How long does it take from Palam to Chirag Delhi by metro?

The journey from Palam to Chirag Delhi takes approximately 44 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 21.15 km across 10 stops.

What is the metro fare from Palam to Chirag Delhi?

The token fare from Palam to Chirag Delhi 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 Chirag Delhi?

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 Chirag Delhi?

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

How many stops from Palam to Chirag Delhi?

There are 10 stops between Palam and Chirag Delhi 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, Panchsheel Park, Chirag Delhi.

Palam To Chirag Delhi

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

Hauz Khas

yellow interchange

+37.93 min

3.08 min · 1.42 km

Panchsheel Park

+40.63 min

2.7 min · 1.21 km

Chirag Delhi

Arrive Platform 2·underground21.15 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

44 min

Total time

stops

21.15 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Palam	06:00	23:00	Towards Botanical Garden
Chirag Delhi	06:00	23:00	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

2.86 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.31 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~85 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹50

Bike

₹136

Auto

₹284

Cab

₹516

Estimates for 21.15 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure station

Palam

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Arrival station

Chirag Delhi

underground

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points