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

The journey from Rajiv Chowk to Botanical Garden takes approximately 33 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 14.33 km across 13 stops.

What is the metro fare from Rajiv Chowk to Botanical Garden?

The token fare from Rajiv Chowk 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 Rajiv Chowk for Botanical Garden?

At Rajiv Chowk, board from Platform 4 (underground station). The train runs East → Noida Electronic City / Vaishali. Look for the electronic board showing "Noida Electronic City or Vaishali".

What is the last train from Rajiv Chowk to Botanical Garden?

The last train from Rajiv Chowk towards Noida Electronic City or Vaishali departs at 23:40 on weekdays. The last train from Botanical Garden back towards Rajiv Chowk departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Rajiv Chowk to Botanical Garden?

There are 13 stops between Rajiv Chowk and Botanical Garden on the Blue Line. The stations are: Rajiv Chowk, Barakhamba Road, Mandi House, Pragati Maidan, Indraprastha, Yamuna Bank, Akshardham, Mayur Vihar Phase I, Mayur Vihar Extension, New Ashok Nagar, Noida Sector 15, Noida Sector 16, Noida Sector 18, Botanical Garden.

Rajiv Chowk To Botanical Garden

ShortestShortest Route

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

33 min

Total time

stops

14.33 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Rajiv Chowk	05:53	23:40	Towards Noida Electronic City or Vaishali
Botanical Garden	06:00	23:00	Towards Rajiv 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

1.93 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.89 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~57 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹96

Auto

₹202

Cab

₹366

Estimates for 14.33 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure 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

Arrival station

Botanical Garden

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMParkingDrinking water