How long does it take from Okhla Bird Sanctuary to New Delhi by metro?

The journey from Okhla Bird Sanctuary to New Delhi takes approximately 49 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 17.35 km across 15 stops.

What is the metro fare from Okhla Bird Sanctuary to New Delhi?

The token fare from Okhla Bird Sanctuary to New Delhi 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 New Delhi?

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 New Delhi?

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

How many stops from Okhla Bird Sanctuary to New Delhi?

There are 15 stops between Okhla Bird Sanctuary and New Delhi on the Magenta Line. The stations are: Okhla Bird Sanctuary, Botanical Garden.

Okhla Bird Sanctuary To New Delhi

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

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.14 km

First train: 06:25Last train: 23:33

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

49 min

Total time

stops

17.35 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Okhla Bird Sanctuary	06:00	23:00	Towards Botanical Garden
New Delhi	06:25	23:33	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

2.34 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.08 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~69 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹114

Auto

₹238

Cab

₹432

Estimates for 17.35 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

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