How long does it take from ESI Hospital to Patel Chowk by metro?

The journey from ESI Hospital to Patel Chowk takes approximately 41 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 13.66 km across 12 stops.

What is the metro fare from ESI Hospital to Patel Chowk?

The token fare from ESI Hospital to Patel 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 ESI Hospital for Patel Chowk?

At ESI Hospital, board from Platform 2 (elevated station). The train runs towards Shiv Vihar. Look for the electronic board showing "Shiv Vihar".

What is the last train from ESI Hospital to Patel Chowk?

The last train from ESI Hospital towards Shiv Vihar departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Patel Chowk back towards ESI Hospital departs at 23:00.

How many stops from ESI Hospital to Patel Chowk?

There are 12 stops between ESI Hospital and Patel Chowk on the Pink Line. The stations are: ESI Hospital, Rajouri Garden.

ESI Hospital To Patel Chowk

ShortestShortest Route

ESI Hospital

Platform 2·elevated·Pink LineTowards Shiv Vihar

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

Rajouri Garden

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 2·elevated1.5 km

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

interchange Rajouri Garden — 5 min

Platform 2 · Blue Line ·Platform 2 Towards Noida Electronic City

+5 min

Rajouri Garden

pink interchange

Platform 2·elevated·Blue LineTowards Noida Electronic City

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

Ramesh Nagar

+2.43 min

2.43 min · 1.06 km

Moti Nagar

+5.13 min

2.7 min · 1.21 km

Jhandewalan

+19.81 min

2.74 min · 1.23 km

R.K. Ashram Marg

+22.06 min

2.25 min · 0.96 km

Rajiv Chowk

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 4·underground10.92 km

First train: 05:53Last train: 23:40

interchange Rajiv Chowk — 5 min

Platform 4 · Yellow Line ·Platform 2 Towards Millennium City Centre

+5 min

Rajiv Chowk

blue interchange

Platform 2·underground·Yellow LineTowards Millennium City Centre

First train: 06:26Last train: 23:45Doors open: right

Patel Chowk

Arrive Platform 2·underground1.24 km

First train: 06:30Last train: 23:42

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

41 min

Total time

stops

13.66 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
ESI Hospital	06:00	23:00	Towards Shiv Vihar
Patel Chowk	06:30	23:42	Towards ESI Hospital

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

1.84 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.85 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~55 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹92

Auto

₹194

Cab

₹350

Estimates for 13.66 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Departure station

ESI Hospital

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Patel Chowk

underground

Weekdays: 06:28 – 23:42(Sundays from 06:58)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Sansad Marg· Gole Market, Parliament Street♿

Patel Chowk junction· Ashoka Road, Krishi Bhawan direction♿

Tolstoy Marg· Tolstoy Marg offices, FICCI building

Pusa Road· Gole Dak Khana Post Office

Standard Yellow Line station. Both platforms visible from the concourse level — check the electronic destination board.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water