Airport T3 Karol Bagh Delhi Metro Route
⇄ Reverse Route
📍 Route Overview
Travelling from Airport T3 to Karol Bagh by Delhi Metro takes approximately 45 minutes covering 20.7 km across 9 stations. The route involves 2 interchanges — details are shown in the step-by-step guide below.
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Airport T3 to Karol Bagh by Delhi Metro is approximately 45 minutes, covering a distance of 20.7 km.
This route requires 2 interchanges. Please allow an additional 3–5 minutes per interchange for platform change and waiting time. Total estimated journey time including interchange: approximately 53 minutes.
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Airport T3 to Karol Bagh is calculated based on the distance of 20.7 km as per the DMRC fare chart (w.e.f. August 2025).
| Ticket Type | Fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Token / QR Code | ₹43 | Buy at counter, token machine, or DMRC app |
| Smart Card | ₹39 | 10% discount on token fare |
| Smart Card Off-Peak | ₹31 | 20% off (off-peak hours) |
| Holiday / Sunday | ₹43 | Same as token fare |
| Tourist Card (1 Day) | ₹200 | Unlimited rides — valid from first trip |
| Tourist Card (3 Days) | ₹500 | Unlimited rides for 3 consecutive days |
| Children (under 3 yrs) | Free | Must be accompanied by adult |
| ⚠️ Ticketless Penalty | ₹250 | Always carry a valid ticket |
🔄 Interchange Stations
You will need to change metro lines at the following 2 interchange stations on this journey:
🚇 Metro Lines & Train Timings
💡 Travel Tips
- Trains run every 2–4 minutes during peak hours on major lines.
- DMRC prepaid auto counters inside stations offer fair, fixed-rate rides.
- Keep luggage to carry-on size — bags over 60 cm are chargeable.
- Lost property can be reported at the nearest station master office.
- At interchange stations, follow colour-coded signboards to find your next platform quickly.
- Download the official DMRC app for real-time train tracking, recharge, and travel updates.
🔍 Interactive Route Finder
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
There are 9 stations between Airport T3 and Karol Bagh, including both the start and end stations.
The metro fare from Airport T3 to Karol Bagh is ₹43 for a Token/QR Code ticket and ₹39 with a Smart Card (10% discount). Off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹31.
The metro journey from Airport T3 to Karol Bagh takes approximately 45 minutes. If you include interchange wait time, allow 53 minutes total.
Yes — you need to change trains 2 times on this route. The step-by-step route above shows exactly where to change.
The metro route distance from Airport T3 to Karol Bagh is approximately 20.7 km.
The first metro from Airport T3 towards Karol Bagh departs at approximately 4:45 AM and the last train is at 11:30 PM. Trains run every 10-20 minutes during peak hours.
🌱 Environmental Impact — Why Take the Metro?
Taking the Delhi Metro from Airport T3 to Karol Bagh (20.7 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
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