara, and IndiGo. Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) and Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ) are also served by direct flights from Delhi.

Travellers visiting hill stations in Tamil Nadu such as Ooty and Coonoor should take a flight to Coimbatore while taking a flight to Tiruchirappalli should help when visiting Kanyakumari or Ramesvaram.

How to Reach Tamil Nadu from Delhi by Train:

To travel from Delhi to Tamil Nadu by train, travellers can book a berth on Tamil Nadu Sampark Kranti Express, Nizamuddin Chennai Rajdhani Express, Chennai Central Garib Rath, and Tamil Nadu Superfast Express. The distance between New Delhi to Chennai via train is about 2180 kilometres. It may take anywhere between 28 to 40 hours to travel from Delhi to Chennai by train. Make sure to book tickets from IRCTC at least one month before the date of journey. Travellers can also book trains from Delhi to Madurai, Coimbatore, Ramesvaram, and Tiruchirappalli.

How to Reach Tamil Nadu from Delhi by Road:

All roads in Tamil Nadu lead to Chennai or Tiruchirappalli, two of the largest cities in the state. To travel from Delhi to Tamil Nadu via bus or car should take up to 40 hours. The distance between Delhi and Chennai is about 2,200 km via National Highway 44. So, most travellers prefer traveling by train or a flight from Delhi to reach Tamil Nadu.