📍 Quick Answer:
Rk Puram se Central Secretariat tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 25 minutes lagte hain,
10 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹32 (Token) /
₹29 (Smart Card).
1 interchange hain is route par.
📍 Route Overview
Travelling from Rk Puram to Central Secretariat by Delhi Metro takes approximately 25 minutes covering 9.2 km across 10 stations. The route involves 1 interchange — details are shown in the step-by-step guide below.
आरके पुरम से सेंट्रल सेक्रेटेरिएट — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
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Hauz Khas
हौज़ खास MAG
Platform 3
✓ → Towards BOTANICAL GARDEN
🚉 Get Down Here
MAG
Platform 3✓ → Towards Towards BOTANICAL GARDEN
🚶 Walk ~5 min to next platform
🚆 Board Here
YEL
Platform 2✓ → Towards Towards SAMAYPUR BADLI
Seva Teerth (earlier Udyog Bhawan)
सेवा तीर्थ (पूर्व उद्योग भवन) YEL
Platform 2
✓ → Towards SAMAYPUR BADLI
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Rk Puram to Central Secretariat by Delhi Metro is approximately 25 minutes, covering a distance of 9.2 km.
This route requires 1 interchange. Please allow an additional 3–5 minutes per interchange for platform change and waiting time. Total estimated journey time including interchange: approximately 29 minutes.
📍 Rk Puram → Central Secretariat Route Map
🗺️ Rk Puram → Central Secretariat — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Rk Puram to Central Secretariat is calculated based on the distance of 9.2 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 |
🔄 Interchange Stations
You will need to change metro lines at the following interchange station 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
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)
The Delhi Metro route from Rk Puram to Central Secretariat is via the Magenta Line and Yellow Line. The journey covers 10 stations via the Magenta Line and Yellow Line. Use the interactive route finder above to get step-by-step directions.
There are 10 stations between Rk Puram and Central Secretariat by Delhi Metro (including both the source and destination stations).
The Delhi Metro journey from Rk Puram to Central Secretariat takes approximately 25 minutes. This estimate does not include waiting time at interchange stations.
The Delhi Metro fare from Rk Puram to Central Secretariat is ₹32 for a token and ₹29 with a Smart Card (10% discount). The off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹23.
Yes — you need to change trains at 1 interchange station. See the step-by-step route above.
Using a Smart Card for the Rk Puram to Central Secretariat journey saves ₹3 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹29 vs Token: ₹32.
The first Delhi Metro train from Rk Puram towards Central Secretariat departs at approximately 5:30 AM on the Magenta Line.
The last Delhi Metro train from Rk Puram towards Central Secretariat is at approximately 11:30 PM on the Magenta Line. Plan your journey accordingly.
No. The Rk Puram to Central Secretariat route requires 1 interchange. Follow the colour-coded signboards.
Check the platform board at Rk Puram for the train going towards Central Secretariat. Platform Platform No. 2 heads towards Towards start (2). Platform Platform No. 1 heads towards Towards end (1).
The Rk Puram to Central Secretariat route has 1 interchange. See the step-by-step section above for which stations to change at.
The best time to travel from Rk Puram to Central Secretariat 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 Rk Puram as source and Central Secretariat 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 Rk Puram towards Central Secretariat 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 Rk Puram to Central Secretariat 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 Rk Puram to Central Secretariat route is covered by CISF security, CCTV at all stations, and dedicated women-only coaches on every train.
Stations on the Rk Puram to Central Secretariat 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 Rk Puram to Central Secretariat journey.
The off-peak Smart Card fare from Rk Puram to Central Secretariat 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 Rk Puram to Central Secretariat 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 Rk Puram to Central Secretariat. 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 0.8 kg of CO₂ on the Rk Puram to Central Secretariat journey (9.2 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.
Smart Card passengers save ₹3 (10%) on the Rk Puram to Central Secretariat route. Token/QR fare is ₹32; Smart Card fare is ₹29. Recharge at any Delhi Metro station or via the DMRC app.
The Rk Puram to Central Secretariat route has 1 interchange. The Rk Puram to Central Secretariat route has 1 interchange. See the step-by-step section above for which stations to change at.
💡 Smart Travel Tips — Rk Puram to Central Secretariat
⏰ 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 25-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 Rk Puram:
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 Rk Puram to Central Secretariat (9.2 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
0.2g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
per journey
1.1g
🚗 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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