How long does it take from Botanical Garden to Guru Dronacharya by metro?

The journey from Botanical Garden to Guru Dronacharya takes approximately 69 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 29.37 km across 21 stops.

What is the metro fare from Botanical Garden to Guru Dronacharya?

The token fare from Botanical Garden to Guru Dronacharya 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 Botanical Garden for Guru Dronacharya?

At Botanical Garden, board from Platform 1 (elevated station). The train runs towards Krishna Park Extension. Look for the electronic board showing "Krishna Park Extension".

What is the last train from Botanical Garden to Guru Dronacharya?

The last train from Botanical Garden towards Krishna Park Extension departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Guru Dronacharya back towards Botanical Garden departs at 23:10.

How many stops from Botanical Garden to Guru Dronacharya?

There are 21 stops between Botanical Garden and Guru Dronacharya on the Magenta Line. The stations are: Botanical Garden, Okhla Bird Sanctuary, Kalindi Kunj, Jasola Vihar Shaheen Bagh, Okhla Vihar, Jamia Millia Islamia, Sukhdev Vihar, Okhla NSIC, Kalkaji Mandir, Nehru Enclave, Greater Kailash, Chirag Delhi, Panchsheel Park, Hauz Khas.

Botanical Garden To Guru Dronacharya

ShortestShortest Route

Botanical Garden

blue interchange

Platform 1·elevated·Magenta LineTowards Krishna Park Extension

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

Okhla Bird Sanctuary

+3.92 min

3.92 min · 1.88 km

Kalindi Kunj

+7.38 min

3.46 min · 1.63 km

Chirag Delhi

+29.61 min

2.32 min · 1 km

Panchsheel Park

+32.44 min

2.83 min · 1.28 km

Hauz Khas

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground15.74 km

First train: 06:00Last train: 23:10

interchange Hauz Khas — 5 min

Platform 3 · Yellow Line ·Platform 2 Towards Millennium City Centre

+5 min

Hauz Khas

magenta interchange

Platform 2·underground·Yellow LineTowards Millennium City Centre

First train: 06:20Last train: 23:38Doors open: right

Malviya Nagar

+3.54 min

3.54 min · 1.67 km

Saket

+5.84 min

2.3 min · 0.99 km

Ghitorni

+19.06 min

3.75 min · 1.79 km

Arjan Garh

+23.92 min

4.86 min · 2.4 km

Guru Dronacharya

Arrive Platform 2·elevated13.63 km

First train: 06:03Last train: 23:17

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

69 min

Total time

stops

29.37 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Botanical Garden	06:00	23:00	Towards Krishna Park Extension
Guru Dronacharya	06:03	23:17	Towards Botanical Garden

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

3.96 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.82 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~117 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹50

Bike

₹186

Auto

₹382

Cab

₹696

Estimates for 29.37 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Departure station

Botanical Garden

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMParkingDrinking water

Arrival station

Guru Dronacharya

elevated

Weekdays: 06:01 – 23:17(Sundays from 06:31)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Old Gurugram Road· Cyber Hub DLF (10-min walk), DLF Cyber City periphery♿

DLF Phase 2· DLF Phase 2 residential, Galleria Market direction♿

Sector 44 Gurugram· Sector 44 offices

Closest Yellow Line station to DLF Cyber Hub (10-min auto from Gate 1 or 20-min walk).

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water