Quick Info

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From Anand Vihar Railway Terminal (ANVT) / ISBT Anand Vihar

  • Nearest metro station - Inside the station (Anand Vihar ISBT)
  • Nearest bus terminal - Anand Vihar ISBT
  • Autos/taxis - Easily available outside the station

Tell-you-what! Anand Vihar Railway Station, Anand Vihar ISBT and the metro station are just a walk apart. The Metro will be the cheapest and the fastest form of transport, but it will take you at least an hour!

  • Buy your tickets directly for Hauz Khas(On the Yellow Line).
  • Take the metro at Anand Vihar(On the blue line) directed towards Dwarka.
  • Alight at Rajiv Chowk and remember you DO NOT NEED TO EXIT the Rajiv Chowk Station when changing from the blue line to the yellow line.
  • Take the Yellow Line till Hauz Khas.
  • For this route, metro may not be the best mode of transportation because of the unnecessary extra travel distance and time.

There is no direct bus either. However, you can take 543, 543A or any other bus going towards Dhaula Kuan or Nehru Place (there are many such buses running at high frequency, so you’re likely to get one within 2 minutes). After that, you need to get into 507 by changing at Lajpat Nagar bus stand (or the next stop, South Ex bus stand). You’re likely to catch this bus within 10-15 minutes. 507 will drop you directly at IIT Gate. This will cost a total of 20 rupees per person (around 40 in case of AC buses). Alternatively, you can go directly to Nehru Place (via 543 or 543A) and take a 764 to IIT Gate. This route will be slightly longer, but the frequency of 764 is quite high that tallies it out.

Taking a taxi or an auto is much more expensive but the most convenient! But taxis may not be as easy to find as the auto. Autorickshaws are easily available outside the station/bus stand. The approximate distance from Anand Vihar to IIT Delhi is 25 kms (depending on the route the auto driver decides to take). The fare breakup of Autos and Taxis is given below. However, radio taxi service is available in Delhi and you may contact the following numbers to book a cab:

Meru Cabs: 011-44224422
Mega Cabs: 011-41414141
Quick Cabs: 011-67676767

Fare:
  • Auto: ₹ 25 for first 2km and ₹ 8 per km above the minimum fare. Sums up to around ₹ 210. Baggage charges are ₹ 10 per bag applicable only for the bulky bags (and not the small ones). The fare is the same for 3 persons, but increases if you are 4 persons according to the will of the auto driver. Night time charges are 25% extra.
  • Taxi:
    • Meru Cabs: ₹ 23 per km. Totals to around ₹ 575. Night Time charges 25% extra. Excellent service though. They can come at a moment’s notice. This is the cab to book if you are stranded and have no idea where you are going.
    • Mega Cabs: Same Fare as Meru Cabs.
    • Quick Cabs: ₹ 12.5/km. Sums up to around ₹ 315. Night Time charges 25% extra. This is cheap as it is non-ac and the service provided is also not that great. Pre-book this cab before arriving at your destination.
      P.S. Even then, they may decide to cancel your booking.

From Indira Gandhi International Airport / Palam Airport

  • Metro: In Delhi, metro is one of the cheapest and comfortable mode of travel , but for coming to IIT from the airport, it will be a bit expensive and would be difficult because you would be carrying your luggage with you. However,if you are ready to handle your luggage and ready to bear a little “dhakka-mukki” (especially during the peak times) then take the metro. Metro is available from 5:15 A.M. to 11:15 P.M. It will took around 50 minutes to reach Hauz Khas metro station from airport. Go to 3G Terminal inside the airport and board the metro for New Delhi ,the frequency of which is 15 minutes in non-peak hours whereas on peak hours (i.e. 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. and 4:35 P.M. to 7:44 P.M. from Monday to Friday) the frequency is 10 minutes. The ticket of the metro costs ₹ 150. On reaching New Delhi you can either buy a ticket for Hauz Khas or can buy a metro card. The ticket would cost ₹ 16. We would recommend you to buy a metro card (cost ₹ 100), as it would be a necessity throughout your stay in IIT. From the Hauz Khas metro station you can take an auto which would cost you around ₹ 30-₹ 40 to reach IIT.
  • Bus: Delhi is famous for its Low Floor Buses. Many of them are Air Conditioned Buses so you will get some relief from the burning hot sun. It is available just outside the Palam Airport. Take bus 764/764A which is available from 6:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. at an average frequency of 30 minutes. You can also take bus 765 which would drop you at the IIT Hostel Gate(Boys Hostel Gate). The bus will cost you a maximum of ₹ 25.
  • Auto: There isn’t any official auto stand at the airport. However, you can get an auto after walking a distance of approximately 500 meters outside or maybe you could wait for a while as some autos drop passengers at the airport. The distance from IIT to airport is 10.69Km so it should cost you around ₹ 120 according to the meter but they will ask you for ₹ 200 so try to bargain them as much as you can :p
  • Pre- Paid taxis: Pay ₹ 290 and get the slip from the pre paid counter (One counter stationed inside the airport terminal and another just outside the arrivals of the airport). It is the most preferred choice of the people who come to Delhi for their first time. You could club along with another IITian if you are lucky to find one which would make the price a bit reasonable.
    Comment- You don’t have to pay the driver :P

From ISBT Kashmere (or Kashmiri) Gate

  • Nearest metro station - In the station (Kashmere Gate) The Kashmere Gate metro station is at the intersection of the yellow and the red line. Students coming to IIT Delhi must follow the yellow line and take any metro going towards HUDA City centre / Qutub Minar. Get down at the “Hauz Khas” Metro Station. This journey will cost ₹ 18 and the ride from Hauz Khas metro station to your respective hostel in IIT Delhi will cost you about ₹ 30. You can check current metro fares here.
  • Nearest bus terminal - In the station
  • Autos/taxis - Easily available outside the station The distance between Kashmere Gate and IIT Delhi is about 25 kms. This journey, by auto would cost about ₹ 200 for three passengers (the auto rickshaw drivers might ask you to pay ₹ 250 or more depending on your baggage, no. of people, etc).

