Blue Line Route Guide Β· 2026

Noida Electronic City to Rajiv Chowk Metro Route: Distance, Time & Fare

Everything you need to know about one of Delhi Metro's most-travelled Blue Line corridors β€” from platform info to the best gate at Rajiv Chowk.

πŸ“… Updated April 2026 πŸ”΅ Blue Line Direct πŸ“ 23.6 km Β· 22 Stations ⏱ 8 min read

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Noida Electronic City β†’ Rajiv Chowk

Fare: β‚Ή54 (Smart Card) Time: ~50 mins Stops: 22 stations

Station List: Noida Electronic City β†’ Sector 62 Noida β†’ Sector 59 Noida β†’ Sector 61 Noida β†’ Sector 52 Noida β†’ Sector 34 Noida β†’ Noida City Centre β†’ Golf Course β†’ Botanical Garden β†’ Noida Sector 18 β†’ Noida Sector 16 β†’ Noida Sector 15 β†’ New Ashok Nagar β†’ Mayur Vihar Extension β†’ Mayur Vihar I β†’ Akshardham β†’ Yamuna Bank β†’ Indraprastha β†’ Supreme Court β†’ Mandi House β†’ Barakhamba Road β†’ Rajiv Chowk.

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⚑ Main Route Summary
Distance
~23.6 kmNoida to Connaught Place
Total Stops
22 StationsIntermediate stops
Token Fare
β‚Ή60Standard token price
Est. Travel Time
~50 minIncl. dwell time at stops
Peak Frequency
~3–5 minWeekday peak hours
First Train (from NEC)
06:00 AMMon–Sat
Last Train
10:23 PMFrom Noida Electronic City

If you work in Noida's Sector 62 or 63 IT belt and commute to Connaught Place β€” or if you're simply planning a day out in central Delhi from Electronic City β€” this route is your daily lifeline. The Noida Electronic City to Rajiv Chowk metro route on the Delhi Metro Blue Line is one of the most-used corridors in the entire DMRC network, connecting Noida's eastern IT hub directly to the nerve centre of Delhi without a single interchange.

This guide gives you verified data on distance, travel time, fares, every intermediate station, platform specifics at both ends, gate-by-gate exit information at Rajiv Chowk, and the kind of insider tips that help you board the right carriage and save real minutes on your daily commute.

01 Noida Electronic City Station β€” Your Starting Point

Noida Electronic City metro station is the eastern terminus of Delhi Metro's Blue Line (Line 3). Inaugurated on 9 March 2019 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, it was built to serve the dense belt of IT companies, BPO campuses, and software parks concentrated in Sectors 62 and 63 of Noida. The station sits at the edge of National Highway 24 and connects the Indirapuram residential zone on one side to the heart of Noida's tech corridor on the other.

πŸ”΅ Noida Electronic City Origin / Terminus
Station Type
Elevated β€” built on a steel viaduct above road level. Good visibility from the highway, easy to spot.
Line
Blue Line (Line 3) β€” Eastern Terminus toward Dwarka Sector 21
Platforms
Two side platforms (Platform 1 and Platform 2 β€” see below)
First Train
06:00 AM (Monday–Saturday) toward Dwarka Sector 21 / Rajiv Chowk
Last Train
10:23 PM from this station (check DMRC app for live updates)
Nearby Landmarks
Fortis Hospital Sector 62 (~5 min walk from Gate 2), Logix Cyber Park, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Ginger Hotel, Haldiram's (Gate 2 side)
Facilities
DMRC-authorised parking (Gate 1 side, large capacity), lifts for Divyangjan/senior citizens on both sides, feeder e-rickshaws, auto stand outside Gate 2

PLATFORMS Which Platform Do You Board From?

Platform 1
Train terminates here
Arriving trains from Dwarka Sector 21 end their journey on Platform 1. Do not board from here.
Platform 2 ← Board Here
Toward Dwarka Sector 21
All trains heading toward Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, and beyond depart from Platform 2. This is where you board.

GATES Noida Electronic City β€” Entry Gate Guide

GateLeads ToBest For
Gate 1 Indirapuram / Ghaziabad side, NH-24 east Commuters from Indirapuram, Vaibhav Khand, Abhay Khand areas. Large DMRC parking on this side.
Gate 2 Sector 63, H Block Noida β€” SBI, PNB, HDFC Bank, Haldiram, Ginger Hotel, Domino's nearby IT park employees from Sector 63, Logix Cyber Park, HSBC and other corporate campuses
Gate 3 Highway Tower, I-Thumb Tower, Graphics Tower, Gol Chakkar Sector 62 Workers in Sector 62 IT cluster β€” Infosys, Wipro, Tech Mahindra zone offices
πŸ“ Feeder Connectivity

UPSRTC buses (Route 323, 392, 392B, 492) stop adjacent to the station, serving Dhaula Kuan, Maya Puri Chowk, Indirapuram, and Nehru Place. Shared e-rickshaws and autos connect to sectors 58, 60, 62, and 63 for the last mile.

02 All 22 Stations β€” Noida Electronic City to Rajiv Chowk

This is a direct, no-interchange journey from start to finish on the Blue Line. Board at Noida Electronic City and stay on the same train until Rajiv Chowk β€” 22 stations later. Below is the complete sequence with approximate elapsed travel times from the starting station.

πŸ”΅ Blue Line β€” Toward Dwarka Sector 21 (20 Intermediate Stops)
  • START
    Noida Electronic City
    TERMINUS
    0 min
  • 1
    Sector 62 Noida
    ~3 min
  • 2
    Sector 59 Noida
    ~5 min
  • 3
    Sector 61 Noida
    ~7 min
  • 4
    Sector 52 Noida
    ~10 min
  • 5
    Sector 34 Noida
    ~12 min
  • 6
    Noida City Centre
    ~14 min
  • 7
    Golf Course
    ~17 min
  • 8
    Botanical Garden
    ~19 min
  • 9
    Noida Sector 18
    ~22 min
  • 10
    Noida Sector 16
    ~24 min
  • 11
    Noida Sector 15
    ~26 min
  • 12
    New Ashok Nagar
    ~28 min
  • 13
    Mayur Vihar Extension
    ~30 min
  • 14
    Mayur Vihar I
    ~32 min
  • 15
    Akshardham
    ~35 min
  • 16
    Yamuna Bank
    INTERCHANGE
    ~38 min
  • 17
    Indraprastha
    ~40 min
  • 18
    Supreme Court
    ~42 min
  • 19
    Mandi House
    INTERCHANGE
    ~44 min
  • 20
    Barakhamba Road
    ~46 min
  • END
    Rajiv Chowk
    INTERCHANGE
    ~50 min
🚨 Note β€” Yamuna Bank Signal Drop

Expect your mobile signal to weaken noticeably around Yamuna Bank station as the train transitions from the elevated Noida section into the underground Delhi stretch. This is normal. WhatsApp messages and calls may not go through for 2–3 minutes. Download anything you need before leaving Botanical Garden.

03 Rajiv Chowk Station β€” Your Destination

Rajiv Chowk is the most important interchange station in the Delhi Metro network, sitting directly beneath Connaught Place. After your direct Blue Line ride from Noida Electronic City, this is where you arrive β€” and depending on your onward destination, where you either exit or change to the Yellow Line.

β­• Rajiv Chowk Blue Line + Yellow Line Hub
Station Type
Underground β€” 3-Level Hub. Fully below ground, with concourse level connecting both lines. Escalators, lifts, and stairs throughout.
Lines Served
Blue Line (Line 3) + Yellow Line (Line 2). One of only a handful of dual-line interchange stations in Delhi Metro.
ATMs
PNB ATM (Concourse B/D side) Β· SBI ATM (Concourse A/F side)
Food & Retail
Burger King, Barista, CafΓ© Coffee Day (CCD) β€” located near Platform 3/4 on the Blue Line level. One of the best-stocked metro food zones in Delhi.
Health
Pulse Active health check-up kiosk at Concourse F-Block β€” blood pressure, BMI, basic diagnostics available for a small fee.
Parking
No parking available at Rajiv Chowk. Plan to arrive by metro, auto, or cab.

PLATFORMS Blue Line Platforms at Rajiv Chowk

Platform 3
Toward Noida Electronic City / Vaishali
Trains going back toward Noida depart from here. Board here only for the return journey.
Platform 4
Toward Dwarka Sector 21
Onward trains heading west toward Karol Bagh, Rajouri Garden, Dwarka depart from Platform 4.

Yellow Line interchange: From the Blue Line concourse, descend one level (Level 3) to reach the Yellow Line platforms. Follow yellow-coloured overhead signs reading Samaypur Badli (north) or Millennium City Centre / Gurugram (south). No additional fare is charged for this interchange β€” it is within the paid zone.

EXITS The 8-Gate Exit Guide β€” Rajiv Chowk

GateLeads ToBest For
Gate 1 Radial Road 3, Panchkuian Road, B-Block, Minto Road B-Block offices, Bangla Sahib Gurudwara area, Minto Road
Gate 2 PVR Plaza, B & H Block, Connaught Place PVR cinema, H-Block shops and restaurants, CP's northern arc
Gate 3 D-Block, Carnival Cinema (Odeon) D-Block commercial area, Odeon Cinema complex
Gate 4 E-Block, Barakhamba Road, Kasturba Gandhi Marg Office buildings on KG Marg, E-Block CP, Connaught Lane
Gate 5 Radial Road 1, Janpath Road, F-Block Central Park entrance, F-Block restaurants, Janpath Road
Gate 6 Radial Road 1, Janpath Road, Palika Bazar, N-Block Best exit for Palika Bazaar and Janpath Market β€” 5-min walk
Gate 7 Radial Road 2, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, A-Block A-Block shops, Regal Cinema area, Shankar Market direction
Gate 8 Radial Road 3, Panchkuian Road, A-Block A-Block offices, Panchkuian Road, DTC bus stops toward New Delhi Railway Station

