How long does it take from Vasant Vihar to Rajiv Chowk by metro?

The journey from Vasant Vihar to Rajiv Chowk takes approximately 42 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 16.96 km across 13 stops.

What is the metro fare from Vasant Vihar to Rajiv Chowk?

The token fare from Vasant Vihar 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 Vasant Vihar for Rajiv Chowk?

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 Rajiv Chowk?

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

How many stops from Vasant Vihar to Rajiv Chowk?

There are 13 stops between Vasant Vihar and Rajiv Chowk on the Magenta Line. The stations are: Vasant Vihar, Munirka, R.K. Puram, IIT, Hauz Khas.

Vasant Vihar To Rajiv Chowk

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

Central Secretariat

violet interchange

+18.55 min

1.32 min · 0.45 km

Patel Chowk

+20.67 min

2.12 min · 0.89 km

Rajiv Chowk

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground10.41 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

42 min

Total time

stops

16.96 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Vasant Vihar	06:00	23:00	Towards Botanical Garden
Rajiv Chowk	06:28	23:38	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

2.29 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.05 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~68 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹112

Auto

₹234

Cab

₹424

Estimates for 16.96 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

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