How long does it take from Bata Chowk to Central Secretariat by metro?

The journey from Bata Chowk to Central Secretariat takes approximately 62 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 27.7 km across 23 stops.

What is the metro fare from Bata Chowk to Central Secretariat?

The token fare from Bata Chowk to Central Secretariat is ₹50. With a smart card the fare is ₹45 (save ₹5). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹40.

Which platform at Bata Chowk for Central Secretariat?

At Bata Chowk, board from Platform 1 (elevated station). The train runs towards Kashmere Gate. Look for the electronic board showing "Kashmere Gate".

What is the last train from Bata Chowk to Central Secretariat?

The last train from Bata Chowk towards Kashmere Gate departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Central Secretariat back towards Bata Chowk departs at 23:15.

How many stops from Bata Chowk to Central Secretariat?

There are 23 stops between Bata Chowk and Central Secretariat on the Violet Line. The stations are: Bata Chowk, Neelam Chowk Ajronda, Old Faridabad, Bad Kal Mor, Sector 28 Faridabad, Mewla Maharajpur, NHPC Chowk, Sarai, Badarpur Border, Tughlakabad, Mohan Estate, Sarita Vihar, Jasola Apollo, Harkesh Nagar Okhla, Govindpuri, Kalkaji Mandir, Nehru Place, Kailash Colony, Moolchand, Lajpat Nagar, Jangpura, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Khan Market, Central Secretariat.

Bata Chowk To Central Secretariat

ShortestShortest Route

Bata Chowk

Platform 1·elevated·Violet LineTowards Kashmere Gate

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

Neelam Chowk Ajronda

+1.46 min

1.46 min · 0.53 km

Old Faridabad

+4.89 min

3.43 min · 1.61 km

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

+54.54 min

2.23 min · 0.95 km

Khan Market

+57.37 min

2.83 min · 1.28 km

Central Secretariat

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground27.7 km

First train: 06:05Last train: 23:15

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

62 min

Total time

stops

27.7 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Bata Chowk	06:00	23:00	Towards Kashmere Gate
Central Secretariat	06:05	23:15	Towards Bata Chowk

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

₹50

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹45

Save ₹5 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹40

Save ₹10 per ride

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

Fare guide

Travel green

3.74 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.72 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~111 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹50

Bike

₹176

Auto

₹362

Cab

₹660

Estimates for 27.7 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

Bata Chowk

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Arrival station

Central Secretariat

underground

Rafi Marg, Central Secretariat, New Delhi 110011

Weekdays: 05:51 – 23:43(Sundays from 06:16)

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Key exits

Rafi Marg / Parliament Street· Sansad Marg, Rail Bhawan♿

South Block / Vijay Chowk· South Block PMO, Vijay Chowk♿

Shastri Bhawan / Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road· Shastri Bhawan, Ministry of Education♿

Rajpath (Kartavya Path)· India Gate, National War Memorial♿

Gate 4 (Rajpath/Kartavya Path) is the closest metro exit to India Gate — 10-min walk east along the path. Gate 2 for South Block and Vijay Chowk. Violet Line here connects you to Lajpat Nagar, Nehru Place and Faridabad.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMDrinking water