How long does it take from Vasant Vihar to New Delhi by metro?

The journey from Vasant Vihar to New Delhi takes approximately 45 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 18.1 km across 14 stops.

What is the metro fare from Vasant Vihar to New Delhi?

The token fare from Vasant Vihar to New Delhi 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 Vasant Vihar for New Delhi?

At Vasant Vihar, board from Platform 2 (elevated station). The train runs towards Botanical Garden. Look for the electronic board showing "Botanical Garden".

What is the last train from Vasant Vihar to New Delhi?

The last train from Vasant Vihar towards Botanical Garden departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from New Delhi back towards Vasant Vihar departs at 23:18.

How many stops from Vasant Vihar to New Delhi?

There are 14 stops between Vasant Vihar and New Delhi on the Magenta Line. The stations are: Vasant Vihar, Munirka, R.K. Puram, IIT, Hauz Khas.

Vasant Vihar To New Delhi

ShortestShortest Route

Vasant Vihar

Platform 2·elevated·Magenta LineTowards Botanical Garden

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

Munirka

+3.66 min

3.66 min · 1.74 km

R.K. Puram

+6.76 min

3.1 min · 1.43 km

IIT

+10.82 min

4.06 min · 1.96 km

Hauz Khas

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 4·underground6.55 km

First train: 06:02Last train: 23:18

interchange Hauz Khas — 5 min

Platform 4 · Yellow Line ·Platform 1 Towards Samaypur Badli

+5 min

Hauz Khas

magenta interchange

Platform 1·underground·Yellow LineTowards Samaypur Badli

First train: 06:22Last train: 23:31Doors open: right

Green Park

+3.81 min

3.81 min · 1.82 km

AIIMS

+6.07 min

2.26 min · 0.97 km

Patel Chowk

+20.67 min

2.12 min · 0.89 km

Rajiv Chowk

blue interchange

+23.42 min

2.75 min · 1.24 km

New Delhi

airport interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground11.55 km

First train: 06:25Last train: 23:33

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

45 min

Total time

stops

18.1 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Vasant Vihar	06:00	23:00	Towards Botanical Garden
New Delhi	06:25	23:33	Towards Vasant Vihar

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

2.44 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.12 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~72 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹118

Auto

₹248

Cab

₹448

Estimates for 18.1 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

Vasant Vihar

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Arrival station

New Delhi

underground

Bhavbhuti Marg, New Delhi, Delhi 110002

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:40(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Key exits

New Delhi Railway Station — Paharganj side (Entrance Gate 1 of station)· NDLS Gate 1 Paharganj, Paharganj Main Bazaar♿

New Delhi Railway Station — Main Entrance / Chelmsford Road· NDLS main entrance, Chelmsford Road♿

Bhavbhuti Marg / Ajmeri Gate· Ajmeri Gate historic gate, Ajmeri Gate market♿

Paharganj junction / Arakashan Road· Paharganj backpacker area, budget hotels strip♿

Gate 1 is fastest to New Delhi Railway Station (Paharganj side). Gate 2 for the main station entrance. Airport Express runs every 10–15 min and reaches T-3 in ~18 min.

Facilities

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