📍 Quick Answer:
Rajiv Chowk se Kalkaji Mandir 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.
📍 Route Overview
The Delhi Metro route from Rajiv Chowk to Kalkaji Mandir 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 Yellow Line, Violet Line lines of the Delhi Metro network, connecting these two stations efficiently across Delhi NCR.
राजीव चौक से कालकाजी मंदिर — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
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Central Secretariat
सेंट्रल सेक्रेटेरिएट YEL
Platform 1
✓ → Towards HUDA CITY CENTRE
🚉 Get Down Here
YEL
Platform 1✓ → Towards Towards HUDA CITY CENTRE
🚶 Walk ~5 min to next platform
🚆 Board Here
VIO
Platform 3✓ → Towards Towards RAJA NAHAR SINGH
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Rajiv Chowk to Kalkaji Mandir 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.
📍 Rajiv Chowk → Kalkaji Mandir Route Map
🗺️ Rajiv Chowk → Kalkaji Mandir — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Rajiv Chowk to Kalkaji Mandir is calculated based on the distance of 14.3 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:
Central Secretariat
— Alight from Yellow Line
Platform 1
✓ · Board Violet Line
Platform 3
✓ · 🚶 ~5 min walk
🚇 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 Rajiv Chowk to Kalkaji Mandir is via the Yellow Line and Violet Line. The journey covers 11 stations via the Yellow Line and Violet Line. Use the interactive route finder above to get step-by-step directions.
There are 11 stations between Rajiv Chowk and Kalkaji Mandir by Delhi Metro (including both the source and destination stations).
The Delhi Metro journey from Rajiv Chowk to Kalkaji Mandir takes approximately 28 minutes. This estimate does not include waiting time at interchange stations.
The Delhi Metro fare from Rajiv Chowk to Kalkaji Mandir 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 Rajiv Chowk to Kalkaji Mandir is approximately 14.3 km.
Using a Smart Card for the Rajiv Chowk to Kalkaji Mandir journey saves ₹4 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹39 vs Token: ₹43.
The first Delhi Metro train from Rajiv Chowk towards Kalkaji Mandir departs at approximately 5:15 AM on the Yellow Line.
The last Delhi Metro train from Rajiv Chowk towards Kalkaji Mandir is at approximately 11:45 PM on the Yellow Line. Plan your journey accordingly.
No. The Rajiv Chowk to Kalkaji Mandir route requires 1 interchange. Follow the colour-coded signboards.
Check the platform board at Rajiv Chowk for the train going towards Kalkaji Mandir. Platform Platform No. 2 heads towards Towards start (2). Platform Platform No. 1 heads towards Towards end (1).
The reverse journey from Kalkaji Mandir to Rajiv Chowk takes the same time (~28 min) and distance (14.3 km). The fare is also ₹43 (token) / ₹39 (Smart Card).
The best time to travel from Rajiv Chowk to Kalkaji Mandir 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 Rajiv Chowk as source and Kalkaji Mandir 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 Rajiv Chowk towards Kalkaji Mandir is at approximately 11:45 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 Rajiv Chowk to Kalkaji Mandir 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 Rajiv Chowk to Kalkaji Mandir 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 Rajiv Chowk to Kalkaji Mandir route has at least one dedicated women-only coach at the front of the train, marked with a pink colour band.
Stations on the Rajiv Chowk to Kalkaji Mandir route have lifts, ramps, tactile paths, and wheelchair assistance. Contact the Station Master for dedicated support.
The off-peak Smart Card fare from Rajiv Chowk to Kalkaji Mandir 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 Rajiv Chowk to Kalkaji Mandir 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 Rajiv Chowk to Kalkaji Mandir. 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 Rajiv Chowk to Kalkaji Mandir journey (14.3 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.
Smart Card passengers save ₹4 (10%) on the Rajiv Chowk to Kalkaji Mandir route. Token/QR fare is ₹43; Smart Card fare is ₹39. Recharge at any Delhi Metro station or via the DMRC app.
The Rajiv Chowk to Kalkaji Mandir route has 1 interchange. The Rajiv Chowk to Kalkaji Mandir route has 1 interchange. See the step-by-step section above for which stations to change at.
💡 Smart Travel Tips — Rajiv Chowk to Kalkaji Mandir
⏰ 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.
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 Rajiv Chowk:
11:45 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 Rajiv Chowk to Kalkaji Mandir (14.3 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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