Journey summary

IIT to Botanical Garden

Line-by-line directions for this trip

UniversityDirect long journey

Travelling from IIT to Botanical Garden on the Delhi Metro takes approximately 30 minutes covering 15 stations and 0 interchanges (direct). The standard token fare is ₹43 (or ₹39 with a Smart Card).

Return journey

Travel Time

30 min

Standard Fare

₹43

Smart Card

₹39

Interchanges

Direct (0)

Total Stations

Distance

17.1 km

First and last train times use reported IIT timing data. Direction-wise timing can vary by line and destination.

Route plan

Start on Magenta Line towards Botanical Garden from IIT. Stay on the same metro line until Botanical Garden.

Useful for students and campus visitors who need a clear interchange plan and station-entry reference.

This route connects the area around Kusuma School of Biological Sciences with the area around Botanic Garden Bus Station.

Magenta LineBoard for 14 stations

Towards Botanical Garden

IIT to Botanical Garden

Route at a glance

Calculated network summary

This summary is calculated for IIT to Botanical Gardenfrom the ordered station and line graph used by the planner.

Journey type

University

Lines used

Magenta Line

Network changes

Direct journey

Practical planning note: Large campuses may be some distance from the metro exit, so include the final walk or local connection in your plan.

Line and station naming reference: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation operational network map

Reference reviewed 9 August 2026. Fare and travel time remain planner estimates; check official live notices before travelling.

Route Timeline

Magenta LineBoard for 14 stationsTowards Botanical Garden

IIT

Start journey on Magenta Line towards Botanical Garden

Jasola Vihar Shaheen Bagh

Kalindi Kunj

Okhla Bird Sanctuary

Botanical Garden

Destination

Destination station

Botanical Garden

Blue Line (Main)Magenta Line

View station details

Parking

Recorded as available

ATM

Recorded as available

Toilet

Recorded as available

Lift

Recorded as available

Escalator

Recorded as available

Nearby places

Botanic Garden Bus Station, Noida Botanical Garden, Shaheed Smarak Smriti Park

Useful exits

Gate No. 1: Captain Vijayant Thapar Marg
Gate No. 4: Multilevel parking
Gate No. 3: Captain Vijayant Thapar Marg

Accessibility information

Lift No.3: Near Gate No.1 of the Station; towards DHL
Lift No.4A: Near Gate No.3 of Station; towards Botanical Garden Republic

DMRC published reference; verify current gate and lift status on arrival.

Facilities reported along this route

Stations where our current data records selected passenger facilities. Confirm essential facilities before travel.

Parking

5 stations

Kalkaji Mandir Jasola Vihar Shaheen Bagh Kalindi Kunj Okhla Bird Sanctuary Botanical Garden

ATM

3 stations

Hauz Khas Kalkaji Mandir Botanical Garden

Toilet

15 stations

IIT Hauz Khas Panchsheel Park Chirag Delhi Greater Kailash Nehru Enclave+9 more

Journey overview

This calculated journey covers approximately 17.1 km and 14 stops. The planner estimates 30 minutes of travel and a standard estimated fare of ₹43. It uses 1 line section without a line change.

Route character

This is a direct metro journey from IIT to Botanical Garden on Magenta Line, which usually makes it easier to follow station signage and stay on one platform direction throughout the trip.

Direct long journey: Useful for students and campus visitors who need a clear interchange plan and station-entry reference.

This route connects the area around Kusuma School of Biological Sciences with the area around Botanic Garden Bus Station.

This route's line signature is Magenta Line (IIT to Botanical Garden). The first stations in travel order are IIT, Hauz Khas, Panchsheel Park, Chirag Delhi, Greater Kailash, Nehru Enclave, and more, which helps make this station pair distinct from other journeys using some of the same interchange hubs.

Line-by-line summary

Ride the Magenta Line from IIT to Botanical Garden towards Botanical Garden. This section covers 14 stops.

Origin and destination station details

Origin station

Leaving IIT

IIT is metro station on the magenta line.

