How long does it take from Palam to NHPC Chowk by metro?

The journey from Palam to NHPC Chowk takes approximately 80 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 35.43 km across 22 stops.

What is the metro fare from Palam to NHPC Chowk?

The token fare from Palam to NHPC Chowk is ₹60. With a smart card the fare is ₹54 (save ₹6). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹48.

Which platform at Palam for NHPC Chowk?

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 NHPC Chowk?

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

How many stops from Palam to NHPC Chowk?

There are 22 stops between Palam and NHPC Chowk 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, Greater Kailash, Nehru Enclave, Kalkaji Mandir.

Palam To NHPC Chowk

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

Greater Kailash

+45.78 min

2.32 min · 1 km

Nehru Enclave

+48.63 min

2.85 min · 1.29 km

Kalkaji Mandir

violet interchange

Arrive Platform 2·elevated24.22 km

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

interchange Kalkaji Mandir — 5 min

Platform 2 · Violet Line ·Platform 2 Towards Raja Nahar Singh

+5 min

Kalkaji Mandir

magenta interchange

Platform 2·elevated·Violet LineTowards Raja Nahar Singh

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

Govindpuri

+1.99 min

1.99 min · 0.82 km

Harkesh Nagar Okhla

+5.76 min

3.77 min · 1.8 km

Badarpur Border

+19.63 min

3.77 min · 1.8 km

Sarai

+22 min

2.37 min · 1.03 km

NHPC Chowk

Arrive Platform 2·elevated11.21 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

80 min

Total time

stops

35.43 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Palam	06:00	23:00	Towards Botanical Garden
NHPC Chowk	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

₹60

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹54

Save ₹6 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹48

Save ₹12 per ride

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

Fare guide

Travel green

4.78 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

2.20 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~142 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹60

Bike

₹222

Auto

₹456

Cab

₹830

Estimates for 35.43 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

NHPC Chowk

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water