📍 Quick Answer:
Iit se Kalkaji Mandir tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 15 minutes lagte hain,
7 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹32 (Token) /
₹29 (Smart Card).
📍 Route Overview
The Iit to Kalkaji Mandir metro route is one of Delhi Metro's efficient connections, spanning 7.2 km in approximately 15 minutes. Commuters travel through 7 stations via the Magenta Line line. No train change is required for this journey.
आईआईटी से कालकाजी मंदिर — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Iit to Kalkaji Mandir by Delhi Metro is approximately 15 minutes, covering a distance of 7.2 km.
📍 Iit → Kalkaji Mandir Route Map
🗺️ Iit → Kalkaji Mandir — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Iit to Kalkaji Mandir is calculated based on the distance of 7.2 km as per the DMRC fare chart (w.e.f. August 2025).
| Ticket Type | Fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Token / QR Code | ₹32 | Buy at counter, token machine, or DMRC app |
| Smart Card | ₹29 | 10% discount on token fare |
| Smart Card Off-Peak | ₹23 | 20% off (off-peak hours) |
| Holiday / Sunday | ₹32 | 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
In short: Iit to Kalkaji Mandir takes about 15 minutes across 7 stations on Magenta Line, with a direct journey with no interchange, for a fare of ₹32.
🚇 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)
The Delhi Metro fare from Iit to Kalkaji Mandir is ₹32 for a token and ₹29 with a Smart Card (10% discount). The off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹23.
No — this is a direct route on the Magenta Line. No train change required.
The Delhi Metro route distance from Iit to Kalkaji Mandir is approximately 7.2 km.
Using a Smart Card for the Iit to Kalkaji Mandir journey saves ₹3 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹29 vs Token: ₹32.
The first Delhi Metro train from Iit towards Kalkaji Mandir departs at approximately 5:30 AM on the Magenta Line.
Yes. The Iit to Kalkaji Mandir route is direct — no interchange needed. You stay on the Magenta Line throughout.
Check the platform board at Iit for the train going towards Kalkaji Mandir. Platform Platform No. 2 heads towards Towards start (2). Platform Platform No. 1 heads towards Towards end (1).
The reverse journey from Kalkaji Mandir to Iit takes the same time (~15 min) and distance (7.2 km). The fare is also ₹32 (token) / ₹29 (Smart Card).
The Iit to Kalkaji Mandir route has no interchanges. It is a single-line journey on the Magenta Line.
The best time to travel from Iit to Kalkaji Mandir 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 Kalkaji Mandir as destination for the optimal route, station count, travel time, fare, and interchange details.
No. Delhi Metro does not run at midnight. The last train from Iit towards Kalkaji Mandir is at approximately 11:30 PM. For late-night travel, use pre-booked cabs or Delhi Night Bus.
Delhi Metro is one of the safest transit systems in India. The Iit to Kalkaji Mandir 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 Kalkaji Mandir 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 Kalkaji Mandir 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 Kalkaji Mandir journey.
The off-peak Smart Card fare from Iit to Kalkaji Mandir is ₹23. 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 ₹3 on the Iit to Kalkaji Mandir route (₹29 vs ₹32 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 Kalkaji Mandir. A Smart Card at ₹29 per trip is the most economical regular commuting option.
By taking Delhi Metro instead of a car, you save approximately 0.6 kg of CO₂ on the Iit to Kalkaji Mandir journey (7.2 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.
Smart Card passengers save ₹3 (10%) on the Iit to Kalkaji Mandir route. Token/QR fare is ₹32; Smart Card fare is ₹29. Recharge at any Delhi Metro station or via the DMRC app.
The Iit to Kalkaji Mandir route has no interchange. The Iit to Kalkaji Mandir route has no interchanges. It is a single-line journey on the Magenta Line.
Yes. On every train between Iit and Kalkaji Mandir, 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.
Travelling from Iit to Kalkaji Mandir, let passengers exit before boarding, queue on the marked platform lines, stand right on escalators, avoid loud calls or music, and offer priority seats to those who need them — especially useful advice if you're changing lines en route.
💡 Smart Travel Tips — Iit to Kalkaji Mandir
⏰ 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 15-minute journey.
Sunday mornings are the least crowded.
💳 Smart Card Saves Money
Token fare: ₹32 ·
Smart Card: ₹29 (10% off)
Monthly savings: ₹1276 for daily commuters.
Monthly savings: ₹1276 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 Kalkaji Mandir (7.2 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
0.1g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
per journey
0.9g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
per journey
0.8g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
vs Car
₹3
💳 Smart Card
savings/trip
savings/trip
🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 0.8g 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 ₹3 (10% discount) on every trip.
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