Address / access area: IIT Metro Station; access reference: Near Gate No.2 of the Station; towards SDA Market
Parking: Not confirmed in the reviewed station data.
Accessibility reference: 2 published accessible entry or gate references; verify live lift and gate status.
Station hours / first and last train: DMRC First/Last Train Time tool for this station pair and direction.

Nearby: Kusuma School of Biological Sciences, Bio-Tech Lawns, Red Square, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi.

Full IIT station guide Source reviewed 20 August 2026

Destination station

Arriving at Botanical Garden

Botanical Garden is interchange station in noida metro network.

Address / access area: Botanical Garden Metro Station; access reference: Captain Vijayant Thapar Marg
Parking: Listed as available; confirm live access and vehicle rules.
Accessibility reference: 4 published accessible entry or gate references; verify live lift and gate status.
Station hours / first and last train: DMRC First/Last Train Time tool for this station pair and direction.

Nearby: Botanic Garden Bus Station, Noida Botanical Garden, Shaheed Smarak Smriti Park.

Full Botanical Garden station guide Source reviewed 20 August 2026

Useful gate context

IIT gates

Gate No. 3: IIT Delhi | Gate No. 2: SDA Market

Botanical Garden gates

Gate No. 1: Captain Vijayant Thapar Marg | Gate No. 4: Multilevel parking

Stations on this route

These stations are listed in travel order using the same network data as the route calculation.

Fare and journey time are planning estimates. Platform numbers, live disruptions and gate availability can change, so confirm the line name and terminal direction on station displays before boarding.

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IIT station guide Botanical Garden station guide

Fare Options

Estimated fare by payment type. Eligibility, operator rules and the final amount shown before payment take priority.

Calculate another Delhi Metro fare

Standard fare (QR ticket)

Standard estimated fare

Base

₹43

Smart card / NCMC fare

Estimated smart card fare

₹39

Discounted fare (off-peak / MJQRT)

Estimated fare where eligible

20% off

₹34.4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the metro route from IIT to Botanical Garden?

The metro route from IIT to Botanical Garden has 15 stations, 17.1 km approximate distance and 0 interchanges. Follow the station-by-station timeline for the complete route.

How much is the fare from IIT to Botanical Garden?

The estimated standard fare for this route is ₹43.0. With a smart card or NCMC, the estimate is ₹39.0. The eligible off-peak/MJQRT estimate is ₹34.4. Operator eligibility rules and the final amount shown before payment take priority.

How long does it take from IIT to Botanical Garden?

The estimated travel time is 30 minutes, including interchange time where applicable.

Which metro line should I board from IIT?

Board the Magenta Line from IIT towards Botanical Garden.

Where do I change metro between IIT and Botanical Garden?

No interchange is required on this route. You can stay on the same metro line until Botanical Garden.

How many stations are there from IIT to Botanical Garden?

There are 15 stations on the route from IIT to Botanical Garden, including the starting and destination stations. This means there are 14 metro stops between the two stations.

Which metro lines are used from IIT to Botanical Garden?

This route uses Magenta Line. Follow the route timeline to see where each line starts and where to change trains.

What are the stations between IIT and Botanical Garden?

Stations on this route are IIT, Hauz Khas, Panchsheel Park, Chirag Delhi, Greater Kailash, Nehru Enclave, Kalkaji Mandir, Okhla NSIC, Sukhdev Vihar, Jamia Millia Islamia, Okhla Vihar, Jasola Vihar Shaheen Bagh, Kalindi Kunj, Okhla Bird Sanctuary, Botanical Garden.

What kind of metro journey is IIT to Botanical Garden?

IIT to Botanical Garden is best described here as a direct long journey. Useful for students and campus visitors who need a clear interchange plan and station-entry reference.

Which gate can help when starting from IIT?

IIT currently has reported gate references such as Gate No. 3 for IIT Delhi; Gate No. 2 for SDA Market. Station signboards and live gate operations should be treated as the final reference on the day of travel.

What is reported near Botanical Garden after this journey?

Reported nearby places around Botanical Garden include Botanic Garden Bus Station, Noida Botanical Garden, Shaheed Smarak Smriti Park. Use the station exit and gate boards to match your final destination after arriving.