Botanical Garden Central Secretariat Delhi Metro Route
बोटैनिकल गार्डन → सेंट्रल सेक्रेटेरिएट
⇄ Reverse Route
📍 Quick Answer:
Botanical Garden se Central Secretariat tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 34 minutes lagte hain,
14 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹43 (Token) /
₹39 (Smart Card).
1 interchange hain is route par.
📍 Route Overview
The Botanical Garden to Central Secretariat metro route is one of Delhi Metro's efficient connections, spanning 13.9 km in approximately 34 minutes. Commuters travel through 14 stations via the Blue Line, Violet Line lines. A train change at 1 interchange station is needed.
बोटैनिकल गार्डन से सेंट्रल सेक्रेटेरिएट — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
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Mandi House
मंडी हाउस BLU
Platform 1
✓ → Towards DWARKA SECTOR 21
🚉 Get Down Here
BLU
Platform 1✓ → Towards Towards DWARKA SECTOR 21
🚶 Walk ~5 min to next platform
🚆 Board Here
VIO
Platform 4✓ → Towards Towards RAJA NAHAR SINGH
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Botanical Garden to Central Secretariat by Delhi Metro is approximately 34 minutes, covering a distance of 13.9 km.
This route requires 1 interchange. Please allow an additional 3–5 minutes per interchange for platform change and waiting time. Total estimated journey time including interchange: approximately 38 minutes.
📍 Botanical Garden → Central Secretariat Route Map
🗺️ Botanical Garden → Central Secretariat — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Botanical Garden to Central Secretariat is calculated based on the distance of 13.9 km as per the DMRC fare chart (w.e.f. August 2025).
| Ticket Type | Fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Token / QR Code | ₹43 | Buy at counter, token machine, or DMRC app |
| Smart Card | ₹39 | 10% discount on token fare |
| Smart Card Off-Peak | ₹31 | 20% off (off-peak hours) |
| Holiday / Sunday | ₹43 | Same as token fare |
| Tourist Card (1 Day) | ₹200 | Unlimited rides — valid from first trip |
| Tourist Card (3 Days) | ₹500 | Unlimited rides for 3 consecutive days |
| Children (under 3 yrs) | Free | Must be accompanied by adult |
| ⚠️ Ticketless Penalty | ₹250 | Always carry a valid ticket |
🔄 Interchange Stations
You will need to change metro lines at the following interchange station on this journey:
🚇 Metro Lines & Train Timings
💡 Travel Tips
- Avoid peak hours (8–10 AM and 5–8 PM) for a more comfortable commute.
- Recharge your Smart Card to get 10% discount on every trip.
- Stand to the right on escalators so others can walk past on the left.
- Keep your metro token or card ready before reaching the exit gates.
- At interchange stations, follow colour-coded signboards to find your next platform quickly.
- Download the official DMRC app for real-time train tracking, recharge, and travel updates.
🔍 Interactive Route Finder
Get step-by-step directions, platform numbers, fares, and interchange details using the full interactive finder.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (25 questions)
The Delhi Metro route from Botanical Garden to Central Secretariat is via the Blue Line and Violet Line. The journey covers 14 stations via the Blue Line and Violet Line. Use the interactive route finder above to get step-by-step directions.
There are 14 stations between Botanical Garden and Central Secretariat by Delhi Metro (including both the source and destination stations).
The Delhi Metro journey from Botanical Garden to Central Secretariat takes approximately 34 minutes. This estimate does not include waiting time at interchange stations.
Yes — you need to change trains at 1 interchange station. See the step-by-step route above.
Using a Smart Card for the Botanical Garden to Central Secretariat journey saves ₹4 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹39 vs Token: ₹43.
The first Delhi Metro train from Botanical Garden towards Central Secretariat departs at approximately 5:30 AM on the Blue Line.
The last Delhi Metro train from Botanical Garden towards Central Secretariat is at approximately 11:30 PM on the Blue Line. Plan your journey accordingly.
No. The Botanical Garden to Central Secretariat route requires 1 interchange. Follow the colour-coded signboards.
Check the platform board at Botanical Garden for the train going towards Central Secretariat. Platform Platform No. 1 heads towards Towards start (1). Platform Platform No. 2 heads towards Towards end (2).
The Botanical Garden to Central Secretariat route has 1 interchange. See the step-by-step section above for which stations to change at.
The best time to travel from Botanical Garden to Central Secretariat is before 8:00 AM or after 8:30 PM on weekdays to avoid peak-hour crowds. Off-peak also gives a Smart Card discount.
Use the Delhi Metro Route Finder on this page: enter Botanical Garden as source and Central Secretariat as destination for the optimal route, station count, travel time, fare, and interchange details.
No. Delhi Metro does not run at midnight. The last train from Botanical Garden towards Central Secretariat is at approximately 11:30 PM. For late-night travel, use pre-booked cabs or Delhi Night Bus.
Delhi Metro allows luggage up to 25 kg or 60 cm × 45 cm × 25 cm free of charge on the Botanical Garden to Central Secretariat route. Oversized items may be restricted. All bags go through X-ray at entry.
Delhi Metro is one of the safest transit systems in India. The Botanical Garden to Central Secretariat route is covered by CISF security, CCTV at all stations, and dedicated women-only coaches on every train.
Yes. Every Delhi Metro train on the Botanical Garden to Central Secretariat route has at least one dedicated women-only coach at the front of the train, marked with a pink colour band.
Stations on the Botanical Garden to Central Secretariat route have lifts, ramps, tactile paths, and wheelchair assistance. Contact the Station Master for dedicated support.
The official DMRC app "Delhi Metro Rail" (Android and iOS) shows real-time schedules, platform numbers, and route maps for the Botanical Garden to Central Secretariat journey.
The off-peak Smart Card fare from Botanical Garden to Central Secretariat is ₹31. Off-peak hours are before 8:00 AM and after 8:00 PM on weekdays, and all day on Sundays and public holidays.
Yes. A Smart Card saves ₹4 on the Botanical Garden to Central Secretariat route (₹39 vs ₹43 token). Smart Cards also skip the token queue and offer off-peak discounts.
Bicycles are permitted on select routes during off-peak hours (before 8 AM and after 8 PM on weekdays, all day weekends) at no extra charge, subject to space availability.
Delhi Metro does not currently offer route-specific monthly passes for Botanical Garden to Central Secretariat. A Smart Card at ₹39 per trip is the most economical regular commuting option.
By taking Delhi Metro instead of a car, you save approximately 1.2 kg of CO₂ on the Botanical Garden to Central Secretariat journey (13.9 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.
Smart Card passengers save ₹4 (10%) on the Botanical Garden to Central Secretariat route. Token/QR fare is ₹43; Smart Card fare is ₹39. Recharge at any Delhi Metro station or via the DMRC app.
The Botanical Garden to Central Secretariat route has 1 interchange. The Botanical Garden to Central Secretariat route has 1 interchange. See the step-by-step section above for which stations to change at.
💡 Smart Travel Tips — Botanical Garden to Central Secretariat
⏰ Best Time to Travel
Avoid 8–10 AM and 5:30–8:30 PM peak hours.
Travel before 8 AM or after 9 PM for a comfortable 34-minute journey.
Sunday mornings are the least crowded.
💳 Smart Card Saves Money
Token fare: ₹43 ·
Smart Card: ₹39 (10% off)
Monthly savings: ₹1716 for daily commuters.
Monthly savings: ₹1716 for daily commuters.
🚇 Platform Tips
Board from the front coaches at interchange stations — closest to exits.
Off-peak Smart Card gives extra 20% discount before 8 AM and after 8 PM.
🌙 Last Train Alert
Last metro from Botanical Garden:
11:30 PM
Miss it? Book Ola/Uber from station exit or use DMRC helpline 155370.
Miss it? Book Ola/Uber from station exit or use DMRC helpline 155370.
🌱 Environmental Impact — Why Take the Metro?
Taking the Delhi Metro from Botanical Garden to Central Secretariat (13.9 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
0.2g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
per journey
1.7g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
per journey
1.5g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
vs Car
₹4
💳 Smart Card
savings/trip
savings/trip
🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 1.5g CO₂ on this journey.
Delhi Metro's electric fleet runs on ~30% renewable energy, making it one of India's greenest transit systems.
· 💳 Use a Smart Card to save an additional ₹4 (10% discount) on every trip.
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