The Airport Express Metro Line is the fastest way to central Delhi, avoiding the notorious traffic.

About New Delhi Railway Station / Connaught Place

Connaught Place (CP) is the commercial and social heart of New Delhi, designed in the 1930s by architect Robert Tor Russell as a Georgian-style circular marketplace. The white colonnaded buildings house international brands, bookstores, banks, and restaurants arranged in concentric circles (Inner, Middle, and Outer Circle) around a central park. Janpath, the street connecting CP to India Gate, has a famous market selling handicrafts, clothing, and souvenirs.

New Delhi Railway Station, a short walk north, is one of India\'s busiest rail terminals connecting to destinations across the subcontinent. The surrounding Paharganj area is Delhi\'s backpacker hub with budget hotels and a chaotic bazaar atmosphere. CP has been modernized with the underground Palika Bazaar, multiplexes, and the new CP Central revitalized building. It remains the starting point for exploring Lutyens\' Delhi—India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan (President\'s House), and Parliament can be seen along Rajpath (now Kartavya Path).

Nearby Landmarks

India Gate Connaught Place Jantar Mantar Agrasen Ki Baoli Gurudwara Bangla Sahib

Transport Options

Taxi

Cost INR 400-600 ($5-7) prepaid
Time 30-75 minutes

Follow "Taxi" signs at arrivals. Queue at official taxi stand. Metered fares, no need to negotiate.

Rideshare (Grab/Uber)

Cost INR 300-500 ($4-6)
Time 30-75 minutes

Designated Ola/Uber pickup at T3 arrivals

Train (Airport Express (Orange Line))

Cost INR 60
Time 20 minutes
Frequency Every 10 minutes, 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Step-by-Step Directions

Take Airport Express Metro from T3 to New Delhi Station. Transfer to other lines for final destination.

Quick Comparison

Option Cost Time Best For
Taxi INR 400-600 ($5-7) prepaid 30-75 minutes Convenience, groups, heavy luggage
Rideshare INR 300-500 ($4-6) 30-75 minutes Budget-conscious, app users
Train INR 60 20 minutes Budget, avoiding traffic

Good to Know

Late Night Transport

The Airport Express Metro runs from about 5:00 AM to 11:30 PM. After that, pre-paid taxis from the airport operate 24/7 (INR 400–600 to CP). Delhi Metro's regular lines run until about 11:00 PM. Uber and Ola work 24 hours. CP and surrounding areas remain active until midnight, with restaurants like Wenger's and cafés in the inner circle.

Luggage Tips

The Airport Express Metro has luggage racks and wide doors designed for travelers with bags. New Delhi Railway Station has licensed porters (coolies) for INR 50–150 per bag. The station has a luggage cloak room (INR 25–50 per bag per day). Avoid carrying luggage in the regular Delhi Metro during rush hours—it gets extremely crowded.

Accessibility

The Delhi Airport Express Metro is fully accessible with elevators and designated spaces. Connaught Place has uneven sidewalks and busy traffic crossings, but the inner circle area is relatively flat. Major restaurants and hotels are accessible. New Delhi Railway Station has elevators at some platforms and wheelchair assistance available through the station manager.