How long does it take from Dwarka Sector 21 to Qutab Minar by metro?

The journey from Dwarka Sector 21 to Qutab Minar takes approximately 81 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 36.71 km across 18 stops.

What is the metro fare from Dwarka Sector 21 to Qutab Minar?

The token fare from Dwarka Sector 21 to Qutab Minar 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 Dwarka Sector 21 for Qutab Minar?

At Dwarka Sector 21, 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 Dwarka Sector 21 to Qutab Minar?

The last train from Dwarka Sector 21 towards New Delhi departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Qutab Minar back towards Dwarka Sector 21 departs at 23:30.

How many stops from Dwarka Sector 21 to Qutab Minar?

There are 18 stops between Dwarka Sector 21 and Qutab Minar on the Airport Express. The stations are: Dwarka Sector 21, IGI Airport, Aerocity, Dhaula Kuan, Shivaji Stadium, New Delhi.

Dwarka Sector 21 To Qutab Minar

ShortestShortest Route

Dwarka Sector 21

blue interchange

Platform 1·elevated·Airport ExpressTowards New Delhi

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

IGI Airport

+5.61 min

5.61 min · 2.81 km

Aerocity

+12.51 min

6.9 min · 3.52 km

Dhaula Kuan

+24.32 min

11.81 min · 6.22 km

Shivaji Stadium

+37.22 min

12.9 min · 6.82 km

New Delhi

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground20.84 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

Malviya Nagar

+29.53 min

3.54 min · 1.67 km

Saket

+31.83 min

2.3 min · 0.99 km

Qutab Minar

Arrive Platform 2·elevated15.87 km

First train: 06:13Last train: 23:32

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

81 min

Total time

stops

36.71 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Dwarka Sector 21	06:00	23:00	Towards New Delhi
Qutab Minar	06:13	23:32	Towards Dwarka Sector 21

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

4.96 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

2.28 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~147 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹60

Bike

₹230

Auto

₹470

Cab

₹858

Estimates for 36.71 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

Dwarka Sector 21

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMParkingDrinking water

Arrival station

Qutab Minar

elevated

Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030

Weekdays: 06:13 – 23:32(Sundays from 06:43)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Mehrauli Archaeological Park Road· Qutab Minar UNESCO site (15-min walk), Mehrauli Archaeological Park♿

MB Road / Mehrauli Bus Stand· Mehrauli Village market, Bus stand♿

DDA Flats Mehrauli· Saket periphery

Mehrauli Main Road south side· Gurgaon road junction, Shuttle autos to Qutab Minar site♿

Qutab Minar monument is a 15-min auto ride from Gate 1 (about ₹30). No direct walking path. Auto stand is at Gate 2 exit. Last entry to Qutab Minar is 30 min before sunset.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMParkingDrinking water