IIT Delhi to Rithala Delhi Metro Route
The Delhi Metro route from IIT Delhi to Rithala covers 21 stations in approximately 54 minutes. The fare is ₹54 with a token and ₹49 with a smart card. This route uses Magenta Line (Line 8) and Pink Line (Line 7) and Red Line (Line 1) with 2 interchanges: change at Majlis Park from Magenta Line (Line 8) to Pink Line (Line 7); change at Netaji Subhash Place from Pink Line (Line 7) to Red Line (Line 1). The total distance is 26.8 km. The first train from IIT Delhi leaves at about 5:34 AM (Magenta Line (Line 8) towards Deepali Chowk) and reaches Rithala around 6:28 AM. The last departure from IIT Delhi that still reaches Rithala is at about 10:43 PM; later trains leave IIT Delhi but miss the last connection.
Stations, fares and timings checked against official data as of March 2026. Source: DMRC. Timings can vary on weekends and holidays.
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Daily Commute Cost
| Trip | Token | Smart card |
|---|---|---|
| One way | ₹54 | ₹49 |
| Return (daily) | ₹108 | ₹98 |
| Monthly (22 working days) | ₹2,376 | ₹2,156 |
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How to travel from IIT Delhi to Rithala by Delhi Metro
The Delhi Metro route from IIT Delhi to Rithala covers 21 stations (26.8 km) with an estimated travel time of ~54 minutes. The fare is ₹54 with a token and ₹49 with a smart card.
This route requires 2 interchanges: change from Magenta Line (Line 8) to Pink Line (Line 7) at Majlis Park; change from Pink Line (Line 7) to Red Line (Line 1) at Netaji Subhash Place. Follow the interchange signs at the station to switch platforms.
The Delhi Metro operates daily from 5:00 AM – 11:20 PM. Trains run every 2–5 minutes during peak hours and every 5–10 minutes during off-peak hours. We recommend using a smart card for faster entry and a discount on fares.
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