How long does it take from Shaheed Nagar to Rajiv Chowk by metro?

The journey from Shaheed Nagar to Rajiv Chowk takes approximately 38 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 14.54 km across 12 stops.

What is the metro fare from Shaheed Nagar to Rajiv Chowk?

The token fare from Shaheed Nagar 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 Shaheed Nagar for Rajiv Chowk?

At Shaheed Nagar, board from Platform 2 (elevated station). The train runs towards Rithala. Look for the electronic board showing "Rithala".

What is the last train from Shaheed Nagar to Rajiv Chowk?

The last train from Shaheed Nagar towards Rithala departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Rajiv Chowk back towards Shaheed Nagar departs at 23:20.

How many stops from Shaheed Nagar to Rajiv Chowk?

There are 12 stops between Shaheed Nagar and Rajiv Chowk on the Red Line. The stations are: Shaheed Nagar, Dilshad Garden, Jhilmil, Mansarovar Park, Shahdara, Welcome, Seelampur, Shastri Park, Kashmere Gate.

Shaheed Nagar To Rajiv Chowk

ShortestShortest Route

Shaheed Nagar

Platform 2·elevated·Red LineTowards Rithala

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

Dilshad Garden

+2.83 min

2.83 min · 1.28 km

Jhilmil

+6.26 min

3.43 min · 1.61 km

Seelampur

+15.28 min

2.63 min · 1.17 km

Shastri Park

+18.31 min

3.03 min · 1.39 km

Kashmere Gate

violet interchangeyellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground10.47 km

First train: 05:55Last train: 23:20

interchange Kashmere Gate — 5 min

Platform 3 · Yellow Line ·Platform 2 Towards Millennium City Centre

+5 min

Kashmere Gate

red interchangeviolet interchange

Platform 2·underground·Yellow LineTowards Millennium City Centre

First train: 06:16Last train: 23:35Doors open: right

Chandni Chowk

+2.45 min

2.45 min · 1.07 km

Chawri Bazar

+4.82 min

2.37 min · 1.03 km

New Delhi

airport interchange

+6.83 min

2.01 min · 0.83 km

Rajiv Chowk

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 2·underground4.07 km

First train: 06:26Last train: 23:45

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

38 min

Total time

stops

14.54 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Shaheed Nagar	06:00	23:00	Towards Rithala
Rajiv Chowk	06:26	23:45	Towards Shaheed Nagar

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

1.96 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.90 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~58 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹98

Auto

₹204

Cab

₹370

Estimates for 14.54 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

Shaheed Nagar

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking 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