Delhi Airport to Hisar for Medical Treatment: Car, Train and Flight Options Compared

Hisar is about 175 km from Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, usually a 3.5 to 4 hour drive. For international patients the most practical option is a pre-booked private car from the arrivals hall to the hospital or your apartment. Trains and buses are cheaper but involve transfers, and Hisar’s small airport has only limited domestic flights. If you land late at night, consider resting near the airport and travelling the next morning.

Hisar, in western Haryana, is home to super-specialty hospitals that treat patients from across north India, and its lower costs attract international patients too. This guide explains how to get there from Delhi, what each option costs, and how to plan the return journey after an operation.

The options at a glance

Option	Typical journey time from DEL	Indicative cost	Best for
Pre-booked private car (sedan)	3.5–4 hours	About ₹4,000–₹7,000 one way	Most patients, especially after surgery
Private car (SUV or larger vehicle)	3.5–4 hours	Higher than a sedan	Families with luggage; patients after joint or spine surgery
Train from a Delhi station	3.5–5 hours plus about 1–1.5 hours to reach the station	Low	Fit travellers with light luggage, before treatment
Intercity bus from Delhi	4–5 hours plus transfer to the bus terminal	Low	Not recommended for patients
Domestic flight to Hisar	Short flight, if a suitable route operates	Varies	Only if current schedules fit your arrival

Fares are indicative and change with the vehicle, season, tolls and waiting time. Always agree a fixed price in writing before you travel.

By private car: the practical choice

Almost every international patient travels between Delhi and Hisar by car. The usual route leaves the airport towards Bahadurgarh and follows National Highway 9 through Rohtak and Hansi to Hisar. It is a busy but well-built highway with tolls, roadside restaurants and fuel stations along the way.

Why a pre-booked car works best:

• The driver meets you inside the arrivals hall holding a name card, so you do not need to negotiate with taxi touts after a long flight.
• Door-to-door travel with all your luggage, medical reports and any mobility aids.
• Stops on request to stretch, eat or use a restroom. After surgery, regular stops reduce the risk of blood clots.
• One fixed price agreed in advance, usually including tolls and the driver’s allowance; confirm this when you book.

App-based taxis operate at Delhi airport, but drivers may decline a long one-way trip to another city. Booking a car in advance through the hospital, your facilitator or a reputable taxi company is more reliable. India Care Bridge can help arrange a pre-booked car when you plan your treatment with us.

Which vehicle to choose

A standard sedan is fine for the first journey to Hisar. For the return after knee, hip or spine surgery, choose a larger vehicle such as an SUV or MPV, where you can recline the front seat or sit in the back with the operated leg straighter. Wheelchair-accessible vans are limited outside major cities, so ask early if you need one.

By train

Trains run between Delhi and Hisar every day, and some are reasonably quick. The difficulty for international patients is the transfer: the airport is on the south-west edge of Delhi, while trains towards Hisar leave from stations in the city, so you need a taxi or the metro to the station first. With luggage, ticket booking, platform stairs and a long journey after a flight, most patients find the train harder than a car. A train can work well for a fit companion travelling separately, or for day trips once you are settled.

By bus

Haryana Roadways and private operators run frequent buses from Delhi to Hisar. They are inexpensive and fine for travellers on a budget, but they are crowded, luggage space is limited and the journey is longer. We do not recommend buses for patients, before or after treatment.

By air

Hisar has a small airport that has started operating a limited number of domestic routes. Schedules change, and there may be no flight that connects conveniently with your international arrival. For most patients, flying into Delhi and travelling on by road remains the simplest plan. If a convenient connection exists when you travel, it can shorten the journey; check with the airline before booking.

Arriving late at night

Many flights from the Gulf, Africa and Europe land in Delhi late at night or early in the morning. After a long flight and immigration, a four-hour drive can be exhausting, particularly for older patients or anyone in pain.

