Journey summary

Karkarduma to Janakpuri West

Line-by-line directions for this trip

Interchange routeWalking transfer journey

Travelling from Karkarduma to Janakpuri West on the Delhi Metro takes approximately 93 minutes covering 23 stations and 5 interchanges. The standard token fare is ₹64 (or ₹58 with a Smart Card).

Return journey

Travel Time

93 min

Standard Fare

₹64

Smart Card

₹58

Interchanges

Total Stations

Distance

32.7 km

First and last train times use reported Karkarduma timing data. Direction-wise timing can vary by line and destination.

Route plan

Start on Blue Line (Branch) towards Yamuna Bank from Karkarduma. Change 5 times before reaching Janakpuri West.

Useful for travellers willing to use an out-of-station transfer when it shortens the overall journey.

This route connects the area around Ambedkar Park with the area around Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Park.

Blue Line (Branch)Board for 4 stations

Towards Yamuna Bank

Karkarduma to Yamuna Bank

Change to Blue Line (Main) at Yamuna Bank

Blue Line (Main)Continue for 5 stations

Towards Dwarka Sector 21

Yamuna Bank to Rajiv Chowk

Change to Yellow Line at Rajiv Chowk

Yellow LineContinue for 1 station

Towards Samaypur Badli

Rajiv Chowk to New Delhi

Change to Airport Express Line at New Delhi

Airport Express LineContinue for 2 stations

Towards Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25

New Delhi to Dhaula Kuan

Walk 1200 m to Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus (15 min), then board Pink Line

Pink LineBoard for 4 stations

Towards Majlis Park

Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus to Rajouri Garden

Change to Blue Line (Main) at Rajouri Garden

Blue Line (Main)Continue for 5 stations

Towards Dwarka Sector 21

Rajouri Garden to Janakpuri West

Route at a glance

Calculated network summary

This summary is calculated for Karkarduma to Janakpuri Westfrom the ordered station and line graph used by the planner.

Journey type

Interchange route

Lines used

Blue Line (Branch) → Blue Line (Main) → Yellow Line → Airport Express Line → Pink Line

Network changes

5 interchanges

Interchange sequence: Yamuna Bank → Rajiv Chowk → New Delhi → Dhaula Kuan → Rajouri Garden.

Line and station naming reference: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation operational network map

Reference reviewed 9 August 2026. Fare and travel time remain planner estimates; check official live notices before travelling.

Route Timeline

Blue Line (Branch)Board for 4 stationsTowards Yamuna Bank

Karkarduma

Start journey on Blue Line (Branch) towards Yamuna Bank

Change to Blue Line (Main)

Blue Line (Main)Continue for 5 stationsTowards Dwarka Sector 21

Change to Yellow Line

Yellow LineContinue for 1 stationTowards Samaypur Badli

New Delhi

Change to Airport Express Line

Airport Express LineContinue for 2 stationsTowards Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25

Shivaji Stadium

Dhaula Kuan

Walk 1200 m to Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus (15 min), then board Pink Line

Pink LineBoard for 4 stationsTowards Majlis Park

Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus

Change to Blue Line (Main)

Blue Line (Main)Continue for 5 stationsTowards Dwarka Sector 21

Destination

Destination station

Janakpuri West

Blue Line (Main)Magenta Line

View station details

Parking

Recorded as available

ATM

Recorded as available

Toilet

Recorded as available

Lift

Recorded as available

Escalator

Recorded as available

Nearby places

Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Park, WEST MALL, Unity One Mall, Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education & Sports Sciences

Useful exits

Gate No. 3: District Centre and Auto Licensing Office
Gate No. 2: Shivaji Marg and Najafgarh Road
Gate No. 1: Vikaspuri

Accessibility information

Lift No.4: Near Gate No.1 of the Station; towards Vikas Puri
Gate No.2: Towards Unity One Mall

DMRC published reference; verify current gate and lift status on arrival.

Facilities reported along this route

Stations where our current data records selected passenger facilities. Confirm essential facilities before travel.

Parking

12 stations

Karkarduma Yamuna Bank Indraprastha New Delhi Dhaula Kuan Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus+6 more

ATM

16 stations

Karkarduma Preet Vihar Nirman Vihar Laxmi Nagar Supreme Court Mandi House+10 more

Toilet

23 stations

Karkarduma Preet Vihar Nirman Vihar Laxmi Nagar Yamuna Bank Indraprastha+17 more

Journey overview

This calculated journey covers approximately 32.7 km and 21 stops. The planner estimates 93 minutes of travel and a standard estimated fare of ₹64. It uses 6 line sections with 5 interchanges.

Route character

This route from Karkarduma to Janakpuri West crosses 6 line sections. It is most useful when you follow the interchange order below and check the terminal direction shown for each onward train before boarding.

Walking transfer journey: Useful for travellers willing to use an out-of-station transfer when it shortens the overall journey.

This route connects the area around Ambedkar Park with the area around Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Park.

This route's line signature is Blue Line (Branch) (Karkarduma to Yamuna Bank), Blue Line (Main) (Yamuna Bank to Rajiv Chowk), Yellow Line (Rajiv Chowk to New Delhi), Airport Express Line (New Delhi to Dhaula Kuan), Pink Line (Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus to Rajouri Garden), Blue Line (Main) (Rajouri Garden to Janakpuri West). The first stations in travel order are Karkarduma, Preet Vihar, Nirman Vihar, Laxmi Nagar, Yamuna Bank, Indraprastha, and more, which helps make this station pair distinct from other journeys using some of the same interchange hubs.

Line-by-line summary

Ride the Blue Line (Branch) from Karkarduma to Yamuna Bank towards Yamuna Bank. This section covers 4 stops.
Ride the Blue Line (Main) from Yamuna Bank to Rajiv Chowk towards Dwarka Sector 21. This section covers 5 stops.
Ride the Yellow Line from Rajiv Chowk to New Delhi towards Samaypur Badli. This section covers 1 stops.
Ride the Airport Express Line from New Delhi to Dhaula Kuan towards Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25. This section covers 2 stops.
Ride the Pink Line from Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus to Rajouri Garden towards Majlis Park. This section covers 4 stops.
Ride the Blue Line (Main) from Rajouri Garden to Janakpuri West towards Dwarka Sector 21. This section covers 5 stops.

Interchange guidance

Change lines inside Yamuna Bank. Follow signs for the next line and its displayed terminal direction; interchange walking time varies by platform.
Change lines inside Rajiv Chowk. Follow signs for the next line and its displayed terminal direction; interchange walking time varies by platform.
Change lines inside New Delhi. Follow signs for the next line and its displayed terminal direction; interchange walking time varies by platform.
Walk 1200 m from Dhaula Kuan to Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus; allow approximately 15 minutes for this out-of-station connection.
Change lines inside Rajouri Garden. Follow signs for the next line and its displayed terminal direction; interchange walking time varies by platform.

Origin and destination station details

Origin station

Leaving Karkarduma

Karkarduma is interchange station serving blue line (branch) and pink line.

Address / access area: Karkarduma Metro Station; access reference: Towards Karkardooma Village
Parking: Listed as available; confirm live access and vehicle rules.
Accessibility reference: 3 published accessible entry or gate references; verify live lift and gate status.
Station hours / first and last train: DMRC First/Last Train Time tool for this station pair and direction.

Nearby: Ambedkar Park, HOD Karkardooma - House Of Diagnostics, DDA Park, Aditya Mega Mall.

Full Karkarduma station guide Source reviewed 9 August 2026

Destination station

Arriving at Janakpuri West

Janakpuri West is interchange station serving blue line (main) and magenta line.

