Kalkaji Mandir to Rajiv Chowk — Delhi Metro Route & Fare

The Delhi Metro fare from Kalkaji Mandir to Rajiv Chowk is ₹43 by token and ₹39 with a smart card, and the journey takes about 24 minutes with 1 interchange. This page covers the Kalkaji Mandir→Rajiv Chowk journey on the Delhi Metro: the fare, travel time, interchanges and what you will find at each end of the trip.

11 stations1 interchange~24 min₹43 token₹39 smart card12.3 km

Starting point: Kalkaji Mandir station

Named after the ancient Kalkaji Temple, one of Delhi's oldest Hindu shrines. The Kalkaji Temple is dedicated to Goddess Kali and is believed to date back to the Mahabharata era. It sees massive crowds during Navratri.

Near Kalkaji Mandir: Kalkaji Temple (300m), Lotus Temple (700m), Nehru Place (800m).

Destination: Rajiv Chowk station

Delhi's busiest metro station, located at Connaught Place — the commercial heart of New Delhi. Connaught Place was built in 1933, designed by Robert Tor Russell in a Georgian style. It's one of the largest financial, commercial, and business centres in India.

Near Rajiv Chowk: Connaught Place (inner & outer circle) (100m), Jantar Mantar (500m), Hanuman Mandir (400m), Central Park, CP (200m), Wenger's Bakery (200m).

Onward transport: DTC Bus Stand (Connaught Place), Prepaid Auto/Taxi Stand, Yulu Bike Zone.

Fare (DMRC 2026 slabs)

DistanceTokenSmart Card
0 – 2 km₹11₹10
2 – 5 km₹21₹19
5 – 12 km₹32₹29
12 – 21 km₹43₹39
21 – 32 km₹54₹49
Over 32 km₹64₹58

Smart Card gives ~10% off every trip. Fares follow DMRC distance slabs.

Train timings

Delhi Metro runs from about 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM daily. Trains arrive every 2–5 minutes on the main lines during peak hours and every 5–8 minutes off-peak. Check first/last train details in the timings guide.

Frequently asked

What is the Delhi Metro fare from Kalkaji Mandir to Rajiv Chowk? ₹43 by token and ₹39 with a smart card (smart card saves ~10%).

How long does the Kalkaji Mandir to Rajiv Chowk journey take? About 24 minutes with 1 interchange.

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