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

The journey from R.K. Puram to Shalimar Bagh takes approximately 72 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 28.94 km across 18 stops.

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

The token fare from R.K. Puram to Shalimar Bagh is ₹50. With a smart card the fare is ₹45 (save ₹5). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹40.

Which platform at R.K. Puram for Shalimar Bagh?

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 Shalimar Bagh?

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

How many stops from R.K. Puram to Shalimar Bagh?

There are 18 stops between R.K. Puram and Shalimar Bagh on the Magenta Line. The stations are: R.K. Puram, IIT, Hauz Khas.

R.K. Puram To Shalimar Bagh

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

Arrive Platform 1·underground3.57 km

First train: 06:29Last train: 23:33

interchange INA — 5 min

Platform 1 · Pink Line ·Platform 3 Towards Majlis Park

+5 min

INA

yellow interchange

Platform 3·underground·Pink LineTowards Majlis Park

First train: 05:51Last train: 23:10Doors open: right

Sarojini Nagar

+2.46 min

2.46 min · 1.08 km

Bhikaji Cama Place

+5.07 min

2.61 min · 1.16 km

Shakurpur

+40.76 min

4.85 min · 2.39 km

Netaji Subhash Place

red interchange

+43.7 min

2.94 min · 1.34 km

Shalimar Bagh

Arrive Platform 1·elevated21.99 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

72 min

Total time

stops

28.94 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

₹50

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹45

Save ₹5 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹40

Save ₹10 per ride

Use your Delhi Metro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

3.91 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.79 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~116 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹50

Bike

₹184

Auto

₹378

Cab

₹686

Estimates for 28.94 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

Shalimar Bagh

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water