How long does it take from R.K. Puram to Kailash Colony by metro?

The journey from R.K. Puram to Kailash Colony takes approximately 29 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 10.74 km across 9 stops.

What is the metro fare from R.K. Puram to Kailash Colony?

The token fare from R.K. Puram to Kailash Colony 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 Kailash Colony?

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 Kailash Colony?

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

How many stops from R.K. Puram to Kailash Colony?

There are 9 stops between R.K. Puram and Kailash Colony on the Magenta Line. The stations are: R.K. Puram, IIT, Hauz Khas, Panchsheel Park, Chirag Delhi, Greater Kailash, Nehru Enclave, Kalkaji Mandir.

R.K. Puram To Kailash Colony

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

Greater Kailash

+14.99 min

2.32 min · 1 km

Nehru Enclave

+17.84 min

2.85 min · 1.29 km

Kalkaji Mandir

violet interchange

Arrive Platform 2·elevated8.94 km

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

interchange Kalkaji Mandir — 5 min

Platform 2 · Violet Line ·Platform 1 Towards Kashmere Gate

+5 min

Kalkaji Mandir

magenta interchange

Platform 1·elevated·Violet LineTowards Kashmere Gate

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

Nehru Place

+1.83 min

1.83 min · 0.73 km

Kailash Colony

Arrive Platform 1·elevated1.8 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

29 min

Total time

stops

10.74 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

1.45 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.67 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~43 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹30

Bike

₹74

Auto

₹158

Cab

₹286

Estimates for 10.74 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

Kailash Colony

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMDrinking water