How long does it take from Dilshad Garden to Karol Bagh by metro?

The journey from Dilshad Garden to Karol Bagh takes approximately 47 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 16.72 km across 14 stops.

What is the metro fare from Dilshad Garden to Karol Bagh?

The token fare from Dilshad Garden to Karol 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 Dilshad Garden for Karol Bagh?

At Dilshad Garden, board from Platform 2 (elevated station). The train runs towards Rithala. Look for the electronic board showing "Rithala".

What is the last train from Dilshad Garden to Karol Bagh?

The last train from Dilshad Garden towards Rithala departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Karol Bagh back towards Dilshad Garden departs at 23:20.

How many stops from Dilshad Garden to Karol Bagh?

There are 14 stops between Dilshad Garden and Karol Bagh on the Red Line. The stations are: Dilshad Garden, Jhilmil, Mansarovar Park, Shahdara, Welcome, Seelampur, Shastri Park, Kashmere Gate.

Dilshad Garden To Karol Bagh

ShortestShortest Route

Dilshad Garden

Platform 2·elevated·Red LineTowards Rithala

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

Jhilmil

+3.43 min

3.43 min · 1.61 km

Mansarovar Park

+4.98 min

1.55 min · 0.58 km

Seelampur

+12.45 min

2.63 min · 1.17 km

Shastri Park

+15.48 min

3.03 min · 1.39 km

Kashmere Gate

violet interchangeyellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground9.19 km

First train: 05:55Last train: 23:20

interchange Kashmere Gate — 5 min

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

+5 min

Kashmere Gate

red interchangeviolet interchange

Platform 2·underground·Yellow LineTowards Millennium City Centre

First train: 06:16Last train: 23:35Doors open: right

Chandni Chowk

+2.45 min

2.45 min · 1.07 km

Chawri Bazar

+4.82 min

2.37 min · 1.03 km

New Delhi

airport interchange

+6.83 min

2.01 min · 0.83 km

Rajiv Chowk

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 2·underground4.07 km

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

interchange Rajiv Chowk — 5 min

Platform 2 · Blue Line ·Platform 3 Towards Dwarka Sector 21

+5 min

Rajiv Chowk

yellow interchange

Platform 3·underground·Blue LineTowards Dwarka Sector 21

First train: 05:51Last train: 23:30Doors open: right

R.K. Ashram Marg

+2.81 min

2.81 min · 1.27 km

Jhandewalan

+5.06 min

2.25 min · 0.96 km

Karol Bagh

Arrive Platform 1·underground3.46 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

47 min

Total time

stops

16.72 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Dilshad Garden	06:00	23:00	Towards Rithala
Karol Bagh	06:00	23:00	Towards Dilshad Garden

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

2.26 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.04 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~67 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹110

Auto

₹230

Cab

₹418

Estimates for 16.72 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

Dilshad Garden

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMParkingDrinking water

Arrival station

Karol Bagh

underground

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

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMDrinking water