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

The journey from Sarai to Botanical Garden takes approximately 50 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 20.09 km across 16 stops.

What is the metro fare from Sarai to Botanical Garden?

The token fare from Sarai 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 Sarai for Botanical Garden?

At Sarai, board from Platform 1 (elevated station). The train runs towards Kashmere Gate. Look for the electronic board showing "Kashmere Gate".

What is the last train from Sarai to Botanical Garden?

The last train from Sarai towards Kashmere Gate departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Botanical Garden back towards Sarai departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Sarai to Botanical Garden?

There are 16 stops between Sarai and Botanical Garden on the Violet Line. The stations are: Sarai, Badarpur Border, Tughlakabad, Mohan Estate, Sarita Vihar, Jasola Apollo, Harkesh Nagar Okhla, Govindpuri, Kalkaji Mandir.

Sarai To Botanical Garden

ShortestShortest Route

Sarai

Platform 1·elevated·Violet LineTowards Kashmere Gate

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

Badarpur Border

+2.37 min

2.37 min · 1.03 km

Tughlakabad

+6.14 min

3.77 min · 1.8 km

Harkesh Nagar Okhla

+16.24 min

1.77 min · 0.7 km

Govindpuri

+20.01 min

3.77 min · 1.8 km

Kalkaji Mandir

magenta interchange

Arrive Platform 1·elevated9.91 km

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

interchange Kalkaji Mandir — 5 min

Platform 1 · Magenta Line ·Platform 2 Towards Botanical Garden

+5 min

Kalkaji Mandir

violet interchange

Platform 2·elevated·Magenta LineTowards Botanical Garden

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

Okhla NSIC

+3.23 min

3.23 min · 1.5 km

Sukhdev Vihar

+4.88 min

1.65 min · 0.63 km

Kalindi Kunj

+15.14 min

3.34 min · 1.56 km

Okhla Bird Sanctuary

+18.6 min

3.46 min · 1.63 km

Botanical Garden

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 2·elevated10.18 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

20.09 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Sarai	06:00	23:00	Towards Kashmere Gate
Botanical Garden	06:00	23:00	Towards Sarai

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

1.25 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

₹272

Cab

₹492

Estimates for 20.09 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

Sarai

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Botanical Garden

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMParkingDrinking water