How long does it take from AIIMS to Patel Chowk by metro?

The journey from AIIMS to Patel Chowk takes approximately 15 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 6.38 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from AIIMS to Patel Chowk?

The token fare from AIIMS to Patel Chowk is ₹30. With a smart card the fare is ₹27 (save ₹3). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹24.

Which platform at AIIMS for Patel Chowk?

At AIIMS, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Northbound → Samaypur Badli. Look for the electronic board showing "Samaypur Badli".

What is the last train from AIIMS to Patel Chowk?

The last train from AIIMS towards Samaypur Badli departs at 23:31 on weekdays. The last train from Patel Chowk back towards AIIMS departs at 23:35.

How many stops from AIIMS to Patel Chowk?

There are 6 stops between AIIMS and Patel Chowk on the Yellow Line. The stations are: AIIMS, INA, Jor Bagh, Lok Kalyan Marg, Udyog Bhawan, Central Secretariat, Patel Chowk.

AIIMS To Patel Chowk

ShortestShortest Route

AIIMS

Platform 1·underground·Yellow LineTowards Samaypur Badli

First train: 06:24Last train: 23:31Doors open: right

INA

pink interchange

+1.92 min

1.92 min · 0.78 km

Jor Bagh

+5 min

3.08 min · 1.42 km

Udyog Bhawan

+11.16 min

3.08 min · 1.42 km

Central Secretariat

violet interchange

+12.48 min

1.32 min · 0.45 km

Patel Chowk

Arrive Platform 1·underground6.38 km

First train: 06:28Last train: 23:35

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

15 min

Total time

stops

6.38 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
AIIMS	06:24	23:31	Towards Samaypur Badli
Patel Chowk	06:28	23:35	Towards AIIMS

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

₹30

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹27

Save ₹3 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹24

Save ₹6 per ride

Use your Delhi Metro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

0.86 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.40 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~26 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹30

Bike

₹48

Auto

₹106

Cab

₹190

Estimates for 6.38 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure station

AIIMS

underground

Weekdays: 06:24 – 23:38(Sundays from 06:54)

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Key exits

AIIMS Main Gate / Aurobindo Marg· AIIMS Hospital Gate 1, Safdarjung Hospital direction♿

AIIMS Trauma Centre / Ring Road· AIIMS Trauma Centre, Sri Aurobindo Marg south side♿

Ansari Nagar· AIIMS faculty quarters, Ansari Nagar market

AIIMS campus west gate· AIIMS PG hostel area, AIIMS Nursing College♿

Gate 1 is the primary exit for AIIMS OPD. Very crowded during daytime. Gate 2 for Trauma Centre emergencies.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMDrinking water

Arrival station

Patel Chowk

underground

Weekdays: 06:28 – 23:42(Sundays from 06:58)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Sansad Marg· Gole Market, Parliament Street♿

Patel Chowk junction· Ashoka Road, Krishi Bhawan direction♿

Tolstoy Marg· Tolstoy Marg offices, FICCI building

Pusa Road· Gole Dak Khana Post Office

Standard Yellow Line station. Both platforms visible from the concourse level — check the electronic destination board.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water