Speed Post Delivery Time in India (2026 Updated Guide)

Speed Post is India Post’s premium service for fast delivery of letters, parcels, PAN cards, passports, and important documents. Delivery time varies depending on distance, state, route, traffic, weather, and sorting center workload.

Before checking delivery time estimates, you should track your parcel on our Speed Post Tracking Portal to see the latest movement.

This detailed 2026 guide explains:

Speed Post delivery time by state
Metro, non-metro, and rural delivery timelines
Reasons for delays
Fastest & slowest postal routes
How to speed up delivery
What to do if your parcel is delayed

Speed Post Delivery Time Overview (Quick Summary)

Route Type	Delivery Time
Within same city	1–2 days
Within same state	2–3 days
Metro → Metro	2–4 days
Metro → Non-Metro	3–5 days
Non-Metro → Rural / Remote	4–7 days
North-East & J&K	4–8 days

State-Wise Speed Post Delivery Time (2026 Updated Chart)

North India

Origin → State	Avg Delivery Time
Delhi → Punjab	2–3 days
Delhi → Haryana	2 days
Delhi → Uttar Pradesh	2–3 days
Delhi → Rajasthan	2–4 days
Delhi → Himachal Pradesh	3–5 days
Delhi → Uttarakhand	3–4 days
Delhi → Jammu & Kashmir	4–6 days

South India

Origin → State	Avg Delivery Time
Bengaluru → Tamil Nadu	1–3 days
Bengaluru → Kerala	2–4 days
Bengaluru → Andhra Pradesh	2–3 days
Bengaluru → Telangana	2 days
Chennai → Karnataka	2–4 days
Chennai → Kerala	3–5 days

East India

Origin → State	Avg Delivery Time
Kolkata → Odisha	2–3 days
Kolkata → Jharkhand	2–3 days
Kolkata → Bihar	3–4 days
Kolkata → West Bengal	1–2 days

North-East India

Origin → State	Avg Delivery Time
Any Metro → Assam	4–6 days
Any Metro → Manipur	5–7 days
Any Metro → Meghalaya	4–6 days
Any Metro → Arunachal Pradesh	5–8 days
Any Metro → Nagaland	5–7 days
Any Metro → Mizoram	5–7 days
Any Metro → Tripura	4–6 days

West India

Origin → State	Avg Delivery Time
Mumbai → Gujarat	2–3 days
Mumbai → Maharashtra	1–2 days
Mumbai → Goa	2–4 days
Mumbai → Rajasthan	3–5 days

Fastest Speed Post Routes (2025-26 Data)

Bengaluru ↔ Hyderabad
Chennai ↔ Bengaluru
Delhi ↔ Haryana
Mumbai ↔ Pune
Kolkata ↔ Odisha

Slowest Speed Post Routes

Metro → North-East India
Metro → Jammu & Kashmir
City → Remote villages
Cross-country routes (e.g., Kerala ↔ Punjab)

Factors Affecting Speed Post Delivery Time

Distance between origin and destination
Sorting center workload
Weather conditions
Incorrect or incomplete address
Public holidays

How to Check Expected Delivery Time

Track your consignment on IndiaSpeedPost
Check the last scanned status
Estimate remaining travel based on locations

How to Speed Up Delivery

Provide complete address with landmark
Share correct mobile number
Track the parcel daily
Contact the delivery post office if delayed

What to Do If Speed Post Is Delayed

Contact the delivery post office
Call customer care: 1800 266 6868
Raise a complaint on the India Post website
Escalate via the PG Portal if required

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. How many days does Speed Post take?

Usually 1–5 days for most routes and 4–8 days for remote areas.

2. Does Speed Post deliver on Sunday?

Generally no, except for selected metro cities and premium routes.

3. Why is my Speed Post taking longer than expected?

This may be due to sorting delays, weather conditions, or address issues.

4. Can I speed up Speed Post delivery?

Delivery speed cannot be manually increased, but updating address or contact details can help avoid delays.

To confirm if your parcel is delayed beyond normal timelines, visit Speed Post Tracking and check the last scanned event.

India Speed Post Delivery Time (Real Data Of 2025-26) - Speed Post Tracking

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