How long does it take from Kalkaji Mandir to Dilshad Garden by metro?

The journey from Kalkaji Mandir to Dilshad Garden takes approximately 66 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 25.19 km across 21 stops.

What is the metro fare from Kalkaji Mandir to Dilshad Garden?

The token fare from Kalkaji Mandir to Dilshad Garden 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 Kalkaji Mandir for Dilshad Garden?

At Kalkaji Mandir, board from Platform 1 (elevated station). The train runs towards Kashmere Gate. Look for the electronic board showing "Kashmere Gate".

What is the last train from Kalkaji Mandir to Dilshad Garden?

The last train from Kalkaji Mandir towards Kashmere Gate departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Dilshad Garden back towards Kalkaji Mandir departs at 23:15.

How many stops from Kalkaji Mandir to Dilshad Garden?

There are 21 stops between Kalkaji Mandir and Dilshad Garden on the Violet Line. The stations are: Kalkaji Mandir, Nehru Place, Kailash Colony, Moolchand, Lajpat Nagar, Jangpura, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Khan Market, Central Secretariat.

Kalkaji Mandir To Dilshad Garden

ShortestShortest Route

Kalkaji Mandir

magenta interchange

Platform 1·elevated·Violet LineTowards Kashmere Gate

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

Nehru Place

+1.83 min

1.83 min · 0.73 km

Kailash Colony

+4.28 min

2.45 min · 1.07 km

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

+14.53 min

2.23 min · 0.95 km

Khan Market

+17.36 min

2.83 min · 1.28 km

Central Secretariat

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground9.8 km

First train: 06:05Last train: 23:15

interchange Central Secretariat — 5 min

Platform 3 · Yellow Line ·Platform 1 Towards Samaypur Badli

+5 min

Central Secretariat

violet interchange

Platform 1·underground·Yellow LineTowards Samaypur Badli

First train: 06:32Last train: 23:36Doors open: right

Patel Chowk

+2.12 min

2.12 min · 0.89 km

Rajiv Chowk

blue interchange

+4.87 min

2.75 min · 1.24 km

Chawri Bazar

+9.45 min

2.01 min · 0.83 km

Chandni Chowk

+11.82 min

2.37 min · 1.03 km

Kashmere Gate

red interchangeviolet interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground6.2 km

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

interchange Kashmere Gate — 5 min

Platform 1 · Red Line ·Platform 3 Towards Rithala

+5 min

Kashmere Gate

violet interchangeyellow interchange

Platform 3·underground·Red LineTowards Rithala

First train: 05:55Last train: 23:20Doors open: right

Shastri Park

+4.74 min

4.74 min · 2.33 km

Seelampur

+7.77 min

3.03 min · 1.39 km

Mansarovar Park

+15.24 min

2.23 min · 0.95 km

Jhilmil

+16.79 min

1.55 min · 0.58 km

Dilshad Garden

Arrive Platform 1·elevated9.19 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

66 min

Total time

stops

25.19 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Kalkaji Mandir	06:00	23:00	Towards Kashmere Gate
Dilshad Garden	06:00	23:00	Towards Kalkaji Mandir

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

3.40 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.56 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~101 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹50

Bike

₹162

Auto

₹332

Cab

₹604

Estimates for 25.19 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

Kalkaji Mandir

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMDrinking water

Arrival station

Dilshad Garden

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMParkingDrinking water