How long does it take from Dwarka Sector 21 to Sector 55–56 by metro?

The journey from Dwarka Sector 21 to Sector 55–56 takes approximately 118 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 51.63 km across 29 stops.

What is the metro fare from Dwarka Sector 21 to Sector 55–56?

The token fare from Dwarka Sector 21 to Sector 55–56 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 Sector 55–56?

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 Sector 55–56?

The last train from Dwarka Sector 21 towards New Delhi departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Sector 55–56 back towards Dwarka Sector 21 departs at 23:30.

How many stops from Dwarka Sector 21 to Sector 55–56?

There are 29 stops between Dwarka Sector 21 and Sector 55–56 on the Airport Express. The stations are: Dwarka Sector 21, IGI Airport, Aerocity, Dhaula Kuan, Shivaji Stadium, New Delhi.

Dwarka Sector 21 To Sector 55–56

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

Arjan Garh

+49.91 min

4.86 min · 2.4 km

Guru Dronacharya

+54.77 min

4.86 min · 2.4 km

Sikanderpur

rapid interchange

Arrive Platform 2·elevated25.92 km

First train: 05:59Last train: 23:12

interchange Sikanderpur — 5 min

Platform 2 · Rapid Metro ·Platform 3 Towards Sector 55–56

+5 min

Sikanderpur

yellow interchange

Platform 3·elevated·Rapid MetroTowards Sector 55–56

First train: 06:00Last train: 22:00Doors open: right

Phase 1

+1.65 min

1.65 min · 0.63 km

Sector 42–43

+4.99 min

3.34 min · 1.56 km

Sector 53–54

+6.98 min

1.99 min · 0.82 km

Sector 54 Chowk

+9.24 min

2.26 min · 0.97 km

Sector 55–56

Arrive Platform 1·elevated4.87 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

118 min

Total time

stops

51.63 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Dwarka Sector 21	06:00	23:00	Towards New Delhi
Sector 55–56	06:00	23:00	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

6.97 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

3.20 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~207 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹60

Bike

₹320

Auto

₹650

Cab

₹1186

Estimates for 51.63 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

Sector 55–56

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points