How long does it take from R.K. Puram to Okhla Bird Sanctuary by metro?

The journey from R.K. Puram to Okhla Bird Sanctuary takes approximately 38 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 17.24 km across 14 stops.

What is the metro fare from R.K. Puram to Okhla Bird Sanctuary?

The token fare from R.K. Puram to Okhla Bird Sanctuary 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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary?

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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary?

The last train from R.K. Puram towards Botanical Garden departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Okhla Bird Sanctuary back towards R.K. Puram departs at 23:00.

How many stops from R.K. Puram to Okhla Bird Sanctuary?

There are 14 stops between R.K. Puram and Okhla Bird Sanctuary on the Magenta Line. The stations are: R.K. Puram, IIT, Hauz Khas, Panchsheel Park, Chirag Delhi, Greater Kailash, Nehru Enclave, Kalkaji Mandir, Okhla NSIC, Sukhdev Vihar, Jamia Millia Islamia, Okhla Vihar, Jasola Vihar Shaheen Bagh, Kalindi Kunj, Okhla Bird Sanctuary.

R.K. Puram To Okhla Bird Sanctuary

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

Jasola Vihar Shaheen Bagh

+31.56 min

2.5 min · 1.1 km

Kalindi Kunj

+34.9 min

3.34 min · 1.56 km

Okhla Bird Sanctuary

Arrive Platform 2·elevated17.24 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

38 min

Total time

stops

17.24 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
R.K. Puram	06:00	23:00	Towards Botanical Garden
Okhla Bird Sanctuary	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

₹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

2.33 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.07 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~69 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹114

Auto

₹236

Cab

₹430

Estimates for 17.24 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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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

Okhla Bird Sanctuary

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points