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🚆 Delhi Metro: Rithala to Tughlakabad Station

The Delhi Metro journey from Rithala to Tughlakabad Station involves an interchange at Kalkaji Mandir — from the Red Line to the Violet Line. Total distance is 46 km with an estimated travel time of 91 minutes across 29 stations.

🛤️ Route Overview

This route on the Delhi Metro runs along the Red Line, with an interchange to the Violet Line at Kalkaji Mandir. Rithala station has been operational since 2004.

🗺️ Delhi Metro Map, Route and Ticket Price Guide

Use this Delhi Metro route map to plan the journey from Rithala to Tughlakabad Station. It includes the interchange, station-by-station route, travel time, distance and Delhi Metro ticket price in one place. If you are comparing a metro map, metro route map or metro fare before travelling, the route summary below provides the live journey data available for this corridor.

⏰ Operating Hours

🚇 First Train: 6:00 AM
🌙 Last Train: 11:00 PM
⏱️ Frequency: Every 5-15 minutes
⏳ Journey Time: ~91 minutes

💰 Fare Information

💵 Standard: INR 64
🎟️ Discounted: INR 58
💳 Smart Card: 10% off
* Discounts for seniors, students, etc.

🚉 Station-by-Station Guide

1

Rithala

Red Line
→ Next: rohini_west (2 min)
2

Rohini West

Red Line
→ Next: rohini_east (2 min)
3

Rohini East

Red Line
→ Next: madhuban_chowk_pitampura (1 min)
4

Madhuban Chowk (Pitampura)

