Which is the fastest and best way to go from Old Delhi station to Nizamuddin station at 5.30 in the morning?

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blum19

Totti, my friend -

the best and the fastest way from Old Delhi station to Nizamuddin early in the morning is by road indeed.

There used to be these trains that connect these two stations; I am not sure, if these are still plying due to the extra-ordinary construction and closure of some stations en-route. If they are still plying, that is also a safe alternative.

Further, if you happen to be coming from the North and you want to further cut short your travelling time on the road, you could consider getting down at the Sarai Rohilla Station (very close to the Karol Bagh/Dev Nagar area of Delhi) and come out and take an autorickshaw or Taxi. (of course, at that hour although public transport is easily available, they could fleece you).

From Old Delhi station to Nizamuddin, the route is a fast one and you get to the Ring Road very early and take the fastest route and therefore both Taxi and Autorickshaws can you get you to your destination in less than 45 minutes (can be even 25 minutes if the taxi plies at 60 kmph at that hour).

You may wish to take the Prepaid taxi and they are reliable.

Also, there are DTC buses running from Old Delhi station to Nizamuddin and they are almost non-stop at that hour. (but you will find it difficult to locate the place from where these buses leave, if you have not noted them earlier, e.g. when you were out bound from Old Delhi).

In any case, even if you arrive at Old Delhi by about 7.30 am, you would make it to Nizamuddin in less than one hour (the traffic at that time becomes a little heavier and hence the extra time) and you will be very safe on the roads

Enjoy your trips and be assured that you will not miss the connection.

Jeevan Kumar Mittal, 1956

1. Trains via New Delhi Rly. Station
2. Auto Rickshaw via ITO
3. Local buses from Red Fort

BOA

Auto-rickshaws
The auto rickshaws (sometimes called Auto) are an important and popular means of public transportation in Delhi, as they charge a lower fare than taxis. Hiring an Auto in Delhi is very tricky, as few auto-drivers accept standard meter charges. The typical method is to haggle for an agreeable rate. It is typical for the rate to be almost doubled after 11 p.m. With the introduction of electronic meters, the tamperability of meters has reduced, and a stronger jurisdiction for a sanctioning body has forced more auto-rickshaws to comply with the meter-based charging scheme. However, it is common for the meters of auto-rickshaws to be "broken" or disregarded by their drivers. This rarely is a source of conflict because the fares charged are modest, particularly by western standards.

Auto-rickshaw on the streets of New Delhi.
[edit] Taxis
Though easily available, taxis are not an integral part of Delhi public transport. The DTC, the Indian Tourism Ministry and various private operators operate most taxis. The Tourism Ministry grants private companies permits to operate taxis. Locally called tourist taxis, they provide better service than DTC ones, but, unlike DTC taxis, are not metered and usually charge more. To hire a taxi, one either has to go to a taxi stand or telephone a taxi service provider; they are not usually flagged from the street.

[edit] Buses
Delhi has one of India's largest bus transport systems. Most of the buses that ply across Delhi are operated by State-owned Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and other private operators such as the BlueLine Transport Corporation. It is mandatory for all private bus operators to acquire permit from Delhi's State Transport Authority.

Bus fares are based on the colour of the stripe on the bus. Regular DTC buses are yellow and have bus numbers in white plates. Their fares are in denomination of 2, 5, 7 and 10 rupees. Similar private buses are yellow or blue. Buses with green stripes, yellow number plates and GL printed ahead of the number, charge a flat fare of 10 rupees.

DTC operates the world's largest fleet of environmentally friendly CNG buses. While not very high-tech, they pollute much less than the poorly designed and maintained diesel buses of most other State Road Transit Commissions (RTCs) in India. The buses are also much easier on the lungs of other road users as there is no cloud of carbon particles in the face of the unfortunate motorcyclist who sidles next to a bus at an intersection. Directly, and indirectly, the gas-burning buses have also somewhat reduced the downward trend in Delhi's air quality and related illnesses. Soon, a new fleet of buses will serve Delhi, proving to be very high tech, clean, and environmentally friendly.

dr.lovemix

MOvve Ya body on your BAJAJ Pulsar DTS-i, with Hitz 95 FM in the ears!!!!!!!!!!!!

ganesh n

use a two wheeler or a public transportation.

henrythevii

if you want to invite trouble at 5.30am then venture out onto the streets but to stay on the safe side take an EMU local train and you will reach in 5 minutes.if you have to use the road then get a prepaid taxi.All the best.

Aryan

Auto Rikshaw is the best way to reach the NZM
the cost of Auto is 90 Rs from old delhi to NZM.

a a a

Take a prepaid autorickshaw from outside the station.

helpaneed

A "pre-paid autorickshaw" from Old Delhi Railway Station to Nizamuddin Railway Station is the best option on many counts, especially if you are a "outside Delhi traveler".

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