How long does it take from Malviya Nagar to Rajiv Chowk by metro?

The journey from Malviya Nagar to Rajiv Chowk takes approximately 27 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 12.08 km across 10 stops.

What is the metro fare from Malviya Nagar to Rajiv Chowk?

The token fare from Malviya Nagar 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 Malviya Nagar for Rajiv Chowk?

At Malviya Nagar, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Northbound → Samaypur Badli. Look for the electronic board showing "Samaypur Badli".

What is the last train from Malviya Nagar to Rajiv Chowk?

The last train from Malviya Nagar towards Samaypur Badli departs at 23:25 on weekdays. The last train from Rajiv Chowk back towards Malviya Nagar departs at 23:38.

How many stops from Malviya Nagar to Rajiv Chowk?

There are 10 stops between Malviya Nagar and Rajiv Chowk on the Yellow Line. The stations are: Malviya Nagar, Hauz Khas, Green Park, AIIMS, INA, Jor Bagh, Lok Kalyan Marg, Udyog Bhawan, Central Secretariat, Patel Chowk, Rajiv Chowk.

Malviya Nagar To Rajiv Chowk

ShortestShortest Route

Malviya Nagar

Platform 1·underground·Yellow LineTowards Samaypur Badli

First train: 06:17Last train: 23:25Doors open: right

Hauz Khas

magenta interchange

+3.54 min

3.54 min · 1.67 km

Green Park

+7.35 min

3.81 min · 1.82 km

Central Secretariat

violet interchange

+22.09 min

1.32 min · 0.45 km

Patel Chowk

+24.21 min

2.12 min · 0.89 km

Rajiv Chowk

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground12.08 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

27 min

Total time

stops

12.08 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Malviya Nagar	06:17	23:25	Towards Samaypur Badli
Rajiv Chowk	06:28	23:38	Towards Malviya Nagar

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

1.63 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.75 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~48 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹82

Auto

₹174

Cab

₹316

Estimates for 12.08 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Departure station

Malviya Nagar

underground

Weekdays: 06:17 – 23:32(Sundays from 06:47)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Malviya Nagar Market Road· Malviya Nagar Market, Shivalik Colony♿

Press Enclave Marg· IGNOU direction, Pushp Vihar♿

D-block Malviya Nagar· D-block residential area

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

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