How long does it take from Palam to R.K. Puram by metro?

The journey from Palam to R.K. Puram takes approximately 31 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 15.28 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from Palam to R.K. Puram?

The token fare from Palam to R.K. Puram 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 R.K. Puram?

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 R.K. Puram?

The last train from Palam towards Botanical Garden departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from R.K. Puram back towards Palam departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Palam to R.K. Puram?

There are 6 stops between Palam and R.K. Puram on the Magenta Line. The stations are: Palam, Sadar Bazar Cantonment, Terminal 1 - IGI Airport, Shankar Vihar, Vasant Vihar, Munirka, R.K. Puram.

Palam To R.K. Puram

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

Vasant Vihar

+24.03 min

3.7 min · 1.76 km

Munirka

+27.69 min

3.66 min · 1.74 km

R.K. Puram

Arrive Platform 2·elevated15.28 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

31 min

Total time

stops

15.28 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Palam	06:00	23:00	Towards Botanical Garden
R.K. Puram	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

₹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

2.06 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.95 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~61 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹102

Auto

₹214

Cab

₹386

Estimates for 15.28 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

R.K. Puram

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points