How long does it take from R.K. Puram to Lok Kalyan Marg by metro?

The journey from R.K. Puram to Lok Kalyan Marg takes approximately 26 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 9.79 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from R.K. Puram to Lok Kalyan Marg?

The token fare from R.K. Puram to Lok Kalyan Marg 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 Lok Kalyan Marg?

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 Lok Kalyan Marg?

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

How many stops from R.K. Puram to Lok Kalyan Marg?

There are 7 stops between R.K. Puram and Lok Kalyan Marg on the Magenta Line. The stations are: R.K. Puram, IIT, Hauz Khas.

R.K. Puram To Lok Kalyan Marg

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

+7.99 min

1.92 min · 0.78 km

Jor Bagh

+11.07 min

3.08 min · 1.42 km

Lok Kalyan Marg

Arrive Platform 1·underground6.41 km

First train: 06:31Last train: 23:36

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

26 min

Total time

stops

9.79 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
R.K. Puram	06:00	23:00	Towards Botanical Garden
Lok Kalyan Marg	06:31	23:36	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

1.32 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.61 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~39 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹30

Bike

₹68

Auto

₹148

Cab

₹266

Estimates for 9.79 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

Lok Kalyan Marg

underground

Weekdays: 06:31 – 23:43(Sundays from 07:01)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Race Course Road· Prime Minister's residence area, Motilal Nehru Marg♿

Safdarjung Road· Safdarjung Airport direction, Teen Murti Bhawan♿

Shanti Path· Embassy Row Chanakyapuri direction

Near PM residence zone — security checks common at gates. Gate 2 for Teen Murti Bhawan (Nehru Memorial).

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water