How long does it take from R.K. Puram to Phase 3 by metro?

The journey from R.K. Puram to Phase 3 takes approximately 56 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 20.98 km across 16 stops.

What is the metro fare from R.K. Puram to Phase 3?

The token fare from R.K. Puram to Phase 3 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 Phase 3?

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 Phase 3?

The last train from R.K. Puram towards Botanical Garden departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Phase 3 back towards R.K. Puram departs at 23:18.

How many stops from R.K. Puram to Phase 3?

There are 16 stops between R.K. Puram and Phase 3 on the Magenta Line. The stations are: R.K. Puram, IIT, Hauz Khas.

R.K. Puram To Phase 3

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 2 Towards Millennium City Centre

+5 min

Hauz Khas

magenta interchange

Platform 2·underground·Yellow LineTowards Millennium City Centre

First train: 06:20Last train: 23:38Doors open: right

Malviya Nagar

+3.54 min

3.54 min · 1.67 km

Saket

+5.84 min

2.3 min · 0.99 km

Arjan Garh

+23.92 min

4.86 min · 2.4 km

Guru Dronacharya

+28.78 min

4.86 min · 2.4 km

Sikanderpur

rapid interchange

Arrive Platform 2·elevated14.37 km

First train: 05:59Last train: 23:12

interchange Sikanderpur — 5 min

Platform 2 · Rapid Metro ·Platform 3 Towards Sector 55–56

+5 min

Sikanderpur

yellow interchange

Platform 3·elevated·Rapid MetroTowards Sector 55–56

First train: 06:00Last train: 22:00Doors open: right

Phase 2

+3.15 min

3.15 min · 1.46 km

Belvedere Towers

+4.34 min

1.19 min · 0.38 km

Cyber City

+5.24 min

0.9 min · 0.22 km

Moulsari Avenue

+6.72 min

1.48 min · 0.54 km

Phase 3

Arrive Platform 2·elevated3.23 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

56 min

Total time

stops

20.98 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
R.K. Puram	06:00	23:00	Towards Botanical Garden
Phase 3	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

2.83 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.30 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~84 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹136

Auto

₹282

Cab

₹512

Estimates for 20.98 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

Phase 3

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points