Can I take bus from airport to Main Bazaar's hotels?

henri_hks

Can I take bus from airport to Main Bazar's hotels? (airport bus from airport to new delhi)
And walk from the bus stop to Main Bazar?

How long does it take?

Thanks

bRoKeNhOpE

hey dude,
don even think of takin a bus from airport to main bazar as there are no decent buses in these routes its better if u go for a prepaid taxi it is better it will take around an hour from airport to main bazar on a taxi and on a bus it will take around 2

machadinha

<cross-posted. I've only done it by both these buses, save for a rickshaw ride once, and found them fine and a fun introduction to the city (esp. the city bus), but to each their own.>

There are both a city bus and the so-called EATS bus; the latter is more luxurious & expensive (still, not very expensive).

They should stop at or nearby New Delhi Railway Station; Main Bazaar starts right opposite. I've had the city bus drop me at the wrong spot in a hurry here; if you don't know your way, this will leave you inundated by touts & not knowing which way to head for, not all that pleasant to a newcomer I reckon. Note that if for some reason you find yourself at the backside of the station (called Ajmeri Gate I think?), just cross through or over it by the fly-over to find yourself at the right side. The former is also where the pre-paid taxis stop I believe.

The EATS bus may or may not call here; if not, they'll drop you at Connaught Place, from where you'll need to take an autorickshaw back to Main Bazaar. Something like a 10-minute ride I reckon (or about a half-hour's walk, not recommended having just arrived with your pack), can't advise on current prices. Used to be around 10 Rs. with some stiff haggling; count on 30 or so (perhaps more today) for a newcomer with their packs in tow.

Note that the city bus doesn't go all night I think; the EATS bus will I believe, if less frequently.

How long the ride is I don't remember, would depend on time of day and traffic too.

See also
http://www.newdelhiairport.in/ (New site I think, not sure how informative it is);
http://www.toandfromtheairport.com/delhi.html The latter would suggest both buses cost the same now (?)

This is about how to reach the tourist office inside the station, but it may help you find your bearings: http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/tou...bureau_idx.htm

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henri_hks

Thank you. I will pay more money for safety. Asking for airport pack-up.

shashank.aggarwal

Try this as well :Radio Cabs / Dial-a-Cab in Delhi

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