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

The journey from R.K. Puram to Tughlakabad takes approximately 41 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 16.02 km across 13 stops.

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

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

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 Tughlakabad?

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

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

There are 13 stops between R.K. Puram and Tughlakabad on the Magenta Line. The stations are: R.K. Puram, IIT, Hauz Khas, Panchsheel Park, Chirag Delhi, Greater Kailash, Nehru Enclave, Kalkaji Mandir.

R.K. Puram To Tughlakabad

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

Greater Kailash

+14.99 min

2.32 min · 1 km

Nehru Enclave

+17.84 min

2.85 min · 1.29 km

Kalkaji Mandir

violet interchange

Arrive Platform 2·elevated8.94 km

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

interchange Kalkaji Mandir — 5 min

Platform 2 · Violet Line ·Platform 2 Towards Raja Nahar Singh

+5 min

Kalkaji Mandir

magenta interchange

Platform 2·elevated·Violet LineTowards Raja Nahar Singh

First train: 06:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Govindpuri

+1.99 min

1.99 min · 0.82 km

Harkesh Nagar Okhla

+5.76 min

3.77 min · 1.8 km

Sarita Vihar

+10.3 min

2.77 min · 1.25 km

Mohan Estate

+13.49 min

3.19 min · 1.48 km

Tughlakabad

Arrive Platform 2·elevated7.08 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

41 min

Total time

stops

16.02 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

2.16 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.99 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~64 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹106

Auto

₹222

Cab

₹402

Estimates for 16.02 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

Tughlakabad

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsParkingDrinking water