How long does it take from Dilshad Garden to Rajiv Chowk by metro?

The journey from Dilshad Garden to Rajiv Chowk takes approximately 35 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 13.26 km across 11 stops.

What is the metro fare from Dilshad Garden to Rajiv Chowk?

The token fare from Dilshad Garden to Rajiv Chowk 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 Dilshad Garden for Rajiv Chowk?

At Dilshad Garden, board from Platform 2 (elevated station). The train runs towards Rithala. Look for the electronic board showing "Rithala".

What is the last train from Dilshad Garden to Rajiv Chowk?

The last train from Dilshad Garden towards Rithala departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Rajiv Chowk back towards Dilshad Garden departs at 23:20.

How many stops from Dilshad Garden to Rajiv Chowk?

There are 11 stops between Dilshad Garden and Rajiv Chowk on the Red Line. The stations are: Dilshad Garden, Jhilmil, Mansarovar Park, Shahdara, Welcome, Seelampur, Shastri Park, Kashmere Gate.

Dilshad Garden To Rajiv Chowk

ShortestShortest Route

Dilshad Garden

Platform 2·elevated·Red LineTowards Rithala

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

Jhilmil

+3.43 min

3.43 min · 1.61 km

Mansarovar Park

+4.98 min

1.55 min · 0.58 km

Seelampur

+12.45 min

2.63 min · 1.17 km

Shastri Park

+15.48 min

3.03 min · 1.39 km

Kashmere Gate

violet interchangeyellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground9.19 km

First train: 05:55Last train: 23:20

interchange Kashmere Gate — 5 min

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

+5 min

Kashmere Gate

red interchangeviolet interchange

Platform 2·underground·Yellow LineTowards Millennium City Centre

First train: 06:16Last train: 23:35Doors open: right

Chandni Chowk

+2.45 min

2.45 min · 1.07 km

Chawri Bazar

+4.82 min

2.37 min · 1.03 km

New Delhi

airport interchange

+6.83 min

2.01 min · 0.83 km

Rajiv Chowk

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 2·underground4.07 km

First train: 06:26Last train: 23:45

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

35 min

Total time

stops

13.26 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Dilshad Garden	06:00	23:00	Towards Rithala
Rajiv Chowk	06:26	23:45	Towards Dilshad 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

1.79 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.82 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~53 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹90

Auto

₹190

Cab

₹342

Estimates for 13.26 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

Dilshad Garden

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMParkingDrinking water

Arrival station

Rajiv Chowk

underground

Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001

Weekdays: 05:51 – 23:45(Sundays from 06:16)

Zone 1 · 7 entry points

Key exits

Connaught Place Inner Circle — Block F/G· Block F shops, Block G restaurants♿

Connaught Place Middle Circle — Radial Road 1· Central Park, Rajiv Chowk circle♿

Palika Bazar underground market / Janpath Road· Palika Bazar, Janpath market♿

Connaught Place Inner Circle — Block A/B· Block A offices, Nirula's♿

Busiest station in the network. On weekday evenings (5:30–8 PM) security queues form outside — arrive with extra time. Gate 3 for Palika Bazar and Janpath shopping. Gate 5 for Hanuman Mandir. Blue Line check destination board carefully at Platform 4.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMFood courtShopsCustomer careDrinking water