Tirunelveli to Delhi
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Delhi, Haryana.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Tirunelveli to Delhi
2877 km · ~62h 12m · About 58h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.
- Start from Tirunelveli
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 411Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 561Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 711Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 822Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 972Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1122Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1233Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1383Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1533Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1644Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1794Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1944Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2055Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2205Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2355Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2466Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2616Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2766Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Tirunelveli to Delhi
2877 km · ~63h 57m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Tirunelveli
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Tirunelveli. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Tirunelveli → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~959 km
~21h 19m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,740
- Change buses at a major city (around km 959)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Delhi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~959 km
~21h 19m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,740
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1918)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Delhi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Delhi
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~959 km
~21h 19m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,740
- Arrive in Delhi
Delhi, Haryana
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Tirunelveli to Delhi
Nearest railway stations: Tirunelveli for Tirunelveli, New Delhi for Delhi.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 45h 40m in total
Change trains at Ilavelangal — about 1h 8m wait
1 change · 45h 40m in total
Change trains at Madurai Jn — about 1h 10m wait
1 change · 47h 10m in total
Change trains at Ilavelangal — about 2h 11m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Transport Options
Tirunelveli to Delhi: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Tirunelveli to Delhi is about 2877 km by road, roughly 57.5 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2877 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹31,750 · Sedan ₹37,500 · SUV ₹49,060 · Innova / MUV ₹54,860 · Tempo Traveller ₹63,590
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,160 · AC Seater ₹5,180 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,600 · AC Sleeper ₹6,620 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,110
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,760 · Economy ₹2,910 · Third AC ₹4,060 · Second AC ₹5,780 · First AC ₹8,090
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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