Indira Gandhi International Airport to Delhi
Trains, buses, private transfers and taxis compared.
Indira Gandhi International Airport sits about 16 km from Delhi. Every option below is priced in AUD so you can compare it against what a taxi would cost you at home.
| Option | Price (AUD) | Journey time | Frequency | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private transfer Recommended for a first arrival or a late-night landing. |
~$30 | 35-75 min | 24/7 | Door-to-door |
| Airport Express Metro Fastest Clean, fast and cheap to New Delhi station. Best value in the city. |
~$1.50 | 20 min | Every 10-15 min | Direct |
| Uber / Ola Popular Use the designated app pickup zone on the arrivals level. |
~$10 | 35-75 min | 24/7 | Door-to-door |
| Prepaid taxi counter Use the official police prepaid booth inside the terminal, never a tout. |
~$12 | 35-75 min | 24/7 | Door-to-door |
Prices are indicative, shown in AUD and refreshed from provider APIs where available. Always confirm the final price on the provider's site - it is the price that applies. We may earn a commission if you buy through our links, which never changes what you pay. Partners are listed before providers who pay us nothing, as our terms set out; sorting by price ignores all of that and orders on the number alone. How we make money.
Cheapest option: Airport Express Metro at around $1.50. Fastest: Airport Express Metro.
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How these comparisons are made
Routes, operators, journey times and fares come from the operators' own published timetables and pricing, compared in AUD. Public transport options are listed alongside bookable transfers because the train is often the honest answer - and where a booking platform is listed, it's one Jamie has personally booked through. Read the full editorial policy.
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