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

The journey from R.K. Puram to Delhi Gate takes approximately 47 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 16.51 km across 13 stops.

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

The token fare from R.K. Puram to Delhi Gate 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 Gate?

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 Gate?

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

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

There are 13 stops between R.K. Puram and Delhi Gate on the Magenta Line. The stations are: R.K. Puram, IIT, Hauz Khas.

R.K. Puram To Delhi Gate

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

Lok Kalyan Marg

+14.15 min

3.08 min · 1.42 km

Udyog Bhawan

+17.23 min

3.08 min · 1.42 km

Central Secretariat

violet interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground8.28 km

First train: 06:32Last train: 23:36

interchange Central Secretariat — 5 min

Platform 1 · Violet Line ·Platform 3 Towards Kashmere Gate

+5 min

Central Secretariat

yellow interchange

Platform 3·underground·Violet LineTowards Kashmere Gate

First train: 06:05Last train: 23:15Doors open: right

Janpath

+2.95 min

2.95 min · 1.35 km

Mandi House

blue interchange

+6.2 min

3.25 min · 1.51 km

ITO

+8.08 min

1.88 min · 0.76 km

Delhi Gate

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.85 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

47 min

Total time

stops

16.51 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

2.23 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.02 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~66 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹110

Auto

₹228

Cab

₹414

Estimates for 16.51 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

R.K. Puram

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Arrival station

Delhi Gate

underground

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

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