Botanical Garden Kailash Colony Delhi Metro Route
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📍 Route Overview
The Botanical Garden to Kailash Colony metro route is one of Delhi Metro's efficient connections, spanning 12.7 km in approximately 30 minutes. Commuters travel through 11 stations via the Magenta Line, Violet Line lines. A train change at 1 interchange station is needed.
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Botanical Garden to Kailash Colony by Delhi Metro is approximately 30 minutes, covering a distance of 12.7 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 34 minutes.
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Botanical Garden to Kailash Colony is calculated based on the distance of 12.7 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
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
There are 11 stations between Botanical Garden and Kailash Colony, including both the start and end stations.
The metro fare from Botanical Garden to Kailash Colony is ₹43 for a Token/QR Code ticket and ₹39 with a Smart Card (10% discount). Off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹31.
The metro journey from Botanical Garden to Kailash Colony takes approximately 30 minutes. If you include interchange wait time, allow 34 minutes total.
Yes — you need to change trains 1 time on this route. The step-by-step route above shows exactly where to change.
The metro route distance from Botanical Garden to Kailash Colony is approximately 12.7 km.
The first metro from Botanical Garden towards Kailash Colony departs at approximately 5:30 AM and the last train is at 11:30 PM. Trains run every 4-7 minutes during peak hours.
🌱 Environmental Impact — Why Take the Metro?
Taking the Delhi Metro from Botanical Garden to Kailash Colony (12.7 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
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