How long does it take from Qutab Minar to Botanical Garden by metro?

The journey from Qutab Minar to Botanical Garden takes approximately 50 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 20.06 km across 16 stops.

What is the metro fare from Qutab Minar to Botanical Garden?

The token fare from Qutab Minar to Botanical Garden 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 Qutab Minar for Botanical Garden?

At Qutab Minar, board from Platform 1 (elevated station). The train runs Northbound → Samaypur Badli. Look for the electronic board showing "Samaypur Badli".

What is the last train from Qutab Minar to Botanical Garden?

The last train from Qutab Minar towards Samaypur Badli departs at 23:25 on weekdays. The last train from Botanical Garden back towards Qutab Minar departs at 23:31.

How many stops from Qutab Minar to Botanical Garden?

There are 16 stops between Qutab Minar and Botanical Garden on the Yellow Line. The stations are: Qutab Minar, Saket, Malviya Nagar, Hauz Khas.

Qutab Minar To Botanical Garden

ShortestShortest Route

Qutab Minar

Platform 1·elevated·Yellow LineTowards Samaypur Badli

First train: 06:15Last train: 23:25Doors open: right

Saket

+3.52 min

3.52 min · 1.66 km

Malviya Nagar

+5.82 min

2.3 min · 0.99 km

Hauz Khas

magenta interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.32 km

First train: 06:22Last train: 23:31

interchange Hauz Khas — 5 min

Platform 1 · Magenta Line ·Platform 4 Towards Botanical Garden

+5 min

Hauz Khas

yellow interchange

Platform 4·underground·Magenta LineTowards Botanical Garden

First train: 06:02Last train: 23:18Doors open: right

Panchsheel Park

+2.7 min

2.7 min · 1.21 km

Chirag Delhi

+5.53 min

2.83 min · 1.28 km

Kalindi Kunj

+27.76 min

3.34 min · 1.56 km

Okhla Bird Sanctuary

+31.22 min

3.46 min · 1.63 km

Botanical Garden

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 2·elevated15.74 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

50 min

Total time

stops

20.06 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Qutab Minar	06:15	23:25	Towards Samaypur Badli
Botanical Garden	06:00	23:00	Towards Qutab Minar

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

2.71 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.24 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~80 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹130

Auto

₹270

Cab

₹492

Estimates for 20.06 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

Qutab Minar

elevated

Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030

Weekdays: 06:13 – 23:32(Sundays from 06:43)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Mehrauli Archaeological Park Road· Qutab Minar UNESCO site (15-min walk), Mehrauli Archaeological Park♿

MB Road / Mehrauli Bus Stand· Mehrauli Village market, Bus stand♿

DDA Flats Mehrauli· Saket periphery

Mehrauli Main Road south side· Gurgaon road junction, Shuttle autos to Qutab Minar site♿

Qutab Minar monument is a 15-min auto ride from Gate 1 (about ₹30). No direct walking path. Auto stand is at Gate 2 exit. Last entry to Qutab Minar is 30 min before sunset.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMParkingDrinking water

Arrival station

Botanical Garden

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMParkingDrinking water