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

The journey from Dhaula Kuan to Palam takes approximately 81 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 34.02 km across 19 stops.

What is the metro fare from Dhaula Kuan to Palam?

The token fare from Dhaula Kuan to Palam is ₹60. With a smart card the fare is ₹54 (save ₹6). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹48.

Which platform at Dhaula Kuan for Palam?

At Dhaula Kuan, board from Platform 2 (elevated station). The train runs towards Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector - 25. Look for the electronic board showing "Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector - 25".

What is the last train from Dhaula Kuan to Palam?

The last train from Dhaula Kuan towards Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector - 25 departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Palam back towards Dhaula Kuan departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Dhaula Kuan to Palam?

There are 19 stops between Dhaula Kuan and Palam on the Airport Express. The stations are: Dhaula Kuan, Aerocity, IGI Airport, Dwarka Sector 21.

Dhaula Kuan To Palam

ShortestShortest Route

Dhaula Kuan

Platform 2·elevated·Airport ExpressTowards Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector - 25

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

Aerocity

+11.81 min

11.81 min · 6.22 km

IGI Airport

+18.71 min

6.9 min · 3.52 km

Dwarka Sector 21

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 2·elevated12.55 km

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

interchange Dwarka Sector 21 — 5 min

Platform 2 · Blue Line ·Platform 2 Towards Noida Electronic City

+5 min

Dwarka Sector 21

airport interchange

Platform 2·elevated·Blue LineTowards Noida Electronic City

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

Dwarka Sector 8

+3.32 min

3.32 min · 1.55 km

Dwarka Sector 9

+5.84 min

2.52 min · 1.11 km

Uttam Nagar West

+33.03 min

5.41 min · 2.7 km

Uttam Nagar East

+35.64 min

2.61 min · 1.16 km

Janakpuri West

magenta interchange

Arrive Platform 2·elevated17.62 km

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

interchange Janakpuri West — 5 min

Platform 2 · Magenta Line ·Platform 2 Towards Botanical Garden

+5 min

Janakpuri West

blue interchange

Platform 2·elevated·Magenta LineTowards Botanical Garden

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

Dabri Mor - Janakpuri South

+3.12 min

3.12 min · 1.44 km

Dashrathpuri

+5.75 min

2.63 min · 1.17 km

Palam

Arrive Platform 2·elevated3.85 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

81 min

Total time

stops

34.02 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Dhaula Kuan	06:00	23:00	Towards Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector - 25
Palam	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

₹60

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹54

Save ₹6 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹48

Save ₹12 per ride

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

Fare guide

Travel green

4.59 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

2.11 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~136 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹60

Bike

₹214

Auto

₹438

Cab

₹798

Estimates for 34.02 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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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

Palam

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points