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

The journey from Qutab Minar to Hauz Khas takes approximately 9 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 4.32 km across 3 stops.

What is the metro fare from Qutab Minar to Hauz Khas?

The token fare from Qutab Minar to Hauz Khas is ₹20. With a smart card the fare is ₹18 (save ₹2). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹16.

Which platform at Qutab Minar for Hauz Khas?

At Qutab Minar, board from Platform 1 (elevated station). The train runs Northbound → Samaypur Badli. Look for the electronic board showing "Samaypur Badli".

What is the last train from Qutab Minar to Hauz Khas?

The last train from Qutab Minar towards Samaypur Badli departs at 23:25 on weekdays. The last train from Hauz Khas back towards Qutab Minar departs at 23:31.

How many stops from Qutab Minar to Hauz Khas?

There are 3 stops between Qutab Minar and Hauz Khas on the Yellow Line. The stations are: Qutab Minar, Saket, Malviya Nagar, Hauz Khas.

Qutab Minar To Hauz Khas

ShortestShortest Route

Qutab Minar

Platform 1·elevated·Yellow LineTowards Samaypur Badli

First train: 06:15Last train: 23:25Doors open: right

Saket

+3.52 min

3.52 min · 1.66 km

Malviya Nagar

+5.82 min

2.3 min · 0.99 km

Hauz Khas

magenta interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.32 km

First train: 06:22Last train: 23:31

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

9 min

Total time

stops

4.32 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Qutab Minar	06:15	23:25	Towards Samaypur Badli
Hauz Khas	06:22	23:31	Towards Qutab Minar

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

₹20

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹18

Save ₹2 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹16

Save ₹4 per ride

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

Fare guide

Travel green

0.58 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.27 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~17 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹20

Bike

₹36

Auto

₹82

Cab

₹146

Estimates for 4.32 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

Qutab Minar

elevated

Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030

Weekdays: 06:13 – 23:32(Sundays from 06:43)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Mehrauli Archaeological Park Road· Qutab Minar UNESCO site (15-min walk), Mehrauli Archaeological Park♿

MB Road / Mehrauli Bus Stand· Mehrauli Village market, Bus stand♿

DDA Flats Mehrauli· Saket periphery

Mehrauli Main Road south side· Gurgaon road junction, Shuttle autos to Qutab Minar site♿

Qutab Minar monument is a 15-min auto ride from Gate 1 (about ₹30). No direct walking path. Auto stand is at Gate 2 exit. Last entry to Qutab Minar is 30 min before sunset.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMParkingDrinking water

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