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

The journey from Qutab Minar to Rithala takes approximately 83 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 34 km across 23 stops.

What is the metro fare from Qutab Minar to Rithala?

The token fare from Qutab Minar to Rithala 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 Qutab Minar for Rithala?

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 Rithala?

The last train from Qutab Minar towards Samaypur Badli departs at 23:25 on weekdays. The last train from Rithala back towards Qutab Minar departs at 23:33.

How many stops from Qutab Minar to Rithala?

There are 23 stops between Qutab Minar and Rithala on the Yellow Line. The stations are: Qutab Minar, Saket, Malviya Nagar, Hauz Khas, Green Park, AIIMS, INA.

Qutab Minar To Rithala

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

Green Park

+13.17 min

3.81 min · 1.82 km

AIIMS

+15.43 min

2.26 min · 0.97 km

INA

pink interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground7.89 km

First train: 06:29Last train: 23:33

interchange INA — 5 min

Platform 1 · Pink Line ·Platform 3 Towards Majlis Park

+5 min

INA

yellow interchange

Platform 3·underground·Pink LineTowards Majlis Park

First train: 05:51Last train: 23:10Doors open: right

Sarojini Nagar

+2.46 min

2.46 min · 1.08 km

Bhikaji Cama Place

+5.07 min

2.61 min · 1.16 km

Punjabi Bagh West

green interchange

+35.91 min

2.55 min · 1.13 km

Shakurpur

+40.76 min

4.85 min · 2.39 km

Netaji Subhash Place

red interchange

Arrive Platform 1·elevated20.73 km

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

interchange Netaji Subhash Place — 5 min

Platform 1 · Red Line ·Platform 2 Towards Rithala

+5 min

Netaji Subhash Place

pink interchange

Platform 2·elevated·Red LineTowards Rithala

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

Kohat Enclave

+2.85 min

2.85 min · 1.29 km

Pitampura

magenta-extn interchange

+4.97 min

2.12 min · 0.89 km

Rohini East

+6.91 min

1.94 min · 0.79 km

Rohini West

+9.34 min

2.43 min · 1.06 km

Rithala

Arrive Platform 2·elevated5.38 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

83 min

Total time

stops

34 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Qutab Minar	06:15	23:25	Towards Samaypur Badli
Rithala	06:00	23:00	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

₹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

4.59 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

2.11 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~136 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹60

Bike

₹214

Auto

₹438

Cab

₹798

Estimates for 34 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

Rithala

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsParkingDrinking water