Kalkaji Mandir Rajiv Chowk Delhi Metro Route

कालकाजी मंदिर → राजीव चौक
⇄ Reverse Route
📍 Quick Answer: Kalkaji Mandir se Rajiv Chowk tak Delhi Metro mein approximately 28 minutes lagte hain, 11 stations se guzarte hue. Fare: ₹43 (Token) / ₹39 (Smart Card). 1 interchange hain is route par.
💰 ₹43 Token
💳 ₹39 Smart Card
⏱ 28 min
🚉 11 stations
📍 14.3 km
🔄 1 interchange
🌅 First: 5:30 AM
🌙 Last: 11:30 PM

📍 Route Overview

The Delhi Metro route from Kalkaji Mandir to Rajiv Chowk covers approximately 14.3 km with a travel time of around 28 minutes. The journey passes through 11 stations and requires 1 interchange.

This route uses the Violet Line, Yellow Line lines of the Delhi Metro network, connecting these two stations efficiently across Delhi NCR.

कालकाजी मंदिर से राजीव चौक — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।

⏱ Distance & Travel Time

The total travel time from Kalkaji Mandir to Rajiv Chowk by Delhi Metro is approximately 28 minutes, covering a distance of 14.3 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 32 minutes.

📍 Kalkaji Mandir → Rajiv Chowk Route Map

🗺️ Kalkaji Mandir → Rajiv Chowk — Delhi Metro Route Map
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💰 Fare Details

The metro fare from Kalkaji Mandir to Rajiv Chowk is calculated based on the distance of 14.3 km as per the DMRC fare chart (w.e.f. August 2025).

Ticket TypeFareNotes
Token / QR Code₹43Buy at counter, token machine, or DMRC app
Smart Card₹3910% discount on token fare
Smart Card Off-Peak₹3120% off (off-peak hours)
Holiday / Sunday₹43Same as token fare
Tourist Card (1 Day)₹200Unlimited rides — valid from first trip
Tourist Card (3 Days)₹500Unlimited rides for 3 consecutive days
Children (under 3 yrs)FreeMust be accompanied by adult
⚠️ Ticketless Penalty₹250Always carry a valid ticket

🔄 Interchange Stations

You will need to change metro lines at the following interchange station on this journey:

Central Secretariat — Alight from Violet Line Platform 4 ✓ · Board Yellow Line Platform 2 ✓ · 🚶 ~5 min walk

🚇 Metro Lines & Train Timings

🌅 First Train: 5:30 AM
🌙 Last Train: 11:30 PM
⏱ Frequency: 4-7 minutes
🌅 First Train: 5:15 AM
🌙 Last Train: 11:45 PM
⏱ Frequency: 3-5 minutes

💡 Travel Tips

  • Check the direction board carefully at interchange stations.
  • Women-only coaches are at the front of every Delhi Metro train.
  • Download the official DMRC app for real-time train tracking and recharge.
  • Token machines accept ₹10, ₹20, ₹50 and ₹100 notes and coins.
  • 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.

📋 Journey Summary

In short: Kalkaji Mandir to Rajiv Chowk takes about 28 minutes across 11 stations on Violet Line and Yellow Line, with 1 interchange, for a fare of ₹43.

🚇 Related Metro Lines

Violet Line — Full Station List & Timings Yellow Line — Full Station List & Timings

🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List

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Kalkaji Mandir कालकाजी मंदिर VIO Platform 2 ✓ → Towards KASHMERE GATE
Nehru Place नेहरू प्लेस VIO Platform 2 ✓ → Towards KASHMERE GATE
Kailash Colony कैलाश कॉलोनी VIO Platform 2 ✓ → Towards KASHMERE GATE
Moolchand मूलचंद VIO Platform 2 ✓ → Towards KASHMERE GATE
Lajpat Nagar लाजपत नगर VIO Platform 2 ✓ → Towards KASHMERE GATE
Jangpura जंगपुरा VIO Platform 2 ✓ → Towards KASHMERE GATE
Jln Stadium जेएलएन स्टेडियम VIO Platform 2 ✓ → Towards KASHMERE GATE
Khan Market खान मार्केट VIO Platform 2 ✓ → Towards KASHMERE GATE
Central Secretariat सेंट्रल सेक्रेटेरिएट VIO Platform 4 ✓ → Towards KASHMERE GATE
🔄 Change Line: VIO → YEL
🚉 Get Down Here VIO Platform 4✓ → Towards Towards KASHMERE GATE
🚶 Walk ~5 min to next platform
🚆 Board Here YEL Platform 2✓ → Towards Towards SAMAYPUR BADLI
Patel Chowk पटेल चौक YEL Platform 2 ✓ → Towards SAMAYPUR BADLI
Rajiv Chowk राजीव चौक YEL Platform 2 ✓ → Towards SAMAYPUR BADLI

📍 Nearby Routes from Kalkaji Mandir

Kalkaji Mandir → Kailash Colony Kalkaji Mandir → Nehru Place Kalkaji Mandir → Govind Puri Kalkaji Mandir → Harkesh Nagar Okhla

🔍 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 Kalkaji Mandir to Rajiv Chowk is via the Violet Line and Yellow Line. The journey covers 11 stations via the Violet Line and Yellow Line. Use the interactive route finder above to get step-by-step directions.

The Delhi Metro journey from Kalkaji Mandir to Rajiv Chowk takes approximately 28 minutes. This estimate does not include waiting time at interchange stations.

The Delhi Metro fare from Kalkaji Mandir to Rajiv Chowk is ₹43 for a token and ₹39 with a Smart Card (10% discount). The off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹31.

Yes — you need to change trains at 1 interchange station. See the step-by-step route above.

The Delhi Metro route distance from Kalkaji Mandir to Rajiv Chowk is approximately 14.3 km.

Using a Smart Card for the Kalkaji Mandir to Rajiv Chowk journey saves ₹4 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹39 vs Token: ₹43.

The first Delhi Metro train from Kalkaji Mandir towards Rajiv Chowk departs at approximately 5:30 AM on the Violet Line.

No. The Kalkaji Mandir to Rajiv Chowk route requires 1 interchange. Follow the colour-coded signboards.

Check the platform board at Kalkaji Mandir for the train going towards Rajiv Chowk. Platform Platform No. 2 heads towards Towards start (2). Platform Platform No. 1 heads towards Towards end (1).

The reverse journey from Rajiv Chowk to Kalkaji Mandir takes the same time (~28 min) and distance (14.3 km). The fare is also ₹43 (token) / ₹39 (Smart Card).

The Kalkaji Mandir to Rajiv Chowk route has 1 interchange. See the step-by-step section above for which stations to change at.

The best time to travel from Kalkaji Mandir to Rajiv Chowk 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 Kalkaji Mandir as source and Rajiv Chowk 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 Kalkaji Mandir towards Rajiv Chowk is at approximately 11:30 PM. For late-night travel, use pre-booked cabs or Delhi Night Bus.

Delhi Metro is one of the safest transit systems in India. The Kalkaji Mandir to Rajiv Chowk 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 Kalkaji Mandir to Rajiv Chowk route has at least one dedicated women-only coach at the front of the train, marked with a pink colour band.

The official DMRC app "Delhi Metro Rail" (Android and iOS) shows real-time schedules, platform numbers, and route maps for the Kalkaji Mandir to Rajiv Chowk journey.

The off-peak Smart Card fare from Kalkaji Mandir to Rajiv Chowk 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 Kalkaji Mandir to Rajiv Chowk route (₹39 vs ₹43 token). Smart Cards also skip the token queue and offer off-peak discounts.

Delhi Metro does not currently offer route-specific monthly passes for Kalkaji Mandir to Rajiv Chowk. 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 1.3 kg of CO₂ on the Kalkaji Mandir to Rajiv Chowk journey (14.3 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.

Smart Card passengers save ₹4 (10%) on the Kalkaji Mandir to Rajiv Chowk route. Token/QR fare is ₹43; Smart Card fare is ₹39. Recharge at any Delhi Metro station or via the DMRC app.

The Kalkaji Mandir to Rajiv Chowk route has 1 interchange. The Kalkaji Mandir to Rajiv Chowk route has 1 interchange. See the step-by-step section above for which stations to change at.

Yes. Buy a QR code ticket via the DMRC Momentum 2.0 app or WhatsApp chatbot for your Kalkaji Mandir to Rajiv Chowk trip. Scan it at the AFC gate at Kalkaji Mandir to enter, then scan again at Rajiv Chowk to exit — valid for one journey, usually within 130 minutes.

Travelling from Kalkaji Mandir to Rajiv Chowk, let passengers exit before boarding, queue on the marked platform lines, stand right on escalators, avoid loud calls or music, and offer priority seats to those who need them — especially useful advice if you're changing lines en route.

💡 Smart Travel Tips — Kalkaji Mandir to Rajiv Chowk

⏰ 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 28-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.
🚇 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 Kalkaji Mandir: 11:30 PM
Miss it? Book Ola/Uber from station exit or use DMRC helpline 155370.

🌱 Environmental Impact — Why Take the Metro?

Taking the Delhi Metro from Kalkaji Mandir to Rajiv Chowk (14.3 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.

0.2g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
1.7g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
1.5g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
₹4
💳 Smart Card
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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