How long does it take from Shalimar Bagh to Rajiv Chowk by metro?

The journey from Shalimar Bagh to Rajiv Chowk takes approximately 34 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 12.82 km across 11 stops.

What is the metro fare from Shalimar Bagh to Rajiv Chowk?

The token fare from Shalimar Bagh 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 Shalimar Bagh for Rajiv Chowk?

At Shalimar Bagh, board from Platform 1 (elevated station). The train runs towards Yamuna Vihar. Look for the electronic board showing "Yamuna Vihar".

What is the last train from Shalimar Bagh to Rajiv Chowk?

The last train from Shalimar Bagh towards Yamuna Vihar departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Rajiv Chowk back towards Shalimar Bagh departs at 23:10.

How many stops from Shalimar Bagh to Rajiv Chowk?

There are 11 stops between Shalimar Bagh and Rajiv Chowk on the Pink Line. The stations are: Shalimar Bagh, Azadpur.

Shalimar Bagh To Rajiv Chowk

ShortestShortest Route

Shalimar Bagh

Platform 1·elevated·Pink LineTowards Yamuna Vihar

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

Azadpur

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·elevated1.82 km

First train: 05:51Last train: 23:10

interchange Azadpur — 5 min

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

+5 min

Azadpur

pink interchange

Platform 2·elevated·Yellow LineTowards Millennium City Centre

First train: 06:05Last train: 23:17Doors open: right

Model Town

+2.83 min

2.83 min · 1.28 km

GTB Nagar

+6.04 min

3.21 min · 1.49 km

Chawri Bazar

+20.43 min

2.37 min · 1.03 km

New Delhi

airport interchange

+22.44 min

2.01 min · 0.83 km

Rajiv Chowk

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 2·underground11 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

34 min

Total time

stops

12.82 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Shalimar Bagh	06:00	23:00	Towards Yamuna Vihar
Rajiv Chowk	06:26	23:45	Towards Shalimar Bagh

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

1.73 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.79 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~51 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹86

Auto

₹184

Cab

₹332

Estimates for 12.82 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Departure station

Shalimar Bagh

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