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Delhi Metro connects Lal Quila and RK Puram with 3 route options, covering approximately 16.86 km. A token fare is ₹43, while smart card users pay ₹39. Trains run from 06:03 AM to 11:02 PM, about every 5–7 minutes.
Via Central Secretariat and Hauz Khas: 2 Interchanges · 47 minutes · ₹43
Via Kalkaji Mandir: 1 Interchange · 57 minutes · ₹54
Via Mandi House, Rajiv Chowk and Hauz Khas: 3 Interchanges · 56 minutes · ₹43
See every station between Lal Quila and RK Puram in order. Tap any station marker to open its details page.
Find the correct entry and exit gates for your journey.
4 Gates Available
Gate 1
Towards Netaji Subhash Marg, Gauri Shankar Mandir
Gate 2
Towards Old Lajpat Rai Market
Gate 3
Towards Netaji Subhash Marg, Yamuna Bazar
Gate 4
Towards Red Fort
5 Gates Available
Gate 1
Towards Entry/exit For R .k.puram Sec. 3, & R K Khanna Tennis Statdium
Gate 2
Towards Entry/exit For R .k.puram Sec. 3, & R K Khanna Tennis Statdium
Gate 3
Towards Entry/exit For DDA Sports Complex Ground
Gate 4
Towards Entry/exit For Rose Garden & IIT
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3 routes are available from Lal Quila to RK Puram on Delhi Metro:
via Violet Line and Yellow Line and Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden)
Steps below describe the Via Central Secretariat and Hauz Khas route (2 interchanges, 47 minutes). For other options, see the Route Overview tabs above.
Lal Quila, Jama Masjid, Delhi Gate, ITO, Mandi House, Janpath, Central Secretariat, Seva Teerth (Udyog Bhawan)), Lok Kalyan Marg, Jor Bagh, Dilli Haat INA, AIIMS, Green Park, Hauz Khas, IIT Delhi, RK Puram
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Gate 5
Towards Entry/exit For IIT Hostel, Ber Sarai, Central Soil & Material Research Station, Institute Of Secritariat Training, Management
via Violet Line and Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden)
via Violet Line and Blue Main Line (Dwarka - Noida) and Yellow Line and Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden)
Trains run daily from 06:03 AM to 11:02 PM, every 5–7 minutes.
Gate 1: Entry/exit For R .k.puram Sec. 3, & R K Khanna Tennis Statdium Gate 2: Entry/exit For R .k.puram Sec. 3, & R K Khanna Tennis Statdium Gate 3: Entry/exit For DDA Sports Complex Ground Gate 4: Entry/exit For Rose Garden & IIT Gate 5: Entry/exit For IIT Hostel, Ber Sarai, Central Soil & Material Research Station, Institute Of Secritariat Training, Management
Return Journey
To return to Lal Quila, take the reverse route from RK Puram. Travel time and fare remain the same (₹43).
Common questions about the Lal Quila to RK Puram metro route: travel time, fare, station sequence, and interchanges.
The Delhi Metro metro journey from Lal Quila to RK Puram takes approximately 47 minutes, covering 16.86 km. The route covers 16 stations in total.
Travelling from Lal Quila to RK Puram on Delhi Metro involves 3 lines: Violet Line and Yellow Line and Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden). You need to change from Violet Line to Yellow Line at Central Secretariat; then change from Yellow Line to Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden) at Hauz Khas.
No, Lal Quila to RK Puram requires 2 interchanges. Board the Violet Line from Lal Quila, then change to the Yellow Line at Central Secretariat to reach RK Puram.
The metro distance between Lal Quila and RK Puram on Delhi Metro is 16.86 km, covered in approximately 47 minutes.
The Lal Quila to RK Puram metro route on Delhi Metro covers 16 stations in total (including origin and destination), with 14 intermediate stops.
The Lal Quila to RK Puram metro route on Delhi Metro covers 16 stations. Here they are in order:
Yes, this route has 2 interchanges. You need to change from Violet Line to Yellow Line at Central Secretariat; then change from Yellow Line to Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden) at Hauz Khas.
The metro fare from Lal Quila to RK Puram on Delhi Metro is ₹43 for a single-journey token and ₹39 with a Metro Smart Card.
On Delhi Metro, the first train from Lal Quila towards RK Puram is at 06:03 AM and the last train is at 11:02 PM. Services run daily between 06:03 AM and 11:02 PM.
Trains on Delhi Metro run every 5–7 minutes between Lal Quila and RK Puram. Services are available from 06:03 AM to 11:02 PM.
At Lal Quila, board from Platform 1 towards Raja Nahar Singh (Ballabhgarh) on Delhi Metro.
The Delhi Metro helpline number is 155370. Contact for route information, lost property, or passenger assistance.