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

The journey from AIIMS to Rajiv Chowk takes approximately 17 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 7.62 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from AIIMS to Rajiv Chowk?

The token fare from AIIMS to Rajiv 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 Rajiv 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 Rajiv Chowk?

The last train from AIIMS towards Samaypur Badli departs at 23:31 on weekdays. The last train from Rajiv Chowk back towards AIIMS departs at 23:38.

How many stops from AIIMS to Rajiv Chowk?

There are 7 stops between AIIMS and Rajiv Chowk on the Yellow Line. The stations are: AIIMS, INA, Jor Bagh, Lok Kalyan Marg, Udyog Bhawan, Central Secretariat, Patel Chowk, Rajiv Chowk.

AIIMS To Rajiv 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

Central Secretariat

violet interchange

+12.48 min

1.32 min · 0.45 km

Patel Chowk

+14.6 min

2.12 min · 0.89 km

Rajiv Chowk

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground7.62 km

First train: 06:28Last train: 23:38

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

17 min

Total time

stops

7.62 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
AIIMS	06:24	23:31	Towards Samaypur Badli
Rajiv Chowk	06:28	23:38	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

1.03 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.47 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~30 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹30

Bike

₹56

Auto

₹122

Cab

₹218

Estimates for 7.62 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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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

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Arrival station

Rajiv Chowk

underground

Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001

Weekdays: 05:51 – 23:45(Sundays from 06:16)

Zone 1 · 7 entry points

Key exits

Connaught Place Inner Circle — Block F/G· Block F shops, Block G restaurants♿

Connaught Place Middle Circle — Radial Road 1· Central Park, Rajiv Chowk circle♿

Palika Bazar underground market / Janpath Road· Palika Bazar, Janpath market♿

Connaught Place Inner Circle — Block A/B· Block A offices, Nirula's♿

Busiest station in the network. On weekday evenings (5:30–8 PM) security queues form outside — arrive with extra time. Gate 3 for Palika Bazar and Janpath shopping. Gate 5 for Hanuman Mandir. Blue Line check destination board carefully at Platform 4.

Facilities

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