How long does it take from Nehru Enclave to Rajiv Chowk by metro?

The journey from Nehru Enclave to Rajiv Chowk takes approximately 39 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 12.71 km across 11 stops.

What is the metro fare from Nehru Enclave to Rajiv Chowk?

The token fare from Nehru Enclave 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 Nehru Enclave for Rajiv Chowk?

At Nehru Enclave, 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 Nehru Enclave to Rajiv Chowk?

The last train from Nehru Enclave towards Botanical Garden departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Rajiv Chowk back towards Nehru Enclave departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Nehru Enclave to Rajiv Chowk?

There are 11 stops between Nehru Enclave and Rajiv Chowk on the Magenta Line. The stations are: Nehru Enclave, Kalkaji Mandir.

Nehru Enclave To Rajiv Chowk

ShortestShortest Route

Nehru Enclave

Platform 2·underground·Magenta LineTowards Botanical Garden

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

Kalkaji Mandir

violet interchange

Arrive Platform 2·elevated0.78 km

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

interchange Kalkaji Mandir — 5 min

Platform 2 · Violet Line ·Platform 1 Towards Kashmere Gate

+5 min

Kalkaji Mandir

magenta interchange

Platform 1·elevated·Violet LineTowards Kashmere Gate

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

Nehru Place

+1.83 min

1.83 min · 0.73 km

Kailash Colony

+4.28 min

2.45 min · 1.07 km

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

+14.53 min

2.23 min · 0.95 km

Khan Market

+17.36 min

2.83 min · 1.28 km

Central Secretariat

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground9.8 km

First train: 06:05Last train: 23:15

interchange Central Secretariat — 5 min

Platform 3 · Yellow Line ·Platform 1 Towards Samaypur Badli

+5 min

Central Secretariat

violet interchange

Platform 1·underground·Yellow LineTowards Samaypur Badli

First train: 06:32Last train: 23:36Doors open: right

Patel Chowk

+2.12 min

2.12 min · 0.89 km

Rajiv Chowk

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.13 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

39 min

Total time

stops

12.71 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Nehru Enclave	06:00	23:00	Towards Botanical Garden
Rajiv Chowk	06:28	23:38	Towards Nehru Enclave

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

1.72 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.79 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~51 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹86

Auto

₹182

Cab

₹330

Estimates for 12.71 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Departure station

Nehru Enclave

underground

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

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