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Botanical Garden → Kalkaji Mandir

Delhi Metro Route

~16 min ₹30 (₹27 smart card) 9 stations
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How to travel from Botanical Garden to Kalkaji Mandir by Metro

To travel from Botanical Garden to Kalkaji Mandir on the Delhi Metro, take the Magenta Line — it's a direct journey with no interchange needed. Board at Botanical Garden and alight at Kalkaji Mandir after 8 stops.

The total journey covers 9 stations and takes approximately 16 minutes. The fare is ₹30 with a token or ₹27 with a Delhi Metro Smart Card (10% discount).

Delhi Metro trains run from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM daily on most lines, with the Airport Express running 4:40 AM to 11:40 PM. During peak hours trains come every 3 to 8 minutes depending on the line and section. Plan extra time during rush hours as trains can be crowded on busy corridors.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take from Botanical Garden to Kalkaji Mandir by metro?
The metro journey from Botanical Garden to Kalkaji Mandir takes approximately 16 minutes, covering 9 stations.
What is the metro fare from Botanical Garden to Kalkaji Mandir?
The fare from Botanical Garden to Kalkaji Mandir is ₹30 with a token/QR ticket, or ₹27 with a Delhi Metro Smart Card (10% discount). Fares are distance-based and deducted automatically at exit gates.
Which metro line goes from Botanical Garden to Kalkaji Mandir?
Take the Magenta Line directly from Botanical Garden to Kalkaji Mandir — no interchange needed.
What is the first and last metro from Botanical Garden?
The first metro from terminal stations on this line departs at 6:00 AM on most lines and the last at 11:00 PM, seven days a week including weekends and holidays. The Airport Express is the exception, running 4:40 AM to 11:40 PM. The exact time at Botanical Garden will be a few minutes later depending on how far it is from the terminal. Check our timings page for details.