How long does it take from Dhaula Kuan to Lok Kalyan Marg by metro?

The journey from Dhaula Kuan to Lok Kalyan Marg takes approximately 33 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 13.43 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Dhaula Kuan to Lok Kalyan Marg?

The token fare from Dhaula Kuan to Lok Kalyan Marg 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 Dhaula Kuan for Lok Kalyan Marg?

At Dhaula Kuan, board from Platform 1 (elevated station). The train runs towards New Delhi. Look for the electronic board showing "New Delhi".

What is the last train from Dhaula Kuan to Lok Kalyan Marg?

The last train from Dhaula Kuan towards New Delhi departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Lok Kalyan Marg back towards Dhaula Kuan departs at 23:30.

How many stops from Dhaula Kuan to Lok Kalyan Marg?

There are 7 stops between Dhaula Kuan and Lok Kalyan Marg on the Airport Express. The stations are: Dhaula Kuan, Shivaji Stadium, New Delhi.

Dhaula Kuan To Lok Kalyan Marg

ShortestShortest Route

Dhaula Kuan

Platform 1·elevated·Airport ExpressTowards New Delhi

First train: 06:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Shivaji Stadium

+12.9 min

12.9 min · 6.82 km

New Delhi

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground8.29 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:30

interchange New Delhi — 5 min

Platform 3 · Yellow Line ·Platform 2 Towards Millennium City Centre

+5 min

New Delhi

airport interchange

Platform 2·underground·Yellow LineTowards Millennium City Centre

First train: 06:23Last train: 23:40Doors open: right

Rajiv Chowk

blue interchange

+2.57 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Patel Chowk

+5.32 min

2.75 min · 1.24 km

Central Secretariat

violet interchange

+7.44 min

2.12 min · 0.89 km

Udyog Bhawan

+8.76 min

1.32 min · 0.45 km

Lok Kalyan Marg

Arrive Platform 2·underground5.14 km

First train: 06:33Last train: 23:43

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

33 min

Total time

stops

13.43 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Dhaula Kuan	06:00	23:00	Towards New Delhi
Lok Kalyan Marg	06:33	23:43	Towards Dhaula Kuan

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

1.81 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.83 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~54 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹90

Auto

₹192

Cab

₹346

Estimates for 13.43 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

Dhaula Kuan

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsLuggage storageParkingDrinking water

Arrival station

Lok Kalyan Marg

underground

Weekdays: 06:31 – 23:43(Sundays from 07:01)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Race Course Road· Prime Minister's residence area, Motilal Nehru Marg♿

Safdarjung Road· Safdarjung Airport direction, Teen Murti Bhawan♿

Shanti Path· Embassy Row Chanakyapuri direction

Near PM residence zone — security checks common at gates. Gate 2 for Teen Murti Bhawan (Nehru Memorial).

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water