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Ghaziabad, known as the Gateway to Uttar Pradesh, is a major transit city in Delhi-NCR, with excellent connectivity via air, rail, road, and metro. Whether you're traveling from Delhi, other Indian cities, or abroad, here’s how you can easily reach Ghaziabad.

 

 By Air – Fastest & Most Convenient Option

Ghaziabad does not have its own airport, but the nearest airport is:

 Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI), Delhi
 Distance from Ghaziabad: ~40 km
 Travel Time to Ghaziabad: 1 – 1.5 hours (depending on traffic)

 Flights to Delhi IGI Airport Available From:

  • Domestic: Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Pune, Jaipur.
  • International: Dubai, London, New York, Singapore, Toronto, Frankfurt, Doha.

 Transport from IGI Airport to Ghaziabad:

 Prepaid Taxis / Ride-Sharing Apps (Uber/Ola): ₹1,200 – ₹2,000
 Delhi Metro (Cheapest Option): Take Airport Express Line Red Line to Ghaziabad.
 Airport Shuttle Buses: AC buses available from IGI Airport to Ghaziabad (₹100 – ₹300).

 

 By Train – Affordable & Well-Connected Option

Ghaziabad is a major railway junction in North India, connected to Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and other cities.

 Main Railway Stations in Ghaziabad:

  • Ghaziabad Junction (GZB) – The primary station, well-connected to all major cities.
  • New Ghaziabad Railway Station (GZN) – For local and short-distance trains.
  • Sahibabad Railway Station (SBB) – Good for NCR & Delhi travel.

 Major Trains to Ghaziabad

Train Name

From

Travel Time

Shatabdi Express

Delhi → Ghaziabad

30 min

Rajdhani Express

Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata

16 – 24 hours

Duronto Express

Pune, Ahmedabad, Chennai

12 – 20 hours

Vande Bharat Express

Varanasi, Lucknow

4 – 8 hours

Ganga Yamuna Express

Prayagraj → Ghaziabad

9 hours

 Transport from Ghaziabad Railway Stations:

 Uber/Ola/Rapido: ₹100 – ₹400 (depends on distance).
 Metro (Best for Avoiding Traffic): Use the Red Line for quick travel.
 City Buses & Auto-Rickshaws: Budget-friendly, but slower than metro.

 

 By Metro – The Best Way to Travel within Delhi-NCR

Ghaziabad is well-connected to the Delhi Metro, making it the fastest and most affordable way to reach different parts of the city.

 Delhi Metro (Red Line) – Main Metro Route to Ghaziabad

  • Ghaziabad Metro Stations: Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda), Mohan Nagar, Arthala, Hindon River.
  • Connects to Delhi Metro Blue Line at Kashmere Gate.

 Metro Fare: ₹20 – ₹60 (based on distance).
 Travel Time: 30–60 minutes (from Central Delhi).

 

 By Road – Scenic & Convenient Option

Ghaziabad is well-connected by expressways and highways, making road travel easy from Delhi, Gurgaon, Agra, Jaipur, Chandigarh, and Lucknow.

 Major Highways & Expressways to Ghaziabad:

✔️ Delhi-Meerut Expressway (NH9) – Fastest route from Delhi to Ghaziabad & Meerut.
✔️ NH24 (Hapur Road) – Connects Ghaziabad to Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi.
✔️ NH58 – Best for travelers from Haridwar, Rishikesh, Dehradun.