Top-10 Indian Cities with the Slowest Traffic in 2024-25, Check the List

Traffic jams have become a serious problem across many Indian cities, making everyday travel stressful and time-consuming. In 2024–25, certain cities are reported to have the slowest traffic movement, resulting in long waits for commuters. The main reasons include too many vehicles, poor road quality, and weak infrastructure planning. This article lists the top 10 Indian cities struggling with the slowest traffic, and explains the factors behind these challenges.

Global Ranking

Worldwide, cities like Mexico City and Barranquilla in Colombia are among the slowest. For example, Barranquilla recorded an average speed of just 10.3 mph, making a short 6-mile journey take 35 minutes! Meanwhile, Mexico City had a 52% congestion rate, making it the slowest city globally in terms of trip delays.

Indian City with the Slowest Traffic 2024-25

Kolkata is the Indian city with the slowest traffic in 2024-25. On average, it takes 34 minutes and 33 seconds to cover just 10 kilometers. Commuters in Kolkata lose 110 hours annually in rush-hour traffic, making it the most congested city in India. This highlights the pressing need for better traffic solutions.

Top-10 Indian Cities with the Slowest Traffic in 2024-25

Kolkata, with an average travel time of 34 minutes 33 seconds per 10 km, stands as the city with the slowest traffic in India in 2024-25, followed by Bengaluru, Pune and Hyderabad.

Here is the list of top-10 Indian cities with the slowest traffic in 2025-25:

Rank	City	State	Average Travel Time per 10 km	Time lost per year during rush hours
1.	Kolkata	West Bengal	34 minutes 33 seconds	110 hours
2.	Bengaluru	Karnataka	34 minutes 10 seconds	117 hours
3.	Pune	Maharashtra	33 minutes 22 seconds	108 hours
4.	Hyderabad	Telangana	31 minutes 30 seconds	85 hours
5.	Chennai	Tamil Nadu	30 minutes 20 seconds	94 hours
6.	Mumbai	Maharashtra	29 minutes 26 seconds	103 hours
7.	Ahmedabad	Gujarat	29 minutes 3 seconds	73 hours
8.	Ernakulam	Kerala	28 minutes 30 seconds	88 hours
9.	Jaipur	Rajasthan	28 minutes 28 seconds	83 hours
10.	New Delhi	Delhi	23 minutes 24 seconds	76 hours

An Overview of TomTom Traffic Index

The TomTom Traffic Index is a tool that shows traffic patterns in cities worldwide. It measures how long it takes to travel 10 kilometers and compares traffic in different cities. This index helps city planners improve transportation and solve traffic problems.