📍 Quick Answer:
Shastri Nagar se Rajiv Chowk tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 23 minutes lagte hain,
9 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹32 (Token) /
₹29 (Smart Card).
1 interchange hain is route par.
📍 Route Overview
Travelling from Shastri Nagar to Rajiv Chowk by Delhi Metro takes approximately 23 minutes covering 9.4 km across 9 stations. The route involves 1 interchange — details are shown in the step-by-step guide below.
शास्त्री नगर से राजीव चौक — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Shastri Nagar to Rajiv Chowk by Delhi Metro is approximately 23 minutes, covering a distance of 9.4 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 27 minutes.
📍 Shastri Nagar → Rajiv Chowk Route Map
🗺️ Shastri Nagar → Rajiv Chowk — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Shastri Nagar to Rajiv Chowk is calculated based on the distance of 9.4 km as per the DMRC fare chart (w.e.f. August 2025).
| Ticket Type | Fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Token / QR Code | ₹32 | Buy at counter, token machine, or DMRC app |
| Smart Card | ₹29 | 10% discount on token fare |
| Smart Card Off-Peak | ₹23 | 20% off (off-peak hours) |
| Holiday / Sunday | ₹32 | 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
- 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
Quick summary — Shastri Nagar to Rajiv Chowk: ₹32 fare, ~23 minutes, 9 stations via Red Line and Yellow Line, 1 interchange.
🚇 Related Metro Lines
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
Click (+) on any station for details
Kashmere Gate
कश्मीरी गेट RED
Platform 4
✓ → Towards SHAHEED STHAL (NEW BUS ADDA)
🔄 Change Line: RED → YEL
🚉 Get Down Here
RED
Platform 4✓ → Towards Towards SHAHEED STHAL (NEW BUS ADDA)
🚶 Walk ~5 min to next platform
🚆 Board Here
YEL
Platform 1✓ → Towards Towards HUDA CITY CENTRE
📍 Nearby Routes from Shastri Nagar
🔍 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 Shastri Nagar to Rajiv Chowk is via the Red Line and Yellow Line. The journey covers 9 stations via the Red Line and Yellow Line. Use the interactive route finder above to get step-by-step directions.
There are 9 stations between Shastri Nagar and Rajiv Chowk by Delhi Metro (including both the source and destination stations).
The Delhi Metro journey from Shastri Nagar to Rajiv Chowk takes approximately 23 minutes. This estimate does not include waiting time at interchange stations.
The Delhi Metro fare from Shastri Nagar to Rajiv Chowk is ₹32 for a token and ₹29 with a Smart Card (10% discount). The off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹23.
Yes — you need to change trains at 1 interchange station. See the step-by-step route above.
The Delhi Metro route distance from Shastri Nagar to Rajiv Chowk is approximately 9.4 km.
Using a Smart Card for the Shastri Nagar to Rajiv Chowk journey saves ₹3 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹29 vs Token: ₹32.
The first Delhi Metro train from Shastri Nagar towards Rajiv Chowk departs at approximately 5:00 AM on the Red Line.
No. The Shastri Nagar to Rajiv Chowk route requires 1 interchange. Follow the colour-coded signboards.
Check the platform board at Shastri Nagar 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 Shastri Nagar takes the same time (~23 min) and distance (9.4 km). The fare is also ₹32 (token) / ₹29 (Smart Card).
The Shastri Nagar 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 Shastri Nagar 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 Shastri Nagar 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 Shastri Nagar 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 Shastri Nagar 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 Shastri Nagar 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 off-peak Smart Card fare from Shastri Nagar to Rajiv Chowk is ₹23. 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 ₹3 on the Shastri Nagar to Rajiv Chowk route (₹29 vs ₹32 token). Smart Cards also skip the token queue and offer off-peak discounts.
Delhi Metro does not currently offer route-specific monthly passes for Shastri Nagar to Rajiv Chowk. A Smart Card at ₹29 per trip is the most economical regular commuting option.
Smart Card passengers save ₹3 (10%) on the Shastri Nagar to Rajiv Chowk route. Token/QR fare is ₹32; Smart Card fare is ₹29. Recharge at any Delhi Metro station or via the DMRC app.
The Shastri Nagar to Rajiv Chowk route has 1 interchange. The Shastri Nagar 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 Shastri Nagar to Rajiv Chowk trip. Scan it at the AFC gate at Shastri Nagar to enter, then scan again at Rajiv Chowk to exit — valid for one journey, usually within 130 minutes.
Yes. On every train between Shastri Nagar and Rajiv Chowk, the first coach in the direction of travel is reserved for women, marked with pink signage. Men may travel in it only while accompanying a woman, child, or senior/differently-abled passenger.
Travelling from Shastri Nagar 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 — Shastri Nagar 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 23-minute journey.
Sunday mornings are the least crowded.
💳 Smart Card Saves Money
Token fare: ₹32 ·
Smart Card: ₹29 (10% off)
Monthly savings: ₹1276 for daily commuters.
Monthly savings: ₹1276 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 Shastri Nagar:
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 Shastri Nagar to Rajiv Chowk (9.4 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
0.2g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
per journey
1.1g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
per journey
0.9g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
vs Car
₹3
💳 Smart Card
savings/trip
savings/trip
🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 0.9g 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 ₹3 (10% discount) on every trip.
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