Address / access area: Janakpuri West Metro Station; access reference: Near Gate No.1 of the Station; towards Vikas Puri
Parking: Listed as available; confirm live access and vehicle rules.
Accessibility reference: 3 published accessible entry or gate references; verify live lift and gate status.
Station hours / first and last train: Published station hours: 5:28 AM to 12:06 AM.; DMRC First/Last Train Time tool for this station pair and direction.

Nearby: Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Park, WEST MALL, Unity One Mall, Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education & Sports Sciences.

Full Janakpuri West station guide Source reviewed 20 August 2026

Useful gate context

Karkarduma gates

Gate No.1: Towards Karkardooma Village | Gate No.2: Towards Parking, G.D Goenka School

Janakpuri West gates

Gate No. 3: District Centre and Auto Licensing Office | Gate No. 2: Shivaji Marg and Najafgarh Road

Stations on this route

These stations are listed in travel order using the same network data as the route calculation.

Fare and journey time are planning estimates. Platform numbers, live disruptions and gate availability can change, so confirm the line name and terminal direction on station displays before boarding.

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Fare Options

Estimated fare by payment type. Eligibility, operator rules and the final amount shown before payment take priority.

Calculate another Delhi Metro fare

Standard fare (QR ticket)

Standard estimated fare

Base

₹64

Smart card / NCMC fare

Estimated smart card fare

₹58

Discounted fare (off-peak / MJQRT)

Estimated fare where eligible

20% off

₹51.2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the metro route from Karkarduma to Janakpuri West?

The metro route from Karkarduma to Janakpuri West has 23 stations, 32.7 km approximate distance and 5 interchanges. Follow the station-by-station timeline for the complete route.

How much is the fare from Karkarduma to Janakpuri West?

The estimated standard fare for this route is ₹64.0. With a smart card or NCMC, the estimate is ₹58.0. The eligible off-peak/MJQRT estimate is ₹51.2. Operator eligibility rules and the final amount shown before payment take priority.

How long does it take from Karkarduma to Janakpuri West?

The estimated travel time is 93 minutes, including interchange time where applicable.

Which metro line should I board from Karkarduma?

Board the Blue Line (Branch) from Karkarduma towards Yamuna Bank.

Where do I change metro between Karkarduma and Janakpuri West?

You need to change metro at Yamuna Bank, Rajiv Chowk, New Delhi, Dhaula Kuan to Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus by walking, Rajouri Garden on this route.

How many stations are there from Karkarduma to Janakpuri West?

There are 23 stations on the route from Karkarduma to Janakpuri West, including the starting and destination stations. This means there are 21 metro stops between the two stations.

Which metro lines are used from Karkarduma to Janakpuri West?

This route uses Blue Line (Branch), Blue Line (Main), Yellow Line, Airport Express Line, Pink Line. Follow the route timeline to see where each line starts and where to change trains.

What are the stations between Karkarduma and Janakpuri West?

Stations on this route are Karkarduma, Preet Vihar, Nirman Vihar, Laxmi Nagar, Yamuna Bank, Indraprastha, Supreme Court, Mandi House, Barakhamba Road, Rajiv Chowk, New Delhi, Shivaji Stadium, Dhaula Kuan, Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus, Delhi Cantt., Naraina Vihar, Maya Puri, Rajouri Garden, Tagore Garden, Subhash Nagar, Tilak Nagar, Janakpuri East, Janakpuri West.

What kind of metro journey is Karkarduma to Janakpuri West?

Karkarduma to Janakpuri West is best described here as a walking transfer journey. Useful for travellers willing to use an out-of-station transfer when it shortens the overall journey.

Which gate can help when starting from Karkarduma?

Karkarduma currently has reported gate references such as Gate No.1 for Towards Karkardooma Village; Gate No.2 for Towards Parking, G.D Goenka School. Station signboards and live gate operations should be treated as the final reference on the day of travel.

What is reported near Janakpuri West after this journey?

Reported nearby places around Janakpuri West include Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Park, WEST MALL, Unity One Mall, Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education & Sports Sciences. Use the station exit and gate boards to match your final destination after arriving.