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

The journey from Palam to Rajiv Chowk takes approximately 66 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 29.07 km across 17 stops.

What is the metro fare from Palam to Rajiv Chowk?

The token fare from Palam to Rajiv Chowk is ₹50. With a smart card the fare is ₹45 (save ₹5). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹40.

Which platform at Palam for Rajiv Chowk?

At Palam, 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 Palam to Rajiv Chowk?

The last train from Palam towards Botanical Garden departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Rajiv Chowk back towards Palam departs at 23:18.

How many stops from Palam to Rajiv Chowk?

There are 17 stops between Palam and Rajiv Chowk on the Magenta Line. The stations are: Palam, Sadar Bazar Cantonment, Terminal 1 - IGI Airport, Shankar Vihar, Vasant Vihar, Munirka, R.K. Puram, IIT, Hauz Khas.

Palam To Rajiv Chowk

ShortestShortest Route

Palam

Platform 2·elevated·Magenta LineTowards Botanical Garden

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

Sadar Bazar Cantonment

+3.45 min

3.45 min · 1.62 km

Terminal 1 - IGI Airport

+10.39 min

6.94 min · 3.54 km

R.K. Puram

+30.79 min

3.1 min · 1.43 km

IIT

+34.85 min

4.06 min · 1.96 km

Hauz Khas

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 4·underground18.66 km

First train: 06:02Last train: 23:18

interchange Hauz Khas — 5 min

Platform 4 · Yellow Line ·Platform 1 Towards Samaypur Badli

+5 min

Hauz Khas

magenta interchange

Platform 1·underground·Yellow LineTowards Samaypur Badli

First train: 06:22Last train: 23:31Doors open: right

Green Park

+3.81 min

3.81 min · 1.82 km

AIIMS

+6.07 min

2.26 min · 0.97 km

Central Secretariat

violet interchange

+18.55 min

1.32 min · 0.45 km

Patel Chowk

+20.67 min

2.12 min · 0.89 km

Rajiv Chowk

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground10.41 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

66 min

Total time

stops

29.07 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

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

₹50

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹45

Save ₹5 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹40

Save ₹10 per ride

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

Fare guide

Travel green

3.92 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.80 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~116 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹50

Bike

₹184

Auto

₹378

Cab

₹690

Estimates for 29.07 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

Palam

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