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

The journey from Botanical Garden to Saket takes approximately 46 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 18.4 km across 15 stops.

What is the metro fare from Botanical Garden to Saket?

The token fare from Botanical Garden to Saket 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 Saket?

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 Saket?

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

How many stops from Botanical Garden to Saket?

There are 15 stops between Botanical Garden and Saket 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 Saket

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

Arrive Platform 2·underground2.66 km

First train: 06:15Last train: 23:35

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

46 min

Total time

stops

18.4 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Botanical Garden	06:00	23:00	Towards Krishna Park Extension
Saket	06:15	23:35	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

2.48 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.14 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~74 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹120

Auto

₹250

Cab

₹454

Estimates for 18.4 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

Saket

underground

Press Enclave Road, Saket, New Delhi 110017

Weekdays: 06:15 – 23:35(Sundays from 06:45)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Press Enclave Road (north side)· Select Citywalk Mall, Saket District Centre♿

MGF Metropolitan Mall / Saket Main Road· MGF Metropolitan Mall, DT Cinemas♿

Saket Malls parking road· PVR Saket, DLF South Square♿

Sheikh Sarai Phase I· Sheikh Sarai market, IGNOU

Gate 1 is the closest exit to Select Citywalk (50 m walk). Gate 2 leads to MGF Metropolitan and PVR Saket. Extremely busy on weekend evenings.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMDrinking water