How long does it take from R.K. Puram to ESI Hospital by metro?

The journey from R.K. Puram to ESI Hospital takes approximately 59 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 22.82 km across 14 stops.

What is the metro fare from R.K. Puram to ESI Hospital?

The token fare from R.K. Puram to ESI Hospital is ₹50. With a smart card the fare is ₹45 (save ₹5). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹40.

Which platform at R.K. Puram for ESI Hospital?

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 ESI Hospital?

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

How many stops from R.K. Puram to ESI Hospital?

There are 14 stops between R.K. Puram and ESI Hospital on the Magenta Line. The stations are: R.K. Puram, IIT, Hauz Khas.

R.K. Puram To ESI Hospital

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

Mayapuri

+27.39 min

3.3 min · 1.54 km

Rajouri Garden

blue interchange

+30.13 min

2.74 min · 1.23 km

ESI Hospital

Arrive Platform 1·elevated15.87 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

59 min

Total time

stops

22.82 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

₹50

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹45

Save ₹5 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹40

Save ₹10 per ride

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

Fare guide

Travel green

3.08 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.41 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~91 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹50

Bike

₹146

Auto

₹304

Cab

₹552

Estimates for 22.82 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

ESI Hospital

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water