DMRC Feeder Bus Service

INR 40 gets you from the metro to DEL’s terminals

DMRC Feeder Bus Service is the rock-bottom option if you’re trying to bridge a gap between a regular Delhi Metro line or local DTC route and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) for INR 40. These are city buses, not airport coaches, so expect basic seats, standing room at peaks, and no luggage racks. Think of it as a last-mile connector between the metro grid and T1/T2/T3 rather than a full airport transfer.

Buses run roughly every 20 minutes, which is fine if you’re not racing a 06:10 departure from T3. Service patterns shift by route, but daytime frequency stays close to that 20‑minute mark and thins out later at night. Build at least a 30–40 minute buffer into your connection between metro arrival and check-in at the terminal, more if you’re heading for an early morning or late-night domestic flight from T1.

The main sell is the flat INR 40 fare, paid in cash to the conductor on board; some routes honor contactless smart cards, but cash still works more reliably. Compared with a cab that can run INR 200–400 from inner Delhi to the airport, this bus is for people counting every rupee or mapping the whole city by public transport. Keep small notes or coins handy; drivers don’t love breaking INR 500 on a crowded run.

Feeder routes typically link metro stations in southwest Delhi to the airport side, then drop you at or near the terminal forecourts for T1, T2, or T3. Signage is basic, and route boards are usually in Hindi and English with route numbers, so confirm “airport” with the conductor before you sit down. Do not expect detailed stop announcements or English audio; you’re relying on the route number, the printed board, and a quick verbal check.

If you’re landing at DEL and planning to use the DMRC Feeder Bus Service outbound, remember it sits outside the terminal security perimeter, on the public side. Clear immigration and customs at T3, walk to the bus bays signed for DTC/feeder services, and then look for the specific DMRC feeder board showing your metro station. One practical tip: screenshot the route number and destination in advance so you can show it to staff instead of trying to parse every bus that rolls in during the 20‑minute gaps.