📍 Quick Answer:
Iit se Greater Kailash tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 10 minutes lagte hain,
5 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹21 (Token) /
₹19 (Smart Card).
📍 Route Overview
The Delhi Metro route from Iit to Greater Kailash covers approximately 4.8 km with a travel time of around 10 minutes. The journey passes through 5 stations on a single direct line — no interchange needed.
This route uses the Magenta Line line of the Delhi Metro network, connecting these two stations efficiently across Delhi NCR.
आईआईटी से ग्रेटर कैलाश — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Iit to Greater Kailash by Delhi Metro is approximately 10 minutes, covering a distance of 4.8 km.
📍 Iit → Greater Kailash Route Map
🗺️ Iit → Greater Kailash — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Iit to Greater Kailash is calculated based on the distance of 4.8 km as per the DMRC fare chart (w.e.f. August 2025).
| Ticket Type | Fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Token / QR Code | ₹21 | Buy at counter, token machine, or DMRC app |
| Smart Card | ₹19 | 10% discount on token fare |
| Smart Card Off-Peak | ₹15 | 20% off (off-peak hours) |
| Holiday / Sunday | ₹21 | 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 |
🚇 Metro Lines & Train Timings
💡 Travel Tips
- Check the direction board carefully at interchange stations.
- Women-only coaches are at the front of every Delhi Metro train.
- Download the official DMRC app for real-time train tracking and recharge.
- Token machines accept ₹10, ₹20, ₹50 and ₹100 notes and coins.
- Download the official DMRC app for real-time train tracking, recharge, and travel updates.
📋 Journey Summary
Iit to Greater Kailash at a glance: a direct journey with no interchange, 5 stations on Magenta Line, roughly 10 minutes, ₹21 fare.
🚇 Related Metro Lines
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
🎉 Direct Route — No Interchange Required!
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📍 Nearby Routes from Iit
🔍 Interactive Route Finder
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (25 questions)
There are 5 stations between Iit and Greater Kailash by Delhi Metro (including both the source and destination stations).
The Delhi Metro fare from Iit to Greater Kailash is ₹21 for a token and ₹19 with a Smart Card (10% discount). The off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹15.
No — this is a direct route on the Magenta Line. No train change required.
The Delhi Metro route distance from Iit to Greater Kailash is approximately 4.8 km.
Using a Smart Card for the Iit to Greater Kailash journey saves ₹2 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹19 vs Token: ₹21.
The first Delhi Metro train from Iit towards Greater Kailash departs at approximately 5:30 AM on the Magenta Line.
Yes. The Iit to Greater Kailash route is direct — no interchange needed. You stay on the Magenta Line throughout.
Check the platform board at Iit for the train going towards Greater Kailash. Platform Platform No. 2 heads towards Towards start (2). Platform Platform No. 1 heads towards Towards end (1).
The reverse journey from Greater Kailash to Iit takes the same time (~10 min) and distance (4.8 km). The fare is also ₹21 (token) / ₹19 (Smart Card).
The Iit to Greater Kailash route has no interchanges. It is a single-line journey on the Magenta Line.
The best time to travel from Iit to Greater Kailash is before 8:00 AM or after 8:30 PM on weekdays to avoid peak-hour crowds. Off-peak also gives a Smart Card discount.
Use the Delhi Metro Route Finder on this page: enter Iit as source and Greater Kailash as destination for the optimal route, station count, travel time, fare, and interchange details.
Delhi Metro allows luggage up to 25 kg or 60 cm × 45 cm × 25 cm free of charge on the Iit to Greater Kailash route. Oversized items may be restricted. All bags go through X-ray at entry.
Delhi Metro is one of the safest transit systems in India. The Iit to Greater Kailash route is covered by CISF security, CCTV at all stations, and dedicated women-only coaches on every train.
Yes. Every Delhi Metro train on the Iit to Greater Kailash route has at least one dedicated women-only coach at the front of the train, marked with a pink colour band.
Stations on the Iit to Greater Kailash route have lifts, ramps, tactile paths, and wheelchair assistance. Contact the Station Master for dedicated support.
The official DMRC app "Delhi Metro Rail" (Android and iOS) shows real-time schedules, platform numbers, and route maps for the Iit to Greater Kailash journey.
The off-peak Smart Card fare from Iit to Greater Kailash is ₹15. Off-peak hours are before 8:00 AM and after 8:00 PM on weekdays, and all day on Sundays and public holidays.
Yes. A Smart Card saves ₹2 on the Iit to Greater Kailash route (₹19 vs ₹21 token). Smart Cards also skip the token queue and offer off-peak discounts.
Bicycles are permitted on select routes during off-peak hours (before 8 AM and after 8 PM on weekdays, all day weekends) at no extra charge, subject to space availability.
Delhi Metro does not currently offer route-specific monthly passes for Iit to Greater Kailash. A Smart Card at ₹19 per trip is the most economical regular commuting option.
By taking Delhi Metro instead of a car, you save approximately 0.4 kg of CO₂ on the Iit to Greater Kailash journey (4.8 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.
The Iit to Greater Kailash route has no interchange. The Iit to Greater Kailash route has no interchanges. It is a single-line journey on the Magenta Line.
Yes. Buy a QR code ticket via the DMRC Momentum 2.0 app or WhatsApp chatbot for your Iit to Greater Kailash trip. Scan it at the AFC gate at Iit to enter, then scan again at Greater Kailash to exit — valid for one journey, usually within 130 minutes.
Yes. On every train between Iit and Greater Kailash, the first coach in the direction of travel is reserved for women, marked with pink signage. Men may travel in it only while accompanying a woman, child, or senior/differently-abled passenger.
💡 Smart Travel Tips — Iit to Greater Kailash
⏰ Best Time to Travel
Avoid 8–10 AM and 5:30–8:30 PM peak hours.
Travel before 8 AM or after 9 PM for a comfortable 10-minute journey.
Sunday mornings are the least crowded.
💳 Smart Card Saves Money
Token fare: ₹21 ·
Smart Card: ₹19 (10% off)
Monthly savings: ₹836 for daily commuters.
Monthly savings: ₹836 for daily commuters.
🚇 Platform Tips
Board from the front coaches at interchange stations — closest to exits.
Off-peak Smart Card gives extra 20% discount before 8 AM and after 8 PM.
🌙 Last Train Alert
Last metro from Iit:
11:30 PM
Miss it? Book Ola/Uber from station exit or use DMRC helpline 155370.
Miss it? Book Ola/Uber from station exit or use DMRC helpline 155370.
🌱 Environmental Impact — Why Take the Metro?
Taking the Delhi Metro from Iit to Greater Kailash (4.8 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
0.1g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
per journey
0.6g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
per journey
0.5g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
vs Car
₹2
💳 Smart Card
savings/trip
savings/trip
🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 0.5g CO₂ on this journey.
Delhi Metro's electric fleet runs on ~30% renewable energy, making it one of India's greenest transit systems.
· 💳 Use a Smart Card to save an additional ₹2 (10% discount) on every trip.
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Iit Metro Station (आईआईटी मेट्रो स्टेशन) Greater Kailash Metro Station (ग्रेटर कैलाश मेट्रो स्टेशन)