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

The journey from Botanical Garden to Qutab Minar takes approximately 50 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 20.06 km across 16 stops.

What is the metro fare from Botanical Garden to Qutab Minar?

The token fare from Botanical Garden to Qutab Minar 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 Qutab Minar?

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 Qutab Minar?

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

How many stops from Botanical Garden to Qutab Minar?

There are 16 stops between Botanical Garden and Qutab Minar 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 Qutab Minar

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

Qutab Minar

Arrive Platform 2·elevated4.32 km

First train: 06:13Last train: 23:32

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

50 min

Total time

stops

20.06 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Botanical Garden	06:00	23:00	Towards Krishna Park Extension
Qutab Minar	06:13	23:32	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

2.71 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.24 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~80 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹130

Auto

₹270

Cab

₹492

Estimates for 20.06 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

Qutab Minar

elevated

Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030

Weekdays: 06:13 – 23:32(Sundays from 06:43)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Mehrauli Archaeological Park Road· Qutab Minar UNESCO site (15-min walk), Mehrauli Archaeological Park♿

MB Road / Mehrauli Bus Stand· Mehrauli Village market, Bus stand♿

DDA Flats Mehrauli· Saket periphery

Mehrauli Main Road south side· Gurgaon road junction, Shuttle autos to Qutab Minar site♿

Qutab Minar monument is a 15-min auto ride from Gate 1 (about ₹30). No direct walking path. Auto stand is at Gate 2 exit. Last entry to Qutab Minar is 30 min before sunset.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMParkingDrinking water