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

The journey from Dhaula Kuan to Shalimar Bagh takes approximately 52 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 19.97 km across 12 stops.

What is the metro fare from Dhaula Kuan to Shalimar Bagh?

The token fare from Dhaula Kuan to Shalimar Bagh 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 Shalimar Bagh?

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 Shalimar Bagh?

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

How many stops from Dhaula Kuan to Shalimar Bagh?

There are 12 stops between Dhaula Kuan and Shalimar Bagh on the Airport Express. The stations are: Dhaula Kuan, Shivaji Stadium, New Delhi.

Dhaula Kuan To Shalimar Bagh

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 1 Towards Samaypur Badli

+5 min

New Delhi

airport interchange

Platform 1·underground·Yellow LineTowards Samaypur Badli

First train: 06:25Last train: 23:33Doors open: right

Chawri Bazar

+2.01 min

2.01 min · 0.83 km

Chandni Chowk

+4.38 min

2.37 min · 1.03 km

GTB Nagar

+16.4 min

1.94 min · 0.79 km

Model Town

+19.61 min

3.21 min · 1.49 km

Azadpur

pink interchange

Arrive Platform 1·elevated9.86 km

First train: 06:03Last train: 23:12

interchange Azadpur — 5 min

Platform 1 · Pink Line ·Platform 4 Towards Shiv Vihar

+5 min

Azadpur

yellow interchange

Platform 4·elevated·Pink LineTowards Shiv Vihar

First train: 05:53Last train: 23:15Doors open: right

Shalimar Bagh

Arrive Platform 2·elevated1.82 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

52 min

Total time

stops

19.97 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Dhaula Kuan	06:00	23:00	Towards New Delhi
Shalimar Bagh	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

2.70 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.24 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~80 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹130

Auto

₹270

Cab

₹490

Estimates for 19.97 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

Shalimar Bagh

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water