How long does it take from Guru Dronacharya to Rajiv Chowk by metro?

The journey from Guru Dronacharya to Rajiv Chowk takes approximately 52 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 24.04 km across 17 stops.

What is the metro fare from Guru Dronacharya to Rajiv Chowk?

The token fare from Guru Dronacharya to Rajiv Chowk is ₹50. With a smart card the fare is ₹45 (save ₹5). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹40.

Which platform at Guru Dronacharya for Rajiv Chowk?

At Guru Dronacharya, board from Platform 1 (elevated station). The train runs Northbound → Samaypur Badli. Look for the electronic board showing "Samaypur Badli".

What is the last train from Guru Dronacharya to Rajiv Chowk?

The last train from Guru Dronacharya towards Samaypur Badli departs at 23:10 on weekdays. The last train from Rajiv Chowk back towards Guru Dronacharya departs at 23:38.

How many stops from Guru Dronacharya to Rajiv Chowk?

There are 17 stops between Guru Dronacharya and Rajiv Chowk on the Yellow Line. The stations are: Guru Dronacharya, Arjan Garh, Ghitorni, Sultanpur, Chhatarpur, Qutab Minar, Saket, Malviya Nagar, Hauz Khas, Green Park, AIIMS, INA, Jor Bagh, Lok Kalyan Marg, Udyog Bhawan, Central Secretariat, Patel Chowk, Rajiv Chowk.

Guru Dronacharya To Rajiv Chowk

ShortestShortest Route

Guru Dronacharya

Platform 1·elevated·Yellow LineTowards Samaypur Badli

First train: 06:01Last train: 23:10Doors open: right

Arjan Garh

+4.86 min

4.86 min · 2.4 km

Ghitorni

+9.72 min

4.86 min · 2.4 km

Central Secretariat

violet interchange

+47.33 min

1.32 min · 0.45 km

Patel Chowk

+49.45 min

2.12 min · 0.89 km

Rajiv Chowk

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground24.04 km

First train: 06:28Last train: 23:38

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

52 min

Total time

stops

24.04 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Guru Dronacharya	06:01	23:10	Towards Samaypur Badli
Rajiv Chowk	06:28	23:38	Towards Guru Dronacharya

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

₹50

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹45

Save ₹5 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹40

Save ₹10 per ride

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

Fare guide

Travel green

3.25 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.49 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~96 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹50

Bike

₹154

Auto

₹318

Cab

₹578

Estimates for 24.04 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Departure station

Guru Dronacharya

elevated

Weekdays: 06:01 – 23:17(Sundays from 06:31)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Old Gurugram Road· Cyber Hub DLF (10-min walk), DLF Cyber City periphery♿

DLF Phase 2· DLF Phase 2 residential, Galleria Market direction♿

Sector 44 Gurugram· Sector 44 offices

Closest Yellow Line station to DLF Cyber Hub (10-min auto from Gate 1 or 20-min walk).

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking 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