IIT Delhi to Patel Nagar Delhi Metro Route
The Delhi Metro route from IIT Delhi to Patel Nagar covers 16 stations in approximately 44 minutes. The fare is ₹43 with a token and ₹39 with a smart card. This route uses Magenta Line (Line 8) and Yellow Line (Line 2) and Blue Line (Line 3) with 2 interchanges: change at Hauz Khas from Magenta Line (Line 8) to Yellow Line (Line 2); change at Rajiv Chowk from Yellow Line (Line 2) to Blue Line (Line 3). The total distance is 16.3 km. The first train from IIT Delhi leaves at about 5:38 AM (Magenta Line (Line 8) towards Botanical Garden) and reaches Patel Nagar around 6:22 AM. The last departure from IIT Delhi that still reaches Patel Nagar is at about 11:32 PM; later trains leave IIT Delhi but miss the last connection.
Stations, fares and timings checked against official data as of March 2026. Source: DMRC. Timings can vary on weekends and holidays.
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Daily Commute Cost
| Trip | Token | Smart card |
|---|---|---|
| One way | ₹43 | ₹39 |
| Return (daily) | ₹86 | ₹78 |
| Monthly (22 working days) | ₹1,892 | ₹1,716 |
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How to travel from IIT Delhi to Patel Nagar by Delhi Metro
The Delhi Metro route from IIT Delhi to Patel Nagar covers 16 stations (16.3 km) with an estimated travel time of ~44 minutes. The fare is ₹43 with a token and ₹39 with a smart card.
This route requires 2 interchanges: change from Magenta Line (Line 8) to Yellow Line (Line 2) at Hauz Khas; change from Yellow Line (Line 2) to Blue Line (Line 3) at Rajiv Chowk. Follow the interchange signs at the station to switch platforms.
The Delhi Metro operates daily from 5:00 AM – 11:20 PM. Trains run every 2–5 minutes during peak hours and every 5–10 minutes during off-peak hours. We recommend using a smart card for faster entry and a discount on fares.
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