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

The journey from R.K. Puram to Kashmere Gate takes approximately 45 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 17.86 km across 15 stops.

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

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

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

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

There are 15 stops between R.K. Puram and Kashmere Gate on the Magenta Line. The stations are: R.K. Puram, IIT, Hauz Khas.

R.K. Puram To Kashmere 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

Chawri Bazar

+28 min

2.01 min · 0.83 km

Chandni Chowk

+30.37 min

2.37 min · 1.03 km

Kashmere Gate

red interchangeviolet interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground14.48 km

First train: 06:16Last train: 23:25

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

45 min

Total time

stops

17.86 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
R.K. Puram	06:00	23:00	Towards Botanical Garden
Kashmere Gate	06:16	23:25	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

2.41 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.11 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~71 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹118

Auto

₹244

Cab

₹442

Estimates for 17.86 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

Kashmere Gate

underground

Lothian Road, Kashmere Gate, Old Delhi, Delhi 110006

Weekdays: 05:51 – 23:35(Sundays from 06:16)

Zone 1 · 6 entry points

Key exits

ISBT Kashmere Gate (Bus Terminal entrance)· Inter-State Bus Terminal, DTC bus depot♿

Lothian Road· St. James Church, Lothian Cemetery♿

Chaman Lal Marg underpass· Old Delhi Ring Road, Rajghat direction♿

Kashmere Gate Chowk· Kashmere Gate Market, Bhagirath Place electronics market♿

Largest and busiest interchange on the network. Avoid 9–10 AM and 5:30–7 PM rush. Gate 1 → ISBT for intercity buses. Platform 5 → Violet Line if heading to Lajpat Nagar, Nehru Place or Faridabad.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMFood courtFirst aidParkingDrinking water