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

The journey from R.K. Puram to Delhi Cantonment takes approximately 43 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 15.6 km across 10 stops.

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

The token fare from R.K. Puram to Delhi Cantonment 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 R.K. Puram for Delhi Cantonment?

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 Delhi Cantonment?

The last train from R.K. Puram towards Botanical Garden departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Delhi Cantonment back towards R.K. Puram departs at 23:18.

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

There are 10 stops between R.K. Puram and Delhi Cantonment on the Magenta Line. The stations are: R.K. Puram, IIT, Hauz Khas.

R.K. Puram To Delhi Cantonment

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

Arrive Platform 4·underground3.38 km

First train: 06:02Last train: 23:18

interchange Hauz Khas — 5 min

Platform 4 · Yellow Line ·Platform 1 Towards Samaypur Badli

+5 min

Hauz Khas

magenta interchange

Platform 1·underground·Yellow LineTowards Samaypur Badli

First train: 06:22Last train: 23:31Doors open: right

Green Park

+3.81 min

3.81 min · 1.82 km

AIIMS

+6.07 min

2.26 min · 0.97 km

INA

pink interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground3.57 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

Sir M. Visveshwaraiah Moti Bagh

+10.1 min

5.03 min · 2.49 km

Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus

+12.64 min

2.54 min · 1.12 km

Delhi Cantonment

Arrive Platform 1·elevated8.65 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

43 min

Total time

stops

15.6 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

₹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

2.11 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.97 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~62 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹104

Auto

₹218

Cab

₹394

Estimates for 15.6 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

Delhi Cantonment

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsParkingDrinking water