📍 Quick Answer:
New Delhi se Dhaula Kuan tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 13 minutes lagte hain,
3 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹32 (Token) /
₹29 (Smart Card).
📍 Route Overview
Travelling from New Delhi to Dhaula Kuan by Delhi Metro takes approximately 13 minutes covering 8.4 km across 3 stations. This is a direct route with no interchange required.
नई दिल्ली से ढौला कुआं — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
🎉 Direct Route — No Interchange Required!
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⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from New Delhi to Dhaula Kuan by Delhi Metro is approximately 13 minutes, covering a distance of 8.4 km.
📍 New Delhi → Dhaula Kuan Route Map
🗺️ New Delhi → Dhaula Kuan — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from New Delhi to Dhaula Kuan is calculated based on the distance of 8.4 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
- Smart Card balance can be checked at any yellow card reader inside the station.
- Eating and drinking inside metro premises is strictly prohibited.
- Disabled-friendly lifts and ramps are available at all interchange stations.
- Use the last coach to exit near the escalator at most stations.
- Download the official DMRC app for real-time train tracking, recharge, and travel updates.
🔍 Interactive Route Finder
Get step-by-step directions, platform numbers, fares, and interchange details using the full interactive finder.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (25 questions)
There are 3 stations between New Delhi and Dhaula Kuan by Delhi Metro (including both the source and destination stations).
The Delhi Metro journey from New Delhi to Dhaula Kuan takes approximately 13 minutes. This estimate does not include waiting time at interchange stations.
The Delhi Metro fare from New Delhi to Dhaula Kuan is ₹32 for a token and ₹29 with a Smart Card (10% discount). The off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹23.
The Delhi Metro route distance from New Delhi to Dhaula Kuan is approximately 8.4 km.
Using a Smart Card for the New Delhi to Dhaula Kuan journey saves ₹3 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹29 vs Token: ₹32.
The first Delhi Metro train from New Delhi towards Dhaula Kuan departs at approximately 4:45 AM on the Orange Line.
The last Delhi Metro train from New Delhi towards Dhaula Kuan is at approximately 11:30 PM on the Orange Line. Plan your journey accordingly.
Check the platform board at New Delhi for the train going towards Dhaula Kuan. Platform Platform No. 1 heads towards Towards start (1). Platform Platform No. 4 heads towards Towards end (4).
The reverse journey from Dhaula Kuan to New Delhi takes the same time (~13 min) and distance (8.4 km). The fare is also ₹32 (token) / ₹29 (Smart Card).
The New Delhi to Dhaula Kuan route has no interchanges. It is a single-line journey on the Orange Line.
The best time to travel from New Delhi to Dhaula Kuan 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 New Delhi as source and Dhaula Kuan 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 New Delhi towards Dhaula Kuan is at approximately 11:30 PM. For late-night travel, use pre-booked cabs or Delhi Night Bus.
Delhi Metro allows luggage up to 25 kg or 60 cm × 45 cm × 25 cm free of charge on the New Delhi to Dhaula Kuan 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 New Delhi to Dhaula Kuan 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 New Delhi to Dhaula Kuan route has at least one dedicated women-only coach at the front of the train, marked with a pink colour band.
Stations on the New Delhi to Dhaula Kuan 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 New Delhi to Dhaula Kuan journey.
The off-peak Smart Card fare from New Delhi to Dhaula Kuan 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 New Delhi to Dhaula Kuan 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 New Delhi to Dhaula Kuan. 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 0.7 kg of CO₂ on the New Delhi to Dhaula Kuan journey (8.4 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.
Smart Card passengers save ₹3 (10%) on the New Delhi to Dhaula Kuan route. Token/QR fare is ₹32; Smart Card fare is ₹29. Recharge at any Delhi Metro station or via the DMRC app.
The New Delhi to Dhaula Kuan route has no interchange. The New Delhi to Dhaula Kuan route has no interchanges. It is a single-line journey on the Orange Line.
💡 Smart Travel Tips — New Delhi to Dhaula Kuan
⏰ 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 13-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 New Delhi:
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 New Delhi to Dhaula Kuan (8.4 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
0.1g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
per journey
1g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
per journey
0.9g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
vs Car
₹3
💳 Smart Card
savings/trip
savings/trip
🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 0.9g 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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