How long does it take from South Extension to Rajiv Chowk by metro?

The journey from South Extension to Rajiv Chowk takes approximately 23 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 8.18 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from South Extension to Rajiv Chowk?

The token fare from South Extension to Rajiv Chowk is ₹30. With a smart card the fare is ₹27 (save ₹3). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹24.

Which platform at South Extension for Rajiv Chowk?

At South Extension, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Yamuna Vihar. Look for the electronic board showing "Yamuna Vihar".

What is the last train from South Extension to Rajiv Chowk?

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

How many stops from South Extension to Rajiv Chowk?

There are 7 stops between South Extension and Rajiv Chowk on the Pink Line. The stations are: South Extension, INA.

South Extension To Rajiv Chowk

ShortestShortest Route

South Extension

Platform 1·underground·Pink LineTowards Yamuna Vihar

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

INA

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground1.34 km

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

interchange INA — 5 min

Platform 3 · Yellow Line ·Platform 1 Towards Samaypur Badli

+5 min

INA

pink interchange

Platform 1·underground·Yellow LineTowards Samaypur Badli

First train: 06:29Last train: 23:33Doors open: right

Jor Bagh

+3.08 min

3.08 min · 1.42 km

Lok Kalyan Marg

+6.16 min

3.08 min · 1.42 km

Central Secretariat

violet interchange

+10.56 min

1.32 min · 0.45 km

Patel Chowk

+12.68 min

2.12 min · 0.89 km

Rajiv Chowk

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground6.84 km

First train: 06:28Last train: 23:38

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

23 min

Total time

stops

8.18 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
South Extension	06:00	23:00	Towards Yamuna Vihar
Rajiv Chowk	06:28	23:38	Towards South Extension

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

₹30

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹27

Save ₹3 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹24

Save ₹6 per ride

Use your Delhi Metro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

1.10 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.51 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~33 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹30

Bike

₹60

Auto

₹128

Cab

₹230

Estimates for 8.18 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Departure station

South Extension

underground

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