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

The journey from Patel Chowk to Okhla Bird Sanctuary takes approximately 49 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 17.45 km across 15 stops.

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

The token fare from Patel Chowk to Okhla Bird Sanctuary 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 Patel Chowk for Okhla Bird Sanctuary?

At Patel Chowk, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Northbound → Samaypur Badli. Look for the electronic board showing "Samaypur Badli".

What is the last train from Patel Chowk to Okhla Bird Sanctuary?

The last train from Patel Chowk towards Samaypur Badli departs at 23:35 on weekdays. The last train from Okhla Bird Sanctuary back towards Patel Chowk departs at 23:38.

How many stops from Patel Chowk to Okhla Bird Sanctuary?

There are 15 stops between Patel Chowk and Okhla Bird Sanctuary on the Yellow Line. The stations are: Patel Chowk, Rajiv Chowk.

Patel Chowk To Okhla Bird Sanctuary

ShortestShortest Route

Patel Chowk

Platform 1·underground·Yellow LineTowards Samaypur Badli

First train: 06:28Last train: 23:35Doors open: right

Rajiv Chowk

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.24 km

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

interchange Rajiv Chowk — 5 min

Platform 1 · Blue Line ·Platform 4 Towards Noida Electronic City or Vaishali

+5 min

Rajiv Chowk

yellow interchange

Platform 4·underground·Blue LineTowards Noida Electronic City or Vaishali

First train: 05:53Last train: 23:40Doors open: right

Barakhamba Road

+1.95 min

1.95 min · 0.8 km

Mandi House

violet interchange

+4.01 min

2.06 min · 0.86 km

Noida Sector 16

+27.67 min

2.32 min · 1 km

Noida Sector 18

+30.1 min

2.43 min · 1.06 km

Botanical Garden

magenta interchange

Arrive Platform 2·elevated14.33 km

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

interchange Botanical Garden — 5 min

Platform 2 · Magenta Line ·Platform 1 Towards Krishna Park Extension

+5 min

Botanical Garden

blue interchange

Platform 1·elevated·Magenta LineTowards Krishna Park Extension

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

Okhla Bird Sanctuary

Arrive Platform 1·elevated1.88 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

49 min

Total time

stops

17.45 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Patel Chowk	06:28	23:35	Towards Samaypur Badli
Okhla Bird Sanctuary	06:00	23:00	Towards Patel Chowk

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

2.36 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.08 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~70 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹114

Auto

₹240

Cab

₹434

Estimates for 17.45 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

Patel Chowk

underground

Weekdays: 06:28 – 23:42(Sundays from 06:58)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Sansad Marg· Gole Market, Parliament Street♿

Patel Chowk junction· Ashoka Road, Krishi Bhawan direction♿

Tolstoy Marg· Tolstoy Marg offices, FICCI building

Pusa Road· Gole Dak Khana Post Office

Standard Yellow Line station. Both platforms visible from the concourse level — check the electronic destination board.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Okhla Bird Sanctuary

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points