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

The journey from Botanical Garden to INA takes approximately 41 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 16.73 km across 12 stops.

What is the metro fare from Botanical Garden to INA?

The token fare from Botanical Garden to INA is ₹40. With a smart card the fare is ₹36 (save ₹4). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹32.

Which platform at Botanical Garden for INA?

At Botanical Garden, board from Platform 1 (elevated station). The train runs towards Dwarka Sector 21. Look for the electronic board showing "Dwarka Sector 21".

What is the last train from Botanical Garden to INA?

The last train from Botanical Garden towards Dwarka Sector 21 departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from INA back towards Botanical Garden departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Botanical Garden to INA?

There are 12 stops between Botanical Garden and INA on the Blue Line. The stations are: Botanical Garden, Noida Sector 18, Noida Sector 16, Noida Sector 15, New Ashok Nagar, Mayur Vihar Extension, Mayur Vihar Phase I.

Botanical Garden To INA

ShortestShortest Route

Botanical Garden

magenta interchange

Platform 1·elevated·Blue LineTowards Dwarka Sector 21

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

Noida Sector 18

+2.45 min

2.45 min · 1.07 km

Noida Sector 16

+4.88 min

2.43 min · 1.06 km

New Ashok Nagar

+9.37 min

2.17 min · 0.92 km

Mayur Vihar Extension

+11.4 min

2.03 min · 0.84 km

Mayur Vihar Phase I

pink interchange

Arrive Platform 1·elevated6.28 km

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

interchange Mayur Vihar Phase I — 5 min

Platform 1 · Pink Line ·Platform 1 Towards Yamuna Vihar

+5 min

Mayur Vihar Phase I

blue interchange

Platform 1·elevated·Pink LineTowards Yamuna Vihar

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

Hazrat Nizamuddin

+6.86 min

6.86 min · 3.5 km

Ashram

+11.11 min

4.25 min · 2.06 km

Lajpat Nagar

violet interchange

+16.17 min

2.34 min · 1.01 km

South Extension

+19.07 min

2.9 min · 1.32 km

INA

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground10.45 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

41 min

Total time

stops

16.73 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Botanical Garden	06:00	23:00	Towards Dwarka Sector 21
INA	05:51	23:10	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

₹40

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹36

Save ₹4 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹32

Save ₹8 per ride

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

Fare guide

Travel green

2.26 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.04 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~67 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹110

Auto

₹230

Cab

₹418

Estimates for 16.73 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

Botanical Garden

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMParkingDrinking water

Arrival station

INA

underground

Sri Aurobindo Marg, INA Colony, New Delhi 110023

Weekdays: 05:51 – 23:40(Sundays from 06:16)

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Key exits

INA Market· INA Market (wholesale & retail), Africa Avenue♿

Dilli Haat entrance· Dilli Haat crafts bazaar, INA bus stop♿

Sri Aurobindo Marg (east side)· AIIMS campus periphery, Safdarjung hospital direction♿

INA Colony residential· INA Colony flats, Defence Colony direction

Gate 2 opens directly in front of Dilli Haat — no road crossing needed. Gate 1 for INA Market's meat, fish and vegetable sections.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMDrinking water