How long does it take from Palam to Hauz Khas by metro?

The journey from Palam to Hauz Khas takes approximately 38 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 18.66 km across 8 stops.

What is the metro fare from Palam to Hauz Khas?

The token fare from Palam to Hauz Khas is ₹40. With a smart card the fare is ₹36 (save ₹4). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹32.

Which platform at Palam for Hauz Khas?

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 Hauz Khas?

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

How many stops from Palam to Hauz Khas?

There are 8 stops between Palam and Hauz Khas 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 Hauz Khas

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

38 min

Total time

stops

18.66 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Palam	06:00	23:00	Towards Botanical Garden
Hauz Khas	06:02	23:18	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

₹40

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹36

Save ₹4 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹32

Save ₹8 per ride

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

Fare guide

Travel green

2.52 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.16 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~75 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹122

Auto

₹254

Cab

₹460

Estimates for 18.66 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

Hauz Khas

underground

Outer Ring Road, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016

Weekdays: 05:51 – 23:38(Sundays from 06:16)

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Key exits

Outer Ring Road (east side)· Green Park Market, Aurobindo Market♿

Hauz Khas Village Road· Hauz Khas Village art galleries & restaurants, Hauz Khas Fort♿

Press Enclave Marg / IIT main gate· IIT Delhi Gate 2, Jia Sarai market♿

Aurobindo Marg (south side)· Yusuf Sarai market, Community Centre

One of the deepest stations in Delhi. Gate 2 for Hauz Khas Village (10-min walk through the forest park). Magenta Line connects to Janakpuri, T1 Airport, Kalkaji Mandir and Botanical Garden.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMParkingDrinking water