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

The journey from R.K. Puram to Chirag Delhi takes approximately 13 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 5.87 km across 4 stops.

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

The token fare from R.K. Puram to Chirag Delhi is ₹30. With a smart card the fare is ₹27 (save ₹3). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹24.

Which platform at R.K. Puram for Chirag Delhi?

At R.K. Puram, 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 R.K. Puram to Chirag Delhi?

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

How many stops from R.K. Puram to Chirag Delhi?

There are 4 stops between R.K. Puram and Chirag Delhi on the Magenta Line. The stations are: R.K. Puram, IIT, Hauz Khas, Panchsheel Park, Chirag Delhi.

R.K. Puram To Chirag Delhi

ShortestShortest Route

R.K. Puram

Platform 2·elevated·Magenta LineTowards Botanical Garden

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

IIT

+4.06 min

4.06 min · 1.96 km

Hauz Khas

yellow interchange

+7.14 min

3.08 min · 1.42 km

Panchsheel Park

+9.84 min

2.7 min · 1.21 km

Chirag Delhi

Arrive Platform 2·underground5.87 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

13 min

Total time

stops

5.87 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

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

₹30

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹27

Save ₹3 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹24

Save ₹6 per ride

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

Fare guide

Travel green

0.79 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.36 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~23 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹30

Bike

₹46

Auto

₹100

Cab

₹180

Estimates for 5.87 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Departure station

R.K. Puram

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Arrival station

Chirag Delhi

underground

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points