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

The journey from Dhaula Kuan to Nirman Vihar takes approximately 50 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 16.6 km across 10 stops.

What is the metro fare from Dhaula Kuan to Nirman Vihar?

The token fare from Dhaula Kuan to Nirman Vihar 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 Nirman Vihar?

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 Nirman Vihar?

The last train from Dhaula Kuan towards New Delhi departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Nirman Vihar back towards Dhaula Kuan departs at 23:30.

How many stops from Dhaula Kuan to Nirman Vihar?

There are 10 stops between Dhaula Kuan and Nirman Vihar on the Airport Express. The stations are: Dhaula Kuan, Shivaji Stadium, New Delhi.

Dhaula Kuan To Nirman Vihar

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

Arrive Platform 2·underground1.14 km

First train: 06:26Last train: 23:45

interchange Rajiv Chowk — 5 min

Platform 2 · Blue Line ·Platform 4 Towards Noida Electronic City or Vaishali

+5 min

Rajiv Chowk

yellow interchange

Platform 4·underground·Blue LineTowards Noida Electronic City or Vaishali

First train: 05:53Last train: 23:40Doors open: right

Barakhamba Road

+1.95 min

1.95 min · 0.8 km

Mandi House

violet interchange

+4.01 min

2.06 min · 0.86 km

Pragati Maidan

+5.95 min

1.94 min · 0.79 km

Indraprastha

+7.94 min

1.99 min · 0.82 km

Yamuna Bank

blue-branch interchange

Arrive Platform 2·elevated4.85 km

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

interchange Yamuna Bank — 5 min

Platform 2 · Blue Line — Vaishali Branch ·Platform 2 Towards Vaishali

+5 min

Yamuna Bank

blue interchange

Platform 2·elevated·Blue Line — Vaishali BranchTowards Vaishali

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

Laxmi Nagar

+2.99 min

2.99 min · 1.37 km

Nirman Vihar

Arrive Platform 2·elevated2.32 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

50 min

Total time

stops

16.6 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Dhaula Kuan	06:00	23:00	Towards New Delhi
Nirman Vihar	06:00	23:00	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

2.24 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.03 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~66 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹110

Auto

₹230

Cab

₹416

Estimates for 16.6 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

Nirman Vihar

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points