How long does it take from Palam to AIIMS by metro?

The journey from Palam to AIIMS takes approximately 49 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 21.45 km across 10 stops.

What is the metro fare from Palam to AIIMS?

The token fare from Palam to AIIMS 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 Palam for AIIMS?

At Palam, 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 Palam to AIIMS?

The last train from Palam towards Botanical Garden departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from AIIMS back towards Palam departs at 23:18.

How many stops from Palam to AIIMS?

There are 10 stops between Palam and AIIMS on the Magenta Line. The stations are: Palam, Sadar Bazar Cantonment, Terminal 1 - IGI Airport, Shankar Vihar, Vasant Vihar, Munirka, R.K. Puram, IIT, Hauz Khas.

Palam To AIIMS

ShortestShortest Route

Palam

Platform 2·elevated·Magenta LineTowards Botanical Garden

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

Sadar Bazar Cantonment

+3.45 min

3.45 min · 1.62 km

Terminal 1 - IGI Airport

+10.39 min

6.94 min · 3.54 km

R.K. Puram

+30.79 min

3.1 min · 1.43 km

IIT

+34.85 min

4.06 min · 1.96 km

Hauz Khas

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 4·underground18.66 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

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.79 km

First train: 06:24Last train: 23:31

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

49 min

Total time

stops

21.45 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Palam	06:00	23:00	Towards Botanical Garden
AIIMS	06:24	23:31	Towards Palam

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

2.90 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.33 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~86 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹50

Bike

₹138

Auto

₹288

Cab

₹522

Estimates for 21.45 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Departure station

Palam

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Arrival station

AIIMS

underground

Weekdays: 06:24 – 23:38(Sundays from 06:54)

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Key exits

AIIMS Main Gate / Aurobindo Marg· AIIMS Hospital Gate 1, Safdarjung Hospital direction♿

AIIMS Trauma Centre / Ring Road· AIIMS Trauma Centre, Sri Aurobindo Marg south side♿

Ansari Nagar· AIIMS faculty quarters, Ansari Nagar market

AIIMS campus west gate· AIIMS PG hostel area, AIIMS Nursing College♿

Gate 1 is the primary exit for AIIMS OPD. Very crowded during daytime. Gate 2 for Trauma Centre emergencies.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMDrinking water