Delhi, India 🇮🇳
Status: ready
Transport Authorities
Getting Around
| Mode | Operator | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| metro | Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) | 8 lines (red, yellow, blue, green, violet, magenta, pink, orange to airport); air-conditioned; avoid peak 9am-12pm & 6-8pm; fares ~₹10-60 |
| bus | Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) | Well-connected city & shuttle buses; cheaper than taxis; every 30 min from airport |
| train | Indian Railways | Regional/suburban from New Delhi station; Shatabdi/Rajdhani for inter-city; advance booking needed |
| other | Uber/Ola | Ride-hailing apps; preferred for business; no haggling; traffic delays common |
Paying for Transport
- Cash: Widely accepted on buses, rickshaws; exact change recommended
- UPI/Mobile Wallets: Paytm, PhonePe, Google Pay on metro/app-based rides; cards at metro stations
- Delhi Metro Smart Card: Rechargeable for metro; ₹50-2000; 10% bonus on top-up
Operating Hours
- Weekday: Metro: ~5am-11:30pm; buses vary 5am-midnight
- Weekend: Similar to weekdays; metro daily 5am-11:30pm
- Night service: Limited late-night metro on some lines; night buses sparse
Rideshare & Taxis
- Uber Available Available citywide; airport pickup; surge pricing in traffic
- Ola Available Indian app; similar to Uber; women drivers available
Airport Connections
- metro - Orange Line (Airport Express) from Terminal 3 to New Delhi Stn: ~20 min, ₹60
- metro - Magenta Line from Terminal 1: ~30-45 min, ₹40-60
- bus - DTC Shuttle Bus: 45-60 min, ₹50-100
- rideshare - Uber/Ola to city center: 45-90 min, ₹500-1000
Live Delay Info
Local Tips
Prioritize metro for efficiency/safety; download DMRC/Uber/Ola apps; carry cash/UPI; avoid driving/peak hours; use prepaid taxis at airport if no app; regional trains for NCR suburbs like Gurgaon/Noida.