Tell-you-what! If you are arriving at a non-peak hour, you should preferably take the Metro. You can also use the Metro during peak hours, but be prepared for some dhakka-mukki. There is a metro station right at the bus station, and that should be your ideal choice! Hop on at Kashmere Gate (on the Yellow Line itself) and hop off at Hauz Khas (see section on Metro). If unsure, you can always take an auto/taxi.

From New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS)

  • Nearest metro station -Inside the station (New Delhi) [exit from gate no.16 Ajmeri Gate]. Take the yellow line to Hauz Khas.
  • Nearest bus terminal - Inside the station. Take Bus no 505 that will take you directly to IIT gate. Other options are Bus no 433 till AIIMS and then 507 to IIT or you can take 548 to Sarvapriya Vihar then 620/764 to IIT.
  • Autos/taxis - Easily available outside.

Tell-you-what! If arriving at a non-peak hour, you should preferably take the Metro. You can also use the Metro during peak hours, but be prepared for some dhakka-mukki. If unsure, you can always take an auto/taxi.

Fares from New Delhi Railway Station
  • Via Metro - ₹ 16 if you buy a token. Using the smart card will give you a 10% discount though it requires a first time payment of ₹ 100. It includes a security of ₹ 50 which you’ll get back when you return the card.
  • Via Bus - Bus 505 will cost ₹ 20. Taking the other two routes will cost you ₹ 20-30 depending on whether you take DTC’s GreenLine bus(non AC) or RedLine bus (AC).
  • Via taxi - Taxis charge you ₹ 25 for the first km and ₹ 14 for each subsequent km. So be ready to shell out a couple of hundred notes for a taxi ride to IIT.
  • Via auto - Autos are comparatively cheaper. The meter will probably stop between ₹ 110-120 when you reach. Though the auto-vallas would say otherwise and insist on going by prepaid at ₹ 150, stick by the meter.

From Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station (NZM) / ISBT Sarai Kale Khan

  • Nearest metro station - Jangpura, Lajpat Nagar, INA
  • Nearest bus terminal - ISBT Sarai Kale Khan
  • Autos/Taxis - Easily available outside

Fare from Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway station

  • Auto Fare - ₹ 191/-
  • Taxi Fare - ₹ 330/-
  • AC Taxi - ₹ 373/-

Fare from ISBT Sarai Kale Khan

  • Auto Fare- ₹ 208/-
  • Taxi Fare - ₹ 359/-
  • AC Taxi - ₹ 407/-

Metro Fare from Jangpura,Lajpat Nagar,INA: ₹ 10/-
See more information on Metro.

Tell-you-what! The Station and the ISBT are at a walking distance from each other. While the Nizamuddin Station is only about 12-13 km from IIT, same as NDLS, the connecting public transport is poor, with no metro line at the station. Therefore, if possible, avoid travelling by a train which arrives at HZNS or a bus that arrives at Sarai Kale Khan. If you have already booked your tickets or cannot avoid the station, it is best to take a direct Auto/Taxi to IIT. There is no direct bus to IIT from Hazrat Nizamuddin. You can take DTC Bus No. 101 from Hazrat Nizamuddin to ISBT (In case you want to skip 3km walk). Then DTC Bus No. 622 from ISBT to IIT gate. [http://www.delhitravelhelp.in] Or you can take Bus No. 711/543A/534 till South Ex/Lajpat Nagar and then catch 507.

From Delhi Junction / Old Delhi Railway Station (DLI)

  • Nearest metro station - Chandni Chowk Just hop onto the yellow line from the Chandni Chowk Metro station( walkable distance from the station) and hop off straight at Hauz Khas. This trip should just cost you ₹ 18, and an additional ₹ 10 - ₹ 30 depending on whether you take a shared, or an individual auto from Hauz Khas to your hostels.
  • Nearest bus terminal - ISBT Kashmere Gate A direct bus from the ISBT to IIT is not available. However, if you must travel by bus, find the various indirect route options from here We would advise you against changing buses while carrying a huge baggage as it could be quite difficult with risk of injuries and losing your luggage.
  • Autos/taxis - Easily available outside
    • An auto will cost you around ₹ 140 - ₹ 160 (At night this will go up to ₹ 170 - ₹ 190).
    • A taxi will make your pocket lighter by ₹ 235 - ₹ 250 ( Make this ₹ 300 at night)

Tell-you-what! If arriving at a non-peak hour, you should preferably take the Metro. You can also use the Metro during peak travel hours, but be prepared for some dhakka-mukki especially at the infamous Rajiv Chowk and at Central Secretariat, both of which fall on the way. If unsure however, you can always take an auto/taxi.

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