How long does it take from New Delhi to Rajiv Chowk by metro?

The journey from New Delhi to Rajiv Chowk takes approximately 3 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 1.14 km across 1 stop.

What is the metro fare from New Delhi to Rajiv Chowk?

The token fare from New Delhi to Rajiv Chowk is ₹10. With a smart card the fare is ₹9 (save ₹1). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹8.

Which platform at New Delhi for Rajiv Chowk?

At New Delhi, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs Southbound → Millennium City Centre. Look for the electronic board showing "Millennium City Centre".

What is the last train from New Delhi to Rajiv Chowk?

The last train from New Delhi towards Millennium City Centre departs at 23:40 on weekdays. The last train from Rajiv Chowk back towards New Delhi departs at 23:45.

How many stops from New Delhi to Rajiv Chowk?

There are 1 stop between New Delhi and Rajiv Chowk on the Yellow Line. The stations are: New Delhi, Rajiv Chowk.

New Delhi To Rajiv Chowk

ShortestShortest Route

New Delhi

airport interchange

Platform 2·underground·Yellow LineTowards Millennium City Centre

First train: 06:23Last train: 23:40Doors open: right

Rajiv Chowk

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 2·underground1.14 km

First train: 06:26Last train: 23:45

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

3 min

Total time

stops

1.14 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
New Delhi	06:23	23:40	Towards Millennium City Centre
Rajiv Chowk	06:26	23:45	Towards New Delhi

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

₹10

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹9

Save ₹1 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹8

Save ₹2 per ride

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

Fare guide

Travel green

0.15 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.07 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~5 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹10

Bike

₹16

Auto

₹44

Cab

₹76

Estimates for 1.14 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

New Delhi

underground

Bhavbhuti Marg, New Delhi, Delhi 110002

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:40(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Key exits

New Delhi Railway Station — Paharganj side (Entrance Gate 1 of station)· NDLS Gate 1 Paharganj, Paharganj Main Bazaar♿

New Delhi Railway Station — Main Entrance / Chelmsford Road· NDLS main entrance, Chelmsford Road♿

Bhavbhuti Marg / Ajmeri Gate· Ajmeri Gate historic gate, Ajmeri Gate market♿

Paharganj junction / Arakashan Road· Paharganj backpacker area, budget hotels strip♿

Gate 1 is fastest to New Delhi Railway Station (Paharganj side). Gate 2 for the main station entrance. Airport Express runs every 10–15 min and reaches T-3 in ~18 min.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMCustomer careDrinking 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