How long does it take from Terminal 1 - IGI Airport to Kashmere Gate by metro?

The journey from Terminal 1 - IGI Airport to Kashmere Gate takes approximately 65 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 27.98 km across 19 stops.

What is the metro fare from Terminal 1 - IGI Airport to Kashmere Gate?

The token fare from Terminal 1 - IGI Airport to Kashmere Gate is ₹50. With a smart card the fare is ₹45 (save ₹5). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹40.

Which platform at Terminal 1 - IGI Airport for Kashmere Gate?

At Terminal 1 - IGI Airport, board from Platform 2 (elevated station). The train runs towards Botanical Garden. Look for the electronic board showing "Botanical Garden".

What is the last train from Terminal 1 - IGI Airport to Kashmere Gate?

The last train from Terminal 1 - IGI Airport towards Botanical Garden departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Kashmere Gate back towards Terminal 1 - IGI Airport departs at 23:18.

How many stops from Terminal 1 - IGI Airport to Kashmere Gate?

There are 19 stops between Terminal 1 - IGI Airport and Kashmere Gate on the Magenta Line. The stations are: Terminal 1 - IGI Airport, Shankar Vihar, Vasant Vihar, Munirka, R.K. Puram, IIT, Hauz Khas.

Terminal 1 - IGI Airport To Kashmere Gate

ShortestShortest Route

Terminal 1 - IGI Airport

Platform 2·elevated·Magenta LineTowards Botanical Garden

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

Shankar Vihar

+9.94 min

9.94 min · 5.19 km

Vasant Vihar

+13.64 min

3.7 min · 1.76 km

R.K. Puram

+20.4 min

3.1 min · 1.43 km

IIT

+24.46 min

4.06 min · 1.96 km

Hauz Khas

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 4·underground13.5 km

First train: 06:02Last train: 23:18

interchange Hauz Khas — 5 min

Platform 4 · Yellow Line ·Platform 1 Towards Samaypur Badli

+5 min

Hauz Khas

magenta interchange

Platform 1·underground·Yellow LineTowards Samaypur Badli

First train: 06:22Last train: 23:31Doors open: right

Green Park

+3.81 min

3.81 min · 1.82 km

AIIMS

+6.07 min

2.26 min · 0.97 km

Chawri Bazar

+28 min

2.01 min · 0.83 km

Chandni Chowk

+30.37 min

2.37 min · 1.03 km

Kashmere Gate

red interchangeviolet interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground14.48 km

First train: 06:16Last train: 23:25

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

65 min

Total time

stops

27.98 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Terminal 1 - IGI Airport	06:00	23:00	Towards Botanical Garden
Kashmere Gate	06:16	23:25	Towards Terminal 1 - IGI Airport

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

₹50

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹45

Save ₹5 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹40

Save ₹10 per ride

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

Fare guide

Travel green

3.78 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.73 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~112 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹50

Bike

₹178

Auto

₹366

Cab

₹666

Estimates for 27.98 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

Terminal 1 - IGI Airport

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Arrival station

Kashmere Gate

underground

Lothian Road, Kashmere Gate, Old Delhi, Delhi 110006

Weekdays: 05:51 – 23:35(Sundays from 06:16)

Zone 1 · 6 entry points

Key exits

ISBT Kashmere Gate (Bus Terminal entrance)· Inter-State Bus Terminal, DTC bus depot♿

Lothian Road· St. James Church, Lothian Cemetery♿

Chaman Lal Marg underpass· Old Delhi Ring Road, Rajghat direction♿

Kashmere Gate Chowk· Kashmere Gate Market, Bhagirath Place electronics market♿

Largest and busiest interchange on the network. Avoid 9–10 AM and 5:30–7 PM rush. Gate 1 → ISBT for intercity buses. Platform 5 → Violet Line if heading to Lajpat Nagar, Nehru Place or Faridabad.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMFood courtFirst aidParkingDrinking water