A common plan is to stay one night at a hotel near the airport, in the Aerocity area for example, and drive to Hisar the next morning. This also lets you buy a local SIM card and exchange some money before leaving Delhi. If your hospital appointment is the next day, travelling straight away may still make sense, but tell the driver you may want to stop and rest.

Winter fog and summer heat

From roughly December to January, dense fog in north India can slow traffic, delay trains and disrupt flights, especially early in the morning and late at night. Leave extra time and avoid driving in thick fog at night. From May to June, daytime temperatures in Haryana are very high; travel in an air-conditioned vehicle, carry water and avoid the hottest part of the day if you can.

The return journey after surgery

The trip back to Delhi needs more planning than the trip out. Your surgeon will tell you when it is safe to travel, which may be a day or two before your flight home rather than the same day.

Good practice for the return:

• Book a larger vehicle after joint, spine or abdominal surgery, and use a cushion or pillow for support.
• Stop every 60 to 90 minutes to walk for a few minutes, and drink water, to lower the risk of blood clots.
• Take medicines and documents in your hand luggage: discharge summary, prescriptions, the surgeon’s contact details and a fitness-to-fly letter if one is needed.
• Consider a night near Delhi airport before an early or long-haul flight, so you are not travelling for 12 or more hours in one stretch.

For how long to wait before flying after different operations, see our guide to flying after surgery.

Before you travel: documents and money

Item	Why you need it
Passport with an appropriate Indian visa	Medical treatment usually needs an e-Medical or Medical visa; companions need an attendant visa
Hospital invitation or appointment letter	Often requested for the visa and useful at immigration
Copies of medical reports and scans	On paper and on a phone or USB drive, for the hospital team
Travel insurance details	Check what it covers for planned treatment abroad
Some Indian rupees in cash	For small purchases and tips; cards and UPI-linked apps are widely accepted in hotels and hospitals, less so at small shops

Visa types, documents and registration rules are explained in our guide to the Indian medical visa.

Travelling with a wheelchair or reduced mobility

Delhi airport offers wheelchair assistance from the aircraft door through immigration and baggage claim, but it must be requested through your airline when you book or at least 48 hours before you fly. Ask for the same help for the flight home, and mention it again at check-in. Outside the airport, step-free access is less consistent: road-side restaurants and older buildings may have steps, and wheelchair-accessible taxis are rare outside major cities. If you use a wheelchair, tell whoever books your car so they can send a vehicle with enough boot space, and travel with a companion who can help with transfers. A folding walker or crutches are easy to carry in most cars and useful during stops.

Staying in touch on the way

A local SIM card or an eSIM keeps you reachable by the hospital, the driver and your family. Airport kiosks in the arrivals hall sell prepaid SIMs; you will need your passport and visa, and activation can take a few hours. Share the driver’s name, number and vehicle registration with your family before you set off, and send them your live location from the car. WhatsApp works well across India and is how most hospitals, drivers and coordinators keep in touch with international patients.

Staying in Hisar during treatment

Hisar is a sizeable city with hotels, guest houses and furnished apartments near the main hospitals, usually at lower prices than in Delhi NCR. Companions often stay in the patient’s single room while they are in hospital, then move to a nearby apartment for the recovery and physiotherapy phase. Ask about distance to the hospital, lifts or ground-floor rooms, and whether meals can be arranged, which matters if you need a particular diet.

Which treatments bring patients to Hisar

International patients travel to Hisar for planned operations where a two to four week stay is normal, such as robotic knee replacement, heart bypass surgery, cancer surgery and spine surgery. The hospital listed on this site is Sarvesh Health City in Sector 14. For a broader look at the pros and cons of regional hospitals, read about medical tourism in Tier 2 Indian cities.

The bottom line

Hisar is about 175 km and 3.5 to 4 hours by road from Delhi airport. A pre-booked private car from the arrivals hall is the easiest and safest option for patients, both on the way in and after surgery. Allow extra time in winter fog, consider a night near the airport after a late arrival, and plan the return journey with your surgeon. To plan treatment and travel together, upload your reports through our free quote form.