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

The journey from Vishwavidyalaya to Rajiv Chowk takes approximately 17 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 7.44 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Vishwavidyalaya to Rajiv Chowk?

The token fare from Vishwavidyalaya 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 Vishwavidyalaya for Rajiv Chowk?

At Vishwavidyalaya, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs Southbound → Millennium City Centre (platform right side). Look for the electronic board showing "Millennium City Centre".

What is the last train from Vishwavidyalaya to Rajiv Chowk?

The last train from Vishwavidyalaya towards Millennium City Centre departs at 23:22 on weekdays. The last train from Rajiv Chowk back towards Vishwavidyalaya departs at 23:45.

How many stops from Vishwavidyalaya to Rajiv Chowk?

There are 7 stops between Vishwavidyalaya and Rajiv Chowk on the Yellow Line. The stations are: Vishwavidyalaya, Vidhan Sabha, Civil Lines, Kashmere Gate, Chandni Chowk, Chawri Bazar, New Delhi, Rajiv Chowk.

Vishwavidyalaya To Rajiv Chowk

ShortestShortest Route

Vishwavidyalaya

Platform 2·underground·Yellow LineTowards Millennium City Centre

First train: 06:09Last train: 23:22Doors open: right

Vidhan Sabha

+2.65 min

2.65 min · 1.18 km

Civil Lines

+5.06 min

2.41 min · 1.05 km

Chawri Bazar

+12.45 min

2.37 min · 1.03 km

New Delhi

airport interchange

+14.46 min

2.01 min · 0.83 km

Rajiv Chowk

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 2·underground7.44 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

17 min

Total time

stops

7.44 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Vishwavidyalaya	06:09	23:22	Towards Millennium City Centre
Rajiv Chowk	06:26	23:45	Towards Vishwavidyalaya

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

1.00 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.46 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~30 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹30

Bike

₹54

Auto

₹120

Cab

₹214

Estimates for 7.44 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

Vishwavidyalaya

underground

University Road, Delhi University North Campus, Delhi 110007

Weekdays: 06:09 – 23:22(Sundays from 06:39)

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Key exits

University Road (DU North Campus main gate)· Delhi University main gate, Vice Chancellor office♿

Chhatra Marg· DU colleges cluster, Miranda House♿

Mall Road· Maurice Nagar, DU Sports complex♿

Vijay Nagar· Vijay Nagar student housing, Hudson Lane♿

First underground station on the Yellow Line going south. Gate 1 directly faces the DU main gate — most students use this exit.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMDrinking 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