New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS) is the main railway station in the capital of India, New Delhi. It is one of the most busiest stations in the country with an average daily passenger movements of about 2.13 lakh, which can reach 6 lakh during peak festival season.
Since 1999, the New Delhi Railway Station maintains the status for having the largest route relay interlocking system in the world. It is also one of the most popular modes of public transportation for the people of New Delhi.
Distance Between NDLS and IGI Airport
New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS) is the nearest railway station to reach Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI Airport or Delhi Airport). The distance between New Delhi airport (IGI) to New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS) is approximately 22 km. To reach New Delhi Airport from New Delhi railway station, you can board Airport Express Metro Line at New Delhi Metro Station that is adjacent with NDLS.
How to reach New Delhi Railway Station from IGI Airport and vice versa
There are a few options to get from Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport to New Delhi Railway Station:
- Delhi Metro: You can make use of Delhi Metro – Airport Express Metro Line or Orange Line located at Terminal 3 (T3) of IGI Airport to reach New Delhi Railway Station. The journey takes about 15 minutes and costs around Rs. 60/-.
- Bus: The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) operates buses from IGI Airport Terminal 3 (pillar no. 18- opposite Centaur Hotel) to New Delhi Station Gate 2. The bus journey takes about 43 minutes to 1 hour and 27 minutes, and tickets cost approximately Rs. 75/-.
- Taxi/Car: You can also take a taxi or drive from the airport to New Delhi Railway Station. The distance is around 22 km, and the travel time is about 38 minutes.
For reaching Domestic Terminal (T1) of IGI Airport, you have to get down at Aerocity metro station and make use of airport shuttle service to reach the terminal. For going to International Terminal – Terminal 3 (T3) or Terminal 2 (T2), you can get down at IGI airport metro station, situated in T3.
Latest Development About Airport Express Line
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has just raised the operational speed of Metro trains on the Airport Express Line (AEL) with an immediate upgrade, boosting it to 110kmph from the previous 100kmph. The increased operational speed has resulted in reduced travel time.
Passengers can now reach IGI metro station from New Delhi Metro Station in just 15 minutes approximately.
Nearest Railway Stations From IGI Airport
Along with NDLS, here is the list of some of the railway stations in New Delhi and their distance from IGI Airport.
- New Delhi Railway Station – 22 Kms
- Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station – 23 Kms.
- Palam Railway Station – 20 Kms.
- Delhi Cantonment Railway Station – 9 Kms.
- Anand Vihar Railway Station – 37 Kms.
Indian Railways is the national railway system of India, which is one of the largest and most extensive railway networks in the world. It is operated by the Ministry of Railways and plays a crucial role in the transportation of passengers and goods throughout the country. Indian Railways serves as a lifeline for millions of people, connecting cities, towns, and remote areas across the vast and diverse landscape of India.
Passengers can pre book their railway tickets online or visit the Booking counters to book their tickets.
