Dhaula Kuan Shalimar Bagh Delhi Metro Route
⇄ Reverse Route
📍 Route Overview
The Delhi Metro route from Dhaula Kuan to Shalimar Bagh covers approximately 18.1 km with a travel time of around 44 minutes. The journey passes through 13 stations and requires 2 interchanges.
This route uses the Orange Line, Yellow Line, Pink Line lines of the Delhi Metro network, connecting these two stations efficiently across Delhi NCR.
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Dhaula Kuan to Shalimar Bagh by Delhi Metro is approximately 44 minutes, covering a distance of 18.1 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 52 minutes.
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Dhaula Kuan to Shalimar Bagh is calculated based on the distance of 18.1 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
- Avoid peak hours (8–10 AM and 5–8 PM) for a more comfortable commute.
- Recharge your Smart Card to get 10% discount on every trip.
- Stand to the right on escalators so others can walk past on the left.
- Keep your metro token or card ready before reaching the exit gates.
- 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 13 stations between Dhaula Kuan and Shalimar Bagh, including both the start and end stations.
The metro fare from Dhaula Kuan to Shalimar 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 Dhaula Kuan to Shalimar Bagh takes approximately 44 minutes. If you include interchange wait time, allow 52 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 Dhaula Kuan to Shalimar Bagh is approximately 18.1 km.
The first metro from Dhaula Kuan towards Shalimar 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 Dhaula Kuan to Shalimar Bagh (18.1 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
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