How long does it take from R.K. Puram to Kalkaji Mandir by metro?

The journey from R.K. Puram to Kalkaji Mandir takes approximately 20 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 8.94 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from R.K. Puram to Kalkaji Mandir?

The token fare from R.K. Puram to Kalkaji Mandir 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 Kalkaji Mandir?

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 Kalkaji Mandir?

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

How many stops from R.K. Puram to Kalkaji Mandir?

There are 7 stops between R.K. Puram and Kalkaji Mandir 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 Kalkaji Mandir

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

Route on the map

7stops0changes

FromTo

Journey at a glance

20 min

Total time

stops

8.94 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

1.21 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.55 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~36 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹30

Bike

₹64

Auto

₹138

Cab

₹246

Estimates for 8.94 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

Kalkaji Mandir

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMDrinking water