How long does it take from IIT to Okhla Bird Sanctuary by metro?

The journey from IIT to Okhla Bird Sanctuary takes approximately 34 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 15.28 km across 13 stops.

What is the metro fare from IIT to Okhla Bird Sanctuary?

The token fare from IIT to Okhla Bird Sanctuary 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 IIT for Okhla Bird Sanctuary?

At IIT, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Botanical Garden. Look for the electronic board showing "Botanical Garden".

What is the last train from IIT to Okhla Bird Sanctuary?

The last train from IIT towards Botanical Garden departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Okhla Bird Sanctuary back towards IIT departs at 23:00.

How many stops from IIT to Okhla Bird Sanctuary?

There are 13 stops between IIT and Okhla Bird Sanctuary on the Magenta Line. The stations are: IIT, Hauz Khas, Panchsheel Park, Chirag Delhi, Greater Kailash, Nehru Enclave, Kalkaji Mandir, Okhla NSIC, Sukhdev Vihar, Jamia Millia Islamia, Okhla Vihar, Jasola Vihar Shaheen Bagh, Kalindi Kunj, Okhla Bird Sanctuary.

IIT To Okhla Bird Sanctuary

ShortestShortest Route

IIT

Platform 2·underground·Magenta LineTowards Botanical Garden

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

Hauz Khas

yellow interchange

+3.08 min

3.08 min · 1.42 km

Panchsheel Park

+5.78 min

2.7 min · 1.21 km

Jasola Vihar Shaheen Bagh

+27.5 min

2.5 min · 1.1 km

Kalindi Kunj

+30.84 min

3.34 min · 1.56 km

Okhla Bird Sanctuary

Arrive Platform 2·elevated15.28 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

34 min

Total time

stops

15.28 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
IIT	06:00	23:00	Towards Botanical Garden
Okhla Bird Sanctuary	06:00	23:00	Towards IIT

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

2.06 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.95 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~61 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹102

Auto

₹214

Cab

₹386

Estimates for 15.28 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

IIT

underground

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Arrival station

Okhla Bird Sanctuary

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points