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

The journey from R.K. Puram to Shadipur takes approximately 56 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 20.68 km across 17 stops.

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

The token fare from R.K. Puram to Shadipur 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 Shadipur?

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 Shadipur?

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

How many stops from R.K. Puram to Shadipur?

There are 17 stops between R.K. Puram and Shadipur on the Magenta Line. The stations are: R.K. Puram, IIT, Hauz Khas.

R.K. Puram To Shadipur

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

Central Secretariat

violet interchange

+18.55 min

1.32 min · 0.45 km

Patel Chowk

+20.67 min

2.12 min · 0.89 km

Rajiv Chowk

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground10.41 km

First train: 06:28Last train: 23:38

interchange Rajiv Chowk — 5 min

Platform 1 · Blue Line ·Platform 3 Towards Dwarka Sector 21

+5 min

Rajiv Chowk

yellow interchange

Platform 3·underground·Blue LineTowards Dwarka Sector 21

First train: 05:51Last train: 23:30Doors open: right

R.K. Ashram Marg

+2.81 min

2.81 min · 1.27 km

Jhandewalan

+5.06 min

2.25 min · 0.96 km

Rajendra Place

+10.37 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Patel Nagar

+12.69 min

2.32 min · 1 km

Shadipur

Arrive Platform 1·elevated6.89 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

20.68 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

2.79 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.28 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~83 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹134

Auto

₹278

Cab

₹504

Estimates for 20.68 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

Shadipur

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water