Route 980: Sarai Kale Khan ISBT to Qamruddin Nagar Terminal
Delhi bus Route 980 runs between Sarai Kale Khan ISBT and Qamruddin Nagar Terminal, calling at 48 stops over about 29 km. It is run by DTC and by cluster (DIMTS) operators. The fares recorded for this route are ₹5, ₹10 and ₹15. On the way it serves Sarai Kale Khan, Pragati Maidan, India Gate, Punjabi Bagh and Nangloi.
- Stops
- 48
- 51 on return
- Length
- 28.6 km
- approximate
- Fares
- ₹5 · ₹10 · ₹15
- by distance
- Patterns
- 4
- directions & variants
Where the 980 buses are now
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Route 980 stops
Every stop in order, as published in the official feed. Tap a stop for the other buses that call there and the buses approaching it now.
Towards Qamruddin Nagar Terminal
48 stops, in order
- 1Sarai Kale Khan ISBTstart
- 2Nizamuddin Road Bridge / CPWD Office
- 3Pragati Maidan Terminal / Purana Qila
- 4National Stadium
- 5High Court
- 6Art Gallery
- 7AkbarRoad
- 8Vigyan Bhawan
- 9Nirman Bhawan
- 10Udyog Bhawan
- 11Rail Bhawan Metro Station / Krishi Bhawan
- 12Red Cross Road
- 13Aakashwani Bhawan
- 14Kendriya Terminal (Pt. Pant Marg)
- 15Kendriya Terminal / Gurudwara Rakab Gunj
- 16Talkatora Road
- 17RML Hospital
- 18Talkatora Stadium
- 19Upper Ridge Road
- 20New Rajinder Nagar Post Office
- 21Shankar Road
- 22West Patel Nagar
- 23South Patel Nagar (Metro Station)
- 24Shadipur DTC Colony Metro Station
- 25Shadipur Depot
- 26Moti Nagar Industrial Area
- 27Karampura Terminal
- 28New Moti Nagar B Block
- 29Punjabi Bagh Terminal
- 30Maharaja Agrasen Hospital
- 31Shivaji Park
- 32SPM College
- 33Madipur Village
- 34Madipur JJ Colony
- 35Ordinance Depot
- 36Avtar Enclave / New Multan Nagar
- 37Multan Nagar
- 38Paschim Vihar Market
- 39Peera Garhi Chowk
- 40Peera Garhi Metro Station
- 41Udyog Nagar
- 42Inder Enclave
- 43Jwala Puri / Nangloi Depot
- 44Sultanpuri Crossing
- 45Nangloi
- 46Nangloi JJ Colony-III
- 47Nangloi JJ Colony Lokesh Cinema
- 48Qamruddin Nagar Terminalend
Towards ISBT Sarai Kale Khan
51 stops, in order
- 1Qamruddin Nagar Terminalstart
- 2Nangloi JJ Colony Lokesh Cinema
- 3Nangloi JJ Colony-III
- 4Nangloi Metro Station
- 5Sultan Puri Crossing
- 6Nangloi Bus Stand
- 7Inder Enclave
- 8Udyog Nagar
- 9Peera Garhi Metro Station
- 10Peera Garhi Chowk
- 11Paschim Vihar (Super Market)
- 12Multan Nagar
- 13New Multan Nagar
- 14Ordinance Depot
- 15Madipur JJ Colony
- 16Madipur Village
- 17SPM College
- 18Shivaji Park
- 19Maharaja Agrasen Hospital
- 20Punjabi Bagh Terminal
- 21New Moti Nagar B Block
- 22Karampura Terminal
- 23Moti Nagar Industrial Area
- 24Shadipur Depot
- 25Shadipur Metro Station
- 26West Patel Nagar
- 27South Patel Nagar (Metro Station)
- 28East Patel Nagar
- 29Shankar Road
- 30New Rajender Nagar
- 31Upper Ridge Road
- 32Talkatora Stadium
- 33RML Hospital
- 34Talkatora Road
- 35Gurudwara Rakab Gunj
- 36Kendriya Terminal (Pt. Pant Marg)
- 37NDPO
- 38Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
- 39Patel Chowk
- 40Aakashwani Bhawan
- 41Rail Bhawan Metro Station / Krishi Bhawan
- 42Udyog Bhawan
- 43Nirman Bhawan
- 44Vigyan Bhawan
- 45Akbar Road
- 46Baroda House
- 47National Stadium
- 48High Court
- 49Pragati Maidan (Bhairon Marg)
- 50Nizamuddin Road Bridge
- 51ISBT Sarai Kale Khanend
Places on the 980 route
Areas and landmarks this route serves, in the order the bus reaches them, with the stops that serve each. Each place links to every bus that goes there.
- 1Sarai Kale Khan ISBTSarai Kale Khan ISBT
- 2Pragati Maidan and Supreme CourtPragati Maidan Terminal / Purana Qila
- 3India GateNational Stadium
- 4Punjabi BaghPunjabi Bagh Terminal
- 5NangloiJwala Puri / Nangloi Depot · Nangloi · Nangloi JJ Colony-III
Metro stations on the way
Other patterns listed under 980
These run under the same number but may skip part of the route or run only at night. Codes are shown as the feed records them.
| Pattern | From → to | Stops | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|
| 980 | Qamruddin Nagar Terminal → Kendriya Terminal (Church Road) | 38 | Cluster |
| 980 | Kendriya Terminal (Church Road) → Qamruddin Nagar Terminal | 37 | Cluster |
Connecting buses at the ends of the route
Also at Sarai Kale Khan ISBT
Also at Qamruddin Nagar Terminal
Route 980: common questions
Where does Route 980 start and end?
Route 980 runs from Sarai Kale Khan ISBT to Qamruddin Nagar Terminal, and back from Qamruddin Nagar Terminal to ISBT Sarai Kale Khan.
How many stops does Route 980 have?
48 stops in the first direction and 51 on the way back, as listed in Delhi’s Open Transit Data feed.
What are the 980 bus timings?
Delhi’s official feed lists the stops of Route 980 but not a timetable, so no reliable first-bus, last-bus or frequency times are published for it. Most Delhi routes run from about 5 to 6:30 in the morning until about 9 to 11 at night. The live map on this page shows where 980 buses are right now.
Does 980 go to Pragati Maidan?
Yes. Route 980 stops at Pragati Maidan Terminal / Purana Qila, which serves Pragati Maidan and Supreme Court.
Does 980 go to India Gate?
Yes. Route 980 stops at National Stadium, which serves India Gate.
Which metro stations does 980 stop at?
Route 980 calls at Rail Bhawan Metro Station / Krishi Bhawan, South Patel Nagar (Metro Station), Shadipur DTC Colony Metro Station and Peera Garhi Metro Station, where you can change to the Delhi Metro.
What is the bus fare on Route 980?
The fares recorded for Route 980 are ₹5, ₹10 and ₹15. The conductor charges by how far you travel, so a short hop costs the lowest fare. Women and transgender residents of Delhi travel free with the Pink Saheli Smart Card.
Which operator runs Route 980?
Both DTC and cluster (DIMTS) buses run trips on Route 980. Fares and passes are the same on both.
Can I see where the 980 bus is right now?
Yes, when a bus on this route is broadcasting a position with its route attached. The map on this page shows those buses and refreshes every 20 seconds. Some buses report a position without a route, so an empty map does not always mean no bus is running.
Why are there several versions of 980?
The feed lists 2 other patterns under this number, such as short trips or night services, which can stop at a different set of stops. Check the variant’s own stop count before boarding.