How long does it take from Okhla Bird Sanctuary to Rajiv Chowk by metro?

The journey from Okhla Bird Sanctuary to Rajiv Chowk takes approximately 42 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 16.21 km across 14 stops.

What is the metro fare from Okhla Bird Sanctuary to Rajiv Chowk?

The token fare from Okhla Bird Sanctuary 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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary for Rajiv Chowk?

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 Rajiv Chowk?

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

How many stops from Okhla Bird Sanctuary to Rajiv Chowk?

There are 14 stops between Okhla Bird Sanctuary and Rajiv Chowk on the Magenta Line. The stations are: Okhla Bird Sanctuary, Botanical Garden.

Okhla Bird Sanctuary To Rajiv Chowk

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

42 min

Total time

stops

16.21 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Okhla Bird Sanctuary	06:00	23:00	Towards Botanical Garden
Rajiv Chowk	05:51	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

2.19 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.01 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~65 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹108

Auto

₹224

Cab

₹406

Estimates for 16.21 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

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