How long does it take from AIIMS to Dhaula Kuan by metro?

The journey from AIIMS to Dhaula Kuan takes approximately 41 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 17.05 km across 10 stops.

What is the metro fare from AIIMS to Dhaula Kuan?

The token fare from AIIMS to Dhaula Kuan is ₹40. With a smart card the fare is ₹36 (save ₹4). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹32.

Which platform at AIIMS for Dhaula Kuan?

At AIIMS, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Northbound → Samaypur Badli. Look for the electronic board showing "Samaypur Badli".

What is the last train from AIIMS to Dhaula Kuan?

The last train from AIIMS towards Samaypur Badli departs at 23:31 on weekdays. The last train from Dhaula Kuan back towards AIIMS departs at 23:33.

How many stops from AIIMS to Dhaula Kuan?

There are 10 stops between AIIMS and Dhaula Kuan on the Yellow Line. The stations are: AIIMS, INA, Jor Bagh, Lok Kalyan Marg, Udyog Bhawan, Central Secretariat, Patel Chowk, Rajiv Chowk, New Delhi.

AIIMS To Dhaula Kuan

ShortestShortest Route

AIIMS

Platform 1·underground·Yellow LineTowards Samaypur Badli

First train: 06:24Last train: 23:31Doors open: right

INA

pink interchange

+1.92 min

1.92 min · 0.78 km

Jor Bagh

+5 min

3.08 min · 1.42 km

Patel Chowk

+14.6 min

2.12 min · 0.89 km

Rajiv Chowk

blue interchange

+17.35 min

2.75 min · 1.24 km

New Delhi

airport interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground8.76 km

First train: 06:25Last train: 23:33

interchange New Delhi — 5 min

Platform 1 · Airport Express ·Platform 3 Towards Dwarka Sector 21

+5 min

New Delhi

yellow interchange

Platform 3·underground·Airport ExpressTowards Dwarka Sector 21

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:30Doors open: right

Shivaji Stadium

+3.17 min

3.17 min · 1.47 km

Dhaula Kuan

Arrive Platform 2·elevated8.29 km

First train: 06:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

41 min

Total time

stops

17.05 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
AIIMS	06:24	23:31	Towards Samaypur Badli
Dhaula Kuan	06:00	23:00	Towards AIIMS

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

₹40

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹36

Save ₹4 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹32

Save ₹8 per ride

Use your Delhi Metro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

2.30 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.06 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~68 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹112

Auto

₹234

Cab

₹426

Estimates for 17.05 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Departure station

AIIMS

underground

Weekdays: 06:24 – 23:38(Sundays from 06:54)

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Key exits

AIIMS Main Gate / Aurobindo Marg· AIIMS Hospital Gate 1, Safdarjung Hospital direction♿

AIIMS Trauma Centre / Ring Road· AIIMS Trauma Centre, Sri Aurobindo Marg south side♿

Ansari Nagar· AIIMS faculty quarters, Ansari Nagar market

AIIMS campus west gate· AIIMS PG hostel area, AIIMS Nursing College♿

Gate 1 is the primary exit for AIIMS OPD. Very crowded during daytime. Gate 2 for Trauma Centre emergencies.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMDrinking water

Arrival station

Dhaula Kuan

elevated

Weekdays: 06:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 06:00)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsLuggage storageParkingDrinking water