How long does it take from Rajendra Place to Qutab Minar by metro?

The journey from Rajendra Place to Qutab Minar takes approximately 48 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 19.33 km across 16 stops.

What is the metro fare from Rajendra Place to Qutab Minar?

The token fare from Rajendra Place to Qutab Minar 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 Rajendra Place for Qutab Minar?

At Rajendra Place, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Noida Electronic City. Look for the electronic board showing "Noida Electronic City".

What is the last train from Rajendra Place to Qutab Minar?

The last train from Rajendra Place towards Noida Electronic City departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Qutab Minar back towards Rajendra Place departs at 23:40.

How many stops from Rajendra Place to Qutab Minar?

There are 16 stops between Rajendra Place and Qutab Minar on the Blue Line. The stations are: Rajendra Place, Karol Bagh, Jhandewalan, R.K. Ashram Marg, Rajiv Chowk.

Rajendra Place To Qutab Minar

ShortestShortest Route

Rajendra Place

Platform 2·underground·Blue LineTowards Noida Electronic City

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

Karol Bagh

+2.57 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Jhandewalan

+5.31 min

2.74 min · 1.23 km

R.K. Ashram Marg

+7.56 min

2.25 min · 0.96 km

Rajiv Chowk

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 4·underground4.6 km

First train: 05:53Last train: 23:40

interchange Rajiv Chowk — 5 min

Platform 4 · Yellow Line ·Platform 2 Towards Millennium City Centre

+5 min

Rajiv Chowk

blue interchange

Platform 2·underground·Yellow LineTowards Millennium City Centre

First train: 06:26Last train: 23:45Doors open: right

Patel Chowk

+2.75 min

2.75 min · 1.24 km

Central Secretariat

violet interchange

+4.87 min

2.12 min · 0.89 km

Malviya Nagar

+26.96 min

3.54 min · 1.67 km

Saket

+29.26 min

2.3 min · 0.99 km

Qutab Minar

Arrive Platform 2·elevated14.73 km

First train: 06:13Last train: 23:32

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

48 min

Total time

stops

19.33 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Rajendra Place	06:00	23:00	Towards Noida Electronic City
Qutab Minar	06:13	23:32	Towards Rajendra Place

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

2.61 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.20 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~77 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹126

Auto

₹262

Cab

₹476

Estimates for 19.33 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Departure station

Rajendra Place

underground

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMDrinking water

Arrival 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