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

The journey from Barakhamba Road to Rajiv Chowk takes approximately 2 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 0.8 km across 1 stop.

What is the metro fare from Barakhamba Road to Rajiv Chowk?

The token fare from Barakhamba Road to Rajiv Chowk is ₹10. With a smart card the fare is ₹9 (save ₹1). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹8.

Which platform at Barakhamba Road for Rajiv Chowk?

At Barakhamba Road, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Dwarka Sector 21. Look for the electronic board showing "Dwarka Sector 21".

What is the last train from Barakhamba Road to Rajiv Chowk?

The last train from Barakhamba Road towards Dwarka Sector 21 departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Rajiv Chowk back towards Barakhamba Road departs at 23:30.

How many stops from Barakhamba Road to Rajiv Chowk?

There are 1 stop between Barakhamba Road and Rajiv Chowk on the Blue Line. The stations are: Barakhamba Road, Rajiv Chowk.

Barakhamba Road To Rajiv Chowk

ShortestShortest Route

Barakhamba Road

Platform 1·underground·Blue LineTowards Dwarka Sector 21

First train: 06:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Rajiv Chowk

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground0.8 km

First train: 05:51Last train: 23:30

Route on the map

1stops0changes

FromTo

Journey at a glance

2 min

Total time

stops

0.8 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Barakhamba Road	06:00	23:00	Towards Dwarka Sector 21
Rajiv Chowk	05:51	23:30	Towards Barakhamba Road

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

₹10

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹9

Save ₹1 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹8

Save ₹2 per ride

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

Fare guide

Travel green

0.11 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.05 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~3 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹10

Bike

₹14

Auto

₹40

Cab

₹68

Estimates for 0.8 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

Barakhamba Road

underground

Weekdays: 06:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 06:00)

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMDrinking water

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

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMFood courtShopsCustomer careDrinking water