Magenta Line
→ Next: deepali_chowk (2 min)
5

Deepali Chowk

Magenta Line
→ Next: krishna_park_extension (10 min)
6

Krishna Park Extension

Magenta Line
→ Next: janakpuri_west (11 min)
7

Janakpuri West

Blue Line
→ Next: dabri_mor_janakpuri_south (3 min)
8

Dabri Mor Janakpuri South

Magenta Line
→ Next: dashrath_puri (3 min)
9

Dashrath Puri

Magenta Line
→ Next: palam (2 min)
10

Palam

Magenta Line
→ Next: sadar_bazar_cantonment (6 min)
11

Sadar Bazar Cantonment

Magenta Line
→ Next: terminal_1_igi_airport (3 min)
12

Terminal 1-IGI Airport

Magenta Line
→ Next: shankar_vihar (3 min)
13

Shankar Vihar

Magenta Line
→ Next: vasant_vihar (4 min)
14

Vasant Vihar

Magenta Line
→ Next: munirka (2 min)
15

Munirka

Magenta Line
→ Next: rk_puram (2 min)
16

R K Puram

Magenta Line
→ Next: iit (1 min)
17

IIT

Magenta Line
→ Next: hauz_khas (3 min)
18

Hauz Khas

Magenta Line
→ Next: panchsheel_park (2 min)
19

Panchsheel Park

Magenta Line
→ Next: chirag_delhi (1 min)
20

Chirag Delhi

Magenta Line
→ Next: greater_kailash (1 min)
21

Greater Kailash

Magenta Line
→ Next: nehru_enclave (2 min)
22

Nehru Enclave

Magenta Line
→ Next: kalkaji_mandir (1 min)
23

Kalkaji Mandir

Magenta Line
🏁 Terminal Station
24

Kalkaji Mandir

Violet Line
→ Next: govind_puri (1 min)
25

Govind Puri

Violet Line
→ Next: harkesh_nagar_okhla (2 min)
26

Harkesh Nagar Okhla

Violet Line
→ Next: jasola_apollo (1 min)
27

Jasola Apollo

Violet Line
→ Next: sarita_vihar (2 min)
28

Sarita Vihar

Violet Line
→ Next: mohan_estate (2 min)
29

Mohan Estate

Violet Line
→ Next: tughlakabad_station (3 min)
30

Tughlakabad Station

Violet Line
🏁 Terminal Station

📍 Detailed Journey Breakdown

1

Rithala → Rohini West

📏 Distance: 1.05 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
2

Rohini West → Rohini East

📏 Distance: 1.29 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
3

Rohini East → Madhuban Chowk Pitampura

📏 Distance: 0.64 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
4

Madhuban Chowk (Pitampura) → Deepali Chowk

📏 Distance: 1.30 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
5

Deepali Chowk → Krishna Park Extension

📏 Distance: 5.39 km
⏱️ Time: 10 min
6

Krishna Park Extension → Janakpuri West

📏 Distance: 5.57 km
⏱️ Time: 11 min
7

Janakpuri West → Dabri Mor Janakpuri South

📏 Distance: 1.58 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
8

Dabri Mor Janakpuri South → Dashrath Puri

📏 Distance: 1.51 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
9

Dashrath Puri → Palam

📏 Distance: 1.48 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
10

Palam → Sadar Bazar Cantonment

📏 Distance: 3.07 km
⏱️ Time: 6 min
11

Sadar Bazar Cantonment → Terminal 1 Igi Airport

📏 Distance: 1.70 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
12

Terminal 1-IGI Airport → Shankar Vihar

📏 Distance: 1.82 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
13

Shankar Vihar → Vasant Vihar

📏 Distance: 2.05 km
⏱️ Time: 4 min
14

Vasant Vihar → Munirka

📏 Distance: 1.27 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
15

Munirka → Rk Puram

📏 Distance: 1.38 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
16

R K Puram → Iit

📏 Distance: 0.69 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
17

IIT → Hauz Khas

📏 Distance: 1.51 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
18

Hauz Khas → Panchsheel Park

📏 Distance: 1.40 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
19

Panchsheel Park → Chirag Delhi

📏 Distance: 0.88 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
20

Chirag Delhi → Greater Kailash

📏 Distance: 0.87 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
21

Greater Kailash → Nehru Enclave

📏 Distance: 1.34 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
22

Nehru Enclave → Kalkaji Mandir

📏 Distance: 0.88 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
24

Kalkaji Mandir → Govind Puri

📏 Distance: 0.75 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
🔄 Transfer: Violet Line
25

Govind Puri → Harkesh Nagar Okhla

📏 Distance: 1.06 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
26

Harkesh Nagar Okhla → Jasola Apollo

📏 Distance: 0.97 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
27

Jasola Apollo → Sarita Vihar

📏 Distance: 1.15 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
28

Sarita Vihar → Mohan Estate

📏 Distance: 1.20 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
29

Mohan Estate → Tughlakabad Station

📏 Distance: 1.93 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min

🏢 Station Facilities

🚉

Rithala

Available facilities:
Parking ATMs Toilets
🚉

Rohini West

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Rohini East

Available facilities:
ATMs
🚉

Janakpuri West

Available facilities:
Parking Elevators ATMs Toilets
🚉

Dashrath Puri

Available facilities:
Elevators
🚉

Palam

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Sadar Bazar Cantonment

Available facilities:
ATMs
🚉

Terminal 1-IGI Airport

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Shankar Vihar

Available facilities:
None
🚉

Vasant Vihar

Available facilities:
Toilets ATMs
🚉

Munirka

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

R K Puram

Available facilities:
ATMs Toilets
🚉

Hauz Khas

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Panchsheel Park

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Chirag Delhi

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Greater Kailash

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Nehru Enclave

Available facilities:
Toilets ATMs
🚉

Kalkaji Mandir

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Kalkaji Mandir

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Govind Puri

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Harkesh Nagar Okhla

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Jasola Apollo

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Sarita Vihar

Available facilities:
Parking ATMs
🚉

Mohan Estate

Available facilities:
Toilets

💡 Travel Tips

  • Arrive at least 5 minutes before the scheduled departure time
  • Check for any service advisories before traveling
  • Consider purchasing a smart card for faster boarding and discounts
  • During peak hours (8-10 AM and 5-7 PM), trains may be more crowded

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Route & Timing

Q: How many stops are there from Rithala to Tughlakabad Station on the Delhi Metro?
A: There are 29 stations on this route, covering 46 km. You need to change trains at Kalkaji Mandir.

Q: What is the first and last Delhi Metro from Rithala?
A: The first metro from Rithala departs at 6:00 AM and the last train is at 11:00 PM. Timings may vary — check the official metro app.

Q: How long does it take from Rithala to Tughlakabad Station by Delhi Metro?
A: The journey takes approximately 91 minutes under normal conditions, covering 46 km across 29 stations.

Fare & Tickets

Q: What is the Delhi Metro fare from Rithala to Tughlakabad Station?
A: The standard token fare is INR 64. With a smart card, you pay INR 58 (10% discount applied automatically).

Q: Is there a discount on Delhi Metro tickets?
A: Yes. Smart card holders get a flat 10% discount on all fares. The fare from Rithala to Tughlakabad Station drops from INR 64 to INR 58.

Station Facilities

Q: What facilities are available at Rithala metro station?
A: Rithala is equipped with: Parking, ATMs, Toilets. The station has been operational since 2004.

Q: What facilities are available at Tughlakabad Station metro station?
A: Tughlakabad Station has standard metro facilities.

🏁 Conclusion

The Delhi Metro route from Rithala to Tughlakabad Station is a 46 km, 91-minute journey with one interchange at Kalkaji Mandir. At INR 64 (or INR 58 with smart card), it is one of the most affordable and reliable ways to travel across Delhi.

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