experienceandamansThe city of Delhi has a bit of everything which makes it a combination of a lot of things. Since, it is the capital of India it is culturally diverse and is unbelievably crowded because people from all across the country come and settle here. It for sure is a magical city with so much to offer, best shopping places, restaurants, hotels and a lot of options to hang out at. Once, you live in Delhi, it’s almost difficult to settle elsewhere. Well that may sound strange but that’s the beauty of the place.
Andaman on the other hand is a group of isolated Islands, which still remain a virgin land. It’s a group of 572 Islands out of which only few are inhabited by the human population. Port Blair the capital of Andaman and Nicobar is a multicultural city as people from all across the country come here but as you move to other Islands the resources become less. The first thing that you will experience when you reach here is peace and tranquillity. When you see big cities you will say they have everything a man can wish for. Better job opportunities, healthcare and more, but nothing compares to Andaman. With little advancement, limited resources, and less job opportunities, it remains a place where everyone would come down and live the peaceful life. It without a doubt is the heaven on Earth it’s all about white powdery beaches, long palm trees and relaxation.
If you are in Delhi and are looking forward to visit Andaman, there are three ways you can reach here. You can either travel by Ship, train or air:
How to reach Andaman by Ship?
You can reach Andaman from Chennai, Kolkata and Vishakhapatnam through government operated ships. As Delhi is not connected with Port Blair by sea, so you have to reach one of these places first.
Chennai to Port Blair by Ship
| SHIP | Departing Port | Departing Time | Arrival Port | Time Taken |
| M.V.SWARAJ DWEEP | Chennai | 1600 Hrs | Port Blair | 60 Hrs |
| M.V. HARSHAVARDHANA | Chennai | 1600 Hrs | Port Blair | 60 Hrs |
Port Blair to Chennai by Ship
| SHIP | Departing Port | Departing Time | Arrival Port | Time Taken |
| M.V.SWARAJ DWEEP | Port Blair | 1600 Hrs | Chennai | 60 Hrs |
| M.V. HARSHAVARDHANA | Port Blair | 1600 Hrs | Chennai | 60 Hrs |
Kolkata to Port Blair by Cruise
| SHIP | Departing Port | Departing Time | Arrival Port | Time Taken |
| M.V.AKBAR | Kolkata | 1600 Hrs | Port Blair | 66 Hrs |
| M.V.NICOBAR | Kolkata | 1600 Hrs | Port Blair | 66 Hrs |
Port Blair to Kolkata by Ship
| SHIP | Departing Port | Departing Time | Arrival Port | Time Taken |
| M.V.AKBAR | Port Blair | 1000 Hrs | Kolkata | 66 Hrs |
| M.V.NICOBAR | Port Blair | 1000 Hrs | Kolkata | 66 Hrs |
Vishakapatnam to Port Blair by Ship
| SHIP | Departing Port | Departing Time | Arrival Port | Time Taken |
| M.V.NICOBAR | Vizag | 1000 Hrs | Port Blair | 56 Hrs |
| M.V.SWARAJ DWEEP | Vizag | 1000 Hrs | Port Blair | 56 Hrs |
Port Blair to Vishakapatnam by Ship
| SHIP | Departing Port | Departing Time | Arrival Port | Time Taken |
| M.V.NICOBAR | Port Blair | 1600 Hrs | Vizag | 56 Hrs |
| M.V.SWARAJ DWEEP | Port Blair | 1600 Hrs | Vizag | 56 Hrs |
Note: The above timings are for reference, and the actual sailing time may vary.
Delhi to Port Blair by Train
To reach Port Blair by Train, you first need to take a train from Delhi to Chennai, Kolkata or Vishakhapatnam.
Delhi to Chennai
MAS DURONTO EXP(12270)
H NIZAMUDDIN CHENNAI CENTRAL
Departs on: Tue & Sat Departs Arrives Duration
15:45 20:10 28:25hrs
TAMIL NADU EXP(12622)
NEW DELHI CHENNAI CENTRAL
Departs on: All days 22:30 07:10 32:40 hrs
G T EXPRESS(12616)
NEW DELHI CHENNAI CENTRAL
Departs on: All days 18:40 06:20 35:40 hrs
Delhi to Kolkatta
KOLKATA RJDHNI(12302) Departs Arrives Duration
NEW DELHI HOWRAH JN
Departs on: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu,
Sat & Sun 16:55 09:50 16:55 hrs
SEALDAH RJDHANI(12314)
NEW DELHI SEALDAH
Departs on: All days 16:25 10:10 17:45 hrs
KALKA MAIL(12312)
DELHI HOWRAH JN
Departs on: All days 07:00 07:55 24:55 hrs
Delhi to Vishakhapatnam
A P EXP(22416) Departs Arrives Duration
NEW DELHI VISAKHAPATNAM
Departs on: All day 06:25 17:50 35:25 hrs
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VSKP SWRN J EXP(12804)
H NIZAMUDDIN VISAKHAPATNAM
Departs on: Wed & Sun 05:50 17:30 35:40 hrs
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DAKSHIN EXPRESS(12722)
H NIZAMUDDIN VISAKHAPATNAM
Departs on: All days 23:00 13:30 38:30 hrs
Note: The above details are for reference, actual time may vary.
Delhi to Andaman Flights
The Veer Savarkar International airport connects Andaman to all major cities of the country. Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet and Jet airways have regular flights to this destination. The flight connectivity to and fro Andaman has become very good in the past few years and more flights are likely to come to Andaman making air travel more convenient.
Major flights from Delhi to Andaman are:
Flight Duration Type
5:30 AM – 9:05 AM
Air India 3h 35m Nonstop
8:40 PM – 7:20 AM+1
Air India 10h 40m 1 stop
5h 30m MAA
4:50 AM – 9:50 AM
IndiGo 5h 0m 1 stop
6:50 AM – 2:15 PM
SpiceJet 7h 25m 1 stop
2h 20m MAA
Please note: The above flight details are for reference, actual time may vary.
What is the cheapest mode of travel from Delhi to Andaman?
The cheapest way is to take a train from Delhi to Chennai, Kolkata or Vishakhapatnam and then travel by ship.
What is the best option to travel to Andaman from Delhi?
Sea travel may seem very exciting for many but it has some constraints, and the foremost is unexpected weather change. If the weather is not favourable, you may have to cancel your journey. Moreover, the amenities and services are also not top grade, so if your budget allows travel by air.
Experience Andamans recommends you to opt for a flight option instead as it saves time and is hassle free. If you still want to have the sea experience we recommend reaching Andaman by air and taking sea route on the way back.
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