How long does it take from Janakpuri West to Rajiv Chowk by metro?

The journey from Janakpuri West to Rajiv Chowk takes approximately 36 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 15.7 km across 15 stops.

What is the metro fare from Janakpuri West to Rajiv Chowk?

The token fare from Janakpuri West 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 Janakpuri West for Rajiv Chowk?

At Janakpuri West, board from Platform 2 (elevated station). The train runs towards Noida Electronic City. Look for the electronic board showing "Noida Electronic City".

What is the last train from Janakpuri West to Rajiv Chowk?

The last train from Janakpuri West towards Noida Electronic City departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Rajiv Chowk back towards Janakpuri West departs at 23:40.

How many stops from Janakpuri West to Rajiv Chowk?

There are 15 stops between Janakpuri West and Rajiv Chowk on the Blue Line. The stations are: Janakpuri West, Janakpuri East, Tilak Nagar, Subhash Nagar, Tagore Garden, Rajouri Garden, Ramesh Nagar, Moti Nagar, Kirti Nagar, Shadipur, Patel Nagar, Rajendra Place, Karol Bagh, Jhandewalan, R.K. Ashram Marg, Rajiv Chowk.

Janakpuri West To Rajiv Chowk

ShortestShortest Route

Janakpuri West

magenta interchange

Platform 2·elevated·Blue LineTowards Noida Electronic City

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

Janakpuri East

+2.17 min

2.17 min · 0.92 km

Tilak Nagar

+4.58 min

2.41 min · 1.05 km

Jhandewalan

+30.99 min

2.74 min · 1.23 km

R.K. Ashram Marg

+33.24 min

2.25 min · 0.96 km

Rajiv Chowk

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 4·underground15.7 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

36 min

Total time

stops

15.7 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Janakpuri West	06:00	23:00	Towards Noida Electronic City
Rajiv Chowk	05:53	23:40	Towards Janakpuri West

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

2.12 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.97 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~63 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹104

Auto

₹218

Cab

₹396

Estimates for 15.7 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Departure station

Janakpuri West

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