How long does it take from Bata Chowk to Lok Kalyan Marg by metro?

The journey from Bata Chowk to Lok Kalyan Marg takes approximately 71 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 27.32 km across 23 stops.

What is the metro fare from Bata Chowk to Lok Kalyan Marg?

The token fare from Bata Chowk to Lok Kalyan Marg 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 Lok Kalyan Marg?

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 Lok Kalyan Marg?

The last train from Bata Chowk towards Kashmere Gate departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Lok Kalyan Marg back towards Bata Chowk departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Bata Chowk to Lok Kalyan Marg?

There are 23 stops between Bata Chowk and Lok Kalyan Marg 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.

Bata Chowk To Lok Kalyan Marg

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

Kailash Colony

+44.29 min

2.45 min · 1.07 km

Moolchand

+47.06 min

2.77 min · 1.25 km

Lajpat Nagar

pink interchange

Arrive Platform 1·elevated21.82 km

First train: 06:00Last train: 23:00

interchange Lajpat Nagar — 5 min

Platform 1 · Pink Line ·Platform 1 Towards Yamuna Vihar

+5 min

Lajpat Nagar

violet interchange

Platform 1·elevated·Pink LineTowards Yamuna Vihar

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

South Extension

+2.9 min

2.9 min · 1.32 km

INA

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground2.66 km

First train: 05:51Last train: 23:10

interchange INA — 5 min

Platform 3 · Yellow Line ·Platform 1 Towards Samaypur Badli

+5 min

INA

pink interchange

Platform 1·underground·Yellow LineTowards Samaypur Badli

First train: 06:29Last train: 23:33Doors open: right

Jor Bagh

+3.08 min

3.08 min · 1.42 km

Lok Kalyan Marg

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.84 km

First train: 06:31Last train: 23:36

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

71 min

Total time

stops

27.32 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Bata Chowk	06:00	23:00	Towards Kashmere Gate
Lok Kalyan Marg	06:31	23:36	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

3.69 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.69 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~109 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹50

Bike

₹174

Auto

₹358

Cab

₹652

Estimates for 27.32 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

Lok Kalyan Marg

underground

Weekdays: 06:31 – 23:43(Sundays from 07:01)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Race Course Road· Prime Minister's residence area, Motilal Nehru Marg♿

Safdarjung Road· Safdarjung Airport direction, Teen Murti Bhawan♿

Shanti Path· Embassy Row Chanakyapuri direction

Near PM residence zone — security checks common at gates. Gate 2 for Teen Murti Bhawan (Nehru Memorial).

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water