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

The journey from R.K. Puram to Vishwavidyalaya takes approximately 53 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 21.23 km across 18 stops.

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

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

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 Vishwavidyalaya?

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

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

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

R.K. Puram To Vishwavidyalaya

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

Civil Lines

+35.39 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Vidhan Sabha

+37.8 min

2.41 min · 1.05 km

Vishwavidyalaya

Arrive Platform 1·underground17.85 km

First train: 06:11Last train: 23:16

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

53 min

Total time

stops

21.23 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
R.K. Puram	06:00	23:00	Towards Botanical Garden
Vishwavidyalaya	06:11	23:16	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

2.87 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.32 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~85 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹50

Bike

₹138

Auto

₹284

Cab

₹518

Estimates for 21.23 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

R.K. Puram

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Arrival station

Vishwavidyalaya

underground

University Road, Delhi University North Campus, Delhi 110007

Weekdays: 06:09 – 23:22(Sundays from 06:39)

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Key exits

University Road (DU North Campus main gate)· Delhi University main gate, Vice Chancellor office♿

Chhatra Marg· DU colleges cluster, Miranda House♿

Mall Road· Maurice Nagar, DU Sports complex♿

Vijay Nagar· Vijay Nagar student housing, Hudson Lane♿

First underground station on the Yellow Line going south. Gate 1 directly faces the DU main gate — most students use this exit.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMDrinking water