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

The journey from Okhla Bird Sanctuary to Chawri Bazar takes approximately 51 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 18.18 km across 16 stops.

What is the metro fare from Okhla Bird Sanctuary to Chawri Bazar?

The token fare from Okhla Bird Sanctuary to Chawri Bazar 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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary for Chawri Bazar?

At Okhla Bird Sanctuary, board from Platform 2 (elevated station). The train runs towards Botanical Garden. Look for the electronic board showing "Botanical Garden".

What is the last train from Okhla Bird Sanctuary to Chawri Bazar?

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

How many stops from Okhla Bird Sanctuary to Chawri Bazar?

There are 16 stops between Okhla Bird Sanctuary and Chawri Bazar on the Magenta Line. The stations are: Okhla Bird Sanctuary, Botanical Garden.

Okhla Bird Sanctuary To Chawri Bazar

ShortestShortest Route

Okhla Bird Sanctuary

Platform 2·elevated·Magenta LineTowards Botanical Garden

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

Botanical Garden

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 2·elevated1.88 km

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

interchange Botanical Garden — 5 min

Platform 2 · Blue Line ·Platform 1 Towards Dwarka Sector 21

+5 min

Botanical Garden

magenta interchange

Platform 1·elevated·Blue LineTowards Dwarka Sector 21

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

Noida Sector 18

+2.45 min

2.45 min · 1.07 km

Noida Sector 16

+4.88 min

2.43 min · 1.06 km

Mandi House

violet interchange

+28.54 min

1.94 min · 0.79 km

Barakhamba Road

+30.6 min

2.06 min · 0.86 km

Rajiv Chowk

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground14.33 km

First train: 05:51Last train: 23:30

interchange Rajiv Chowk — 5 min

Platform 3 · Yellow Line ·Platform 1 Towards Samaypur Badli

+5 min

Rajiv Chowk

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·Yellow LineTowards Samaypur Badli

First train: 06:28Last train: 23:38Doors open: right

New Delhi

airport interchange

+2.57 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Chawri Bazar

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.97 km

First train: 06:21Last train: 23:30

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

51 min

Total time

stops

18.18 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Okhla Bird Sanctuary	06:00	23:00	Towards Botanical Garden
Chawri Bazar	06:21	23:30	Towards Okhla Bird Sanctuary

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

2.45 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.13 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~73 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹120

Auto

₹248

Cab

₹450

Estimates for 18.18 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

Okhla Bird Sanctuary

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Arrival station

Chawri Bazar

underground

Weekdays: 06:21 – 23:37(Sundays from 06:51)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Chawri Bazar Main Road (north)· Chawri Bazar wholesale hardware market, Nai Sarak♿

Hauz Qazi Chowk· Hauz Qazi locality, Old Delhi spice lanes♿

Turkman Gate· Turkman Gate historic, Old Delhi fabric market

Fatehpuri direction· Fatehpuri Mosque 10-min walk, Khari Baoli

Deep in Old Delhi wholesale markets. Gate 1 for hardware, electric & plumbing wholesale district.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water