Travelling From Delhi Domestic Airport to New Delhi Station at Night After 2 Am

rohithm

Hello,

I am going to catch the last flight from Mumbai at 11.30 Pm
and it will reach delhi at 1.35 am

I want to catch a train at 6.30 from New delhi Station

I have time , but could any please help me that what is the best measns of Transport during that time in Night

What will be the Charge of transport
Could any one tell me the flexible fare to reach New Delhi Station

Thank you

capt_mahajan

Best way is to take a prepaid taxi, or a radio cab. About 300 rupees.

Browse the forum here, this has been answered a few times.

rohithm

Thank you Very Much

But will it be Safe to Travel during that Time
Between 2 am to 6 am

Because I have heard a Lot of rumors Travelling late in Delhi is very risky. People say that you have to be aware of the cab driver

jyotirmoy

It has been pointed out many times that the pre-paid and radio taxis are quite safe.
An untoward incident can always take place.

machadinha

Radio Cabs: Radio Cabs / Dial-a-Cab in Delhi

Prepaid cabs: Just find the right booth at the airport. Don't be fooled into going to the not-so prepaid cab booth.

You could check out the EATS bus for that matter. Try also
http://www.toandfromtheairport.com/delhi.html (Note that this may not be completely up-to-date)
http://www.newdelhiairport.in/ (New site I think, haven't found it all that useful so far, but see what you make of it.)

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jyotirmoy

Domestic or international go to the Delhi police operated pre-paid booth.
Once under jetlag and influence of hospitality offered by AF I landed in Delhi and by mistake went to a private booth. I was told to pay Rs.1500 and when I asked him why so much he told me ..."Arey up NRI log desh ka koi khabar nehi rakhte. Aap ki ghar jish area mey hai woh Delhi ka bahar ho giya, NCR mein ....."
Translated You NRI's don't know what is happening here. The area your house is in is now out of Delhi, now it is in National Capital Region.
That was enough to rub off the jetlag and also the other influence. I walked away.

rohithm

Thank You Very Much

Aishah

rohithm - there are quite a few hours to kill before your train departs. At that time of the night, early morning I reckon you'd reach the station in less than an hour. Maybe wait a little while in the airport before you take your cab? Aim to arrive 30 mins. before train departure and an hour for drive so if you left around 5 a.m. you will be there in plenty of time. Otherwise reach the station early and see if you can stay in one of the retiring rooms. Not much fun waiting hours out on the platform.

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edwardseco

The other side is the felay that is possible for flats, running out of gas, etc..

Aishah

The running out of gas is the one that gets me - and this can take around 15-20mins. sometimes.

rohithm

Thank you Very Much Aishah

Latika Roi

I agree, radio taxis are quite safe. I often use them while returning to Delhi at the airport, even when it is late at night. I have found that the best way is to book my cab a day or so in advance (I phone the Delhi number 44404440 for this), or I even book online at the website 44404440,com so that I know that the cab will be ready when I fly back.