Qutab Minar to Rajiv Chowk — Delhi Metro Route & Fare

The Delhi Metro fare from Qutab Minar to Rajiv Chowk is ₹43 by token and ₹39 with a smart card, and the journey takes about 22 minutes with 0 interchanges. This page covers the Qutab Minar→Rajiv Chowk journey on the Delhi Metro: the fare, travel time, interchanges and what you will find at each end of the trip.

13 stations0 interchanges~22 min₹43 token₹39 smart card14.6 km

Starting point: Qutab Minar station

Gateway to the Qutub Complex — Delhi's first UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Qutub Minar, built in 1193, is the tallest brick minaret in the world at 72.5 metres. The complex includes the mysterious Iron Pillar that has resisted rust for over 1,600 years.

Near Qutab Minar: Qutub Minar Complex (1.5km), Mehrauli Archaeological Park (1.8km), Garden of Five Senses (2km).

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 Qutab Minar to Rajiv Chowk? ₹43 by token and ₹39 with a smart card (smart card saves ~10%).

How long does the Qutab Minar to Rajiv Chowk journey take? About 22 minutes with 0 interchanges.

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