R.K. Puram Metro Station
Magenta Line · South Delhi, Delhi
About R.K. Puram metro station
R.K. Puram is an underground stop on the Magenta Line, part of the Phase III section that became fully operational on 29 May 2018. It lies between Munirka and IIT on the section that runs from Krishna Park Extension to Botanical Garden.
DMRC’s description lists five entry and exit points and the places they connect: R.K. Puram Sectors 2 and 3, Jia Sarai, Ber Sarai, the IIT hostels, the Institute of Secretariat Training and Management, the Central Soil and Materials Research Station, the Rose Garden, Africa Avenue, the DDA sports complex ground and Gamal Abdel Nasser Marg. That is a wide spread for one station, and the gate you choose matters: Gates 1 and 2 face R.K. Puram Sector 3 and the R K Khanna Tennis Stadium, Gate 3 the DDA ground, Gate 4 the Rose Garden and IIT, and Gate 5 the IIT hostels and Ber Sarai.
First and last metro at R.K. Puram
Departure times from this station on a weekday, as DMRC’s journey planner gives them (checked on Tuesday 20 October 2026; the planner takes no date). DMRC does not publish separate Saturday, Sunday or holiday times for each station, and on special days it announces changes in advance. A last train after midnight belongs to the previous evening’s service. “Not published” means DMRC’s own answer was inconsistent (arrival before departure), so we leave it out.
How often trains run at R.K. Puram
| Section | Weekday peak | Weekday off-peak | Saturday peak | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magenta Botanical Garden – Krishna Park Extension | 5 min 20 s | 6 min 05 s | 5 min 48 s | 6 min 25 s |
Average interval between trains published by DMRC for each section (as on 31.08.2026). Peak hours are 08:00–12:00 and 17:00–21:00, the hours outside DMRC’s off-peak definition. Rapid Metro Gurugram figures come from its own page (peak 08:00–11:00 and 16:00–20:00 on weekdays; Sunday is one flat interval).
Next stations from R.K. Puram
Running time to the adjoining station from DMRC’s journey planner, including the stop. On the Rapid Metro the Phase 2 – Phase 3 loop runs one way only (Phase 2 → Belvedere Towers → Cyber City → Moulsari Avenue → Phase 3 → Phase 2).
Interchanges and connections
- Indian Railways: Safdarjung Railway Station (5.7 km, about 35 min on foot), as listed by DMRC.
- Buses: DTC Bus Stand (0.05 km, about 1 min on foot), as listed by DMRC.
Station facilities
DMRC labels: Divyang Friendly Station and Lift/Escalator Available.
As listed on the DMRC station page; a facility missing here may still exist.
Gates and platforms at R.K. Puram
| Gate | Leads to | Divyang friendly |
|---|---|---|
| Gate No. 5 | ENTRY/EXIT FOR IIT HOSTEL,BER SARAI,CENTRAL SOIL & MATERIAL RESEARCH STATION,INSTITUTE OF SECRITARIAT TRAINING AND MANAGEMENT | Yes |
| Gate No. 4 | ENTRY/EXIT FOR ROSE GARDEN & IIT | — |
| Gate No. 3 | ENTRY/EXIT FOR DDA SPORTS COMPLEX GROUND | Yes |
| Gate No. 2 | ENTRY/EXIT FOR R .K.PURAM SEC. 3, & R K KHANNA TENNIS STATDIUM | Yes |
| Gate No. 1 | ENTRY/EXIT FOR R .K.PURAM SEC. 3, & R K KHANNA TENNIS STATDIUM | Yes |
Platforms
| Platform | Trains towards |
|---|---|
| Platform No. 2 | Janakpuri West or Krishna Park Extension |
| Platform No. 1 | Botanical Garden |
Gates, their surroundings and platforms as DMRC lists them on the station page.
Parking at R.K. Puram
| Parking | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Not Available | — |
Parking sites and capacities listed by DMRC (some are run by other agencies); rates are not published on the station page.
Fare from R.K. Puram
A single journey to Rajiv Chowk (Connaught Place) costs ₹43 from Monday to Saturday and ₹32 on Sundays and national holidays, according to DMRC’s journey planner (route on the Magenta Line and Yellow Line). The planner gives about 33 minutes for the journey. Fares go by distance in six slabs; a smart card or an NCMC card is cheaper than a QR ticket or token. See Metro fares for every slab and discount.
What is near R.K. Puram metro station
A DTC bus stand is just 0.05 km from the station by DMRC’s measure. The monuments DMRC lists are further out: the Gumbad in Sector 5 is 1.7 km away (about 15 minutes), the Ayyappa Temple 1.3 km, Deer Park 1.5 km and the Katwaria Sarai Gumbad 2 km. Bhikaji Cama Place fire station is 2.8 km away and the AIIMS Trauma Centre 4.5 km, so for most people the station is used for the colonies, institutes and IIT campus that its five gates face.
Places DMRC lists near the station
| Place | Type | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gumbad, Sector 5 | Tourist Place | 1.7 km | 15 min |
| Ayyapa Temple | Tourist Place | 1.3 km | — |
| Deer Park | Tourist Place | 1.5 km | — |
| Katwaria Sarai Gumbad | Tourist Place | 2 km | — |