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

The journey from Qutab Minar to Rajiv Chowk takes approximately 33 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 14.73 km across 12 stops.

What is the metro fare from Qutab Minar to Rajiv Chowk?

The token fare from Qutab Minar 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 Qutab Minar for Rajiv Chowk?

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 Rajiv Chowk?

The last train from Qutab Minar towards Samaypur Badli departs at 23:25 on weekdays. The last train from Rajiv Chowk back towards Qutab Minar departs at 23:38.

How many stops from Qutab Minar to Rajiv Chowk?

There are 12 stops between Qutab Minar and Rajiv Chowk on the Yellow Line. The stations are: Qutab Minar, Saket, Malviya Nagar, Hauz Khas, Green Park, AIIMS, INA, Jor Bagh, Lok Kalyan Marg, Udyog Bhawan, Central Secretariat, Patel Chowk, Rajiv Chowk.

Qutab Minar To Rajiv Chowk

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

Central Secretariat

violet interchange

+27.91 min

1.32 min · 0.45 km

Patel Chowk

+30.03 min

2.12 min · 0.89 km

Rajiv Chowk

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground14.73 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

33 min

Total time

stops

14.73 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Qutab Minar	06:15	23:25	Towards Samaypur Badli
Rajiv Chowk	06:28	23:38	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

1.99 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.91 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~59 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹98

Auto

₹206

Cab

₹374

Estimates for 14.73 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

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