Speed Post Delivery Time Guide
State and City wise, and international delivery timelines for India Post Speed Post
How Long Does Speed Post Take?
Speed Post delivery time in India depends on the distance between origin and destination pin codes. Generally, metro-to-metro deliveries take 1-2 days, while remote or rural areas can take up to 5 days. Here is a complete breakdown:
Official Promise: India Post guarantees Speed Post delivery within 1-3 working days for most domestic routes under its Time Bound Delivery service.
Domestic Speed Post Delivery Time
| Route Type | Examples | Estimated Days | Working Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro to Metro | Delhi -> Mumbai, Chennai -> Kolkata | 1–2 days | Monday - Saturday |
| Metro to Major City | Mumbai -> Pune, Delhi -> Jaipur | 1-2 days | Monday - Saturday |
| Metro to Small City | Delhi -> Lucknow, Mumbai -> Nashik | 2-3 days | Monday - Saturday |
| Metro to Rural | Mumbai -> Solapur village | 3-5 days | Monday - Saturday |
| Rural to Rural | Village to village | 4-7 days | Monday - Saturday |
| North East States | Any origin -> Arunachal, Nagaland | 5-7 days | Monday - Saturday |
| Andaman and Nicobar | Any mainland -> A and N Islands | 7-10 days | Includes transit by ship |
| Lakshadweep | Any mainland -> Lakshadweep | 10-14 days | Includes sea freight |
City-to-City Speed Post Delivery Time (Major Routes)
| From | To | Days |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | Mumbai | 1-2 days |
| New Delhi | Bengaluru | 2-3 days |
| New Delhi | Chennai | 2-3 days |
| New Delhi | Kolkata | 2-3 days |
| New Delhi | Hyderabad | 2-3 days |
| Mumbai | Chennai | 1-2 days |
| Mumbai | Bengaluru | 1-2 days |
| Mumbai | Kolkata | 2-3 days |
| Chennai | Bengaluru | 1 day |
| Bengaluru | Hyderabad | 1-2 days |
| Kolkata | Guwahati | 2-3 days |
| Kolkata | Patna | 1-2 days |
| Ahmedabad | Mumbai | 1 day |
| Jaipur | New Delhi | 1 day |
| Lucknow | New Delhi | 1-2 days |
| Pune | Mumbai | 1 day |
State-wise Speed Post Delivery Time from Delhi
| Destination State | Capital City | Estimated Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | Mumbai | 1-2 days |
| Karnataka | Bengaluru | 2-3 days |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai | 2-3 days |
| West Bengal | Kolkata | 2-3 days |
| Telangana | Hyderabad | 2-3 days |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad | 1-2 days |
| Rajasthan | Jaipur | 1-2 days |
| Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow | 1-2 days |
| Bihar | Patna | 2-3 days |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal | 1-2 days |
| Punjab | Chandigarh | 1 day |
| Haryana | Gurugram | 1 day |
| Assam | Guwahati | 3-4 days |
| Odisha | Bhubaneswar | 2-3 days |
| Kerala | Thiruvananthapuram | 3-4 days |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Srinagar / Jammu | 3-5 days |
| Himachal Pradesh | Shimla | 2-3 days |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun | 1-2 days |
| Goa | Panaji | 2-3 days |
| Chhattisgarh | Raipur | 2-3 days |
| Jharkhand | Ranchi | 2-3 days |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Itanagar | 5-7 days |
| Meghalaya | Shillong | 4-5 days |
| Manipur | Imphal | 5-7 days |
| Mizoram | Aizawl | 5-7 days |
| Nagaland | Kohima | 5-7 days |
| Sikkim | Gangtok | 4-5 days |
| Tripura | Agartala | 4-5 days |
International Speed Post (EMS) Delivery Time
India Posts international express service (EMS/Speed Post) connects India to over 100 countries. Delivery time varies by destination:
| Destination | Estimated Delivery |
|---|---|
| USA / Canada | 7-14 days |
| UK | 5-10 days |
| Australia | 7-12 days |
| UAE / Gulf Countries | 4-7 days |
| Germany / France | 7-14 days |
| Nepal / Bangladesh | 3-7 days |
| Sri Lanka | 4-8 days |
| Singapore / Malaysia | 5-10 days |
| China / Japan | 7-14 days |
Note: All delivery times are estimates and depend on working days (Monday–Saturday). Public holidays, bad weather, natural disasters, or postal strikes can cause delays. For guaranteed delivery timelines, contact your local post office.
FAQs on Speed Post Delivery Time
Does Speed Post deliver on Sunday?
No, Speed Post does not deliver on Sundays or national public holidays. Delivery happens Monday through Saturday. However, parcel movement within sorting hubs may continue 7 days a week.
Why is my Speed Post taking longer than expected?
Common reasons include: public holidays, high volume during festivals, bad weather affecting air/road transit, remote destination requiring extra local delivery legs, or customs clearance for international parcels.
Can I pay extra for faster Speed Post delivery?
Speed Post already operates on a time-bound guarantee. For even faster delivery in select cities, India Post offers the Business Parcel service. Private couriers like Blue Dart and DTDC may offer faster premium options.