04 Cost & Carbon Comparison: Metro vs Other Modes

The Noida Electronic City–Rajiv Chowk stretch covers close to 24 km. For this distance, the metro's advantage in cost, time, and environmental impact over alternatives is significant. Here's how it compares on a working day:

Mode Est. Time Typical Cost Carbon Impact Reliability
πŸ”΅ Delhi Metro ~50 mins β‚Ή54 (Smart Card) ~0 kg COβ‚‚ Highly predictable
πŸš• Private Cab (Ola/Uber) 75–120 min (traffic) β‚Ή400–₹700+ ~4.2 kg COβ‚‚ Surge-dependent
πŸ›Ί Auto Rickshaw 90–120 min β‚Ή300–₹400 Moderate (~1.8 kg) Very unpredictable
🚌 DTC / UPSRTC Bus 90–150 min β‚Ή30–₹60 Low (shared) Route and time-dependent

Even on the best traffic days, private cabs rarely beat the metro on this route. The DND Flyway can shorten cab times, but peak-hour gridlock between Noida border and Connaught Place routinely pushes cab trips past 90 minutes. The metro completes the same journey in roughly half that time, every day.

FARE CHART Pre-Calculated Weekly & Monthly Savings

Daily (1 trip)
Token: β‚Ή60
β‚Ή54
With Smart Card / DMRC App
Daily (Return)
Token: β‚Ή120
β‚Ή108
Both trips with Smart Card
Weekly (5 days return)
Token: β‚Ή600
β‚Ή540
Weekly saving: β‚Ή60 vs token
Monthly (22 days return)
Token: β‚Ή2,640
β‚Ή2,376
Monthly saving: β‚Ή264 vs token
πŸ’‘ Off-Peak Bonus Saving

If you travel before 8 AM, between 12 noon–5 PM, or after 9 PM using the Smart Card or MJQRT app, you get an additional 10% off β€” making the effective fare just ~β‚Ή48 per trip. Over a month of off-peak commuting (22 days Γ— 2 trips), that's a saving of ~β‚Ή528 compared to regular tokens.

05 Golden Tips β€” Commuter-Level Expertise

These are the kind of tips that regular commuters on this route learn through experience β€” not from DMRC's official literature.

06 Nearby Real Estate & Lifestyle Value

The Noida Electronic City–Rajiv Chowk Blue Line corridor has become one of the most strategically valuable commute corridors for working professionals in the NCR. Here's why it matters beyond just getting from A to B:

For Working Professionals
Sector 62/63 β€” The Optimal Base

Noida's Sector 62 and 63 remain among the top rental choices for professionals working at Connaught Place, Barakhamba, or Mandi House. The 50-minute direct metro ride β€” predictable, traffic-proof, and under β‚Ή55 each way β€” makes this the most cost-effective NCR commute for CP employees. Rent in Sectors 62/63 runs β‚Ή12,000–₹22,000 for a 1BHK, compared to β‚Ή25,000–₹45,000 in central Delhi neighbourhoods near CP.

For Tourists & Visitors
Janpath Market in 5 Minutes

If you're visiting Delhi from the Noida side, exiting at Gate 6 of Rajiv Chowk puts you at the entrance of Janpath Market in a 5-minute walk β€” one of Delhi's most popular open-air shopping destinations for handicrafts, fashion, and street food. Gate 5 takes you directly to the Connaught Place Central Park lawn, ideal for an evening walk or the festive events that happen there year-round.

For IT Professionals (Gate Proximity)
Direct Office Access from Gate 2 & 3

Workers at the dense office clusters around Logix Cyber Park, Sector 63 IT Hub, and the Gol Chakkar Sector 62 area find Gates 2 and 3 of Noida Electronic City directly adjacent to their campuses. Several major IT firms including those in the Graphics Tower and I-Thumb Tower have employees who walk from Gate 3 to their office in under 7 minutes.

For Indirapuram Residents
Gateway to Central Delhi

For the large residential population in Indirapuram, Vaibhav Khand, and Ahinsa Khand, the Noida Electronic City station (Gate 1 side) is the nearest metro access point. Many Indirapuram residents drive or take a shared auto to this station, park at the DMRC lot, and ride the Blue Line into Delhi β€” a hybrid commute that's significantly faster than taking the road all the way.

07 Frequently Asked Questions

What is the first train from Noida Electronic City toward Rajiv Chowk?
The first train from Noida Electronic City toward Dwarka Sector 21 (passing through Rajiv Chowk) departs at 06:00 AM on Monday to Saturday. On Sundays and public holidays, the first train may be slightly later. Always verify on the DMRC Momentum 2.0 app or the official DMRC website for the most current schedule before an early morning trip.
Which gate is best for Connaught Place Central Park at Rajiv Chowk?
Gate 5 exits directly onto Janpath Road and faces the Connaught Place Central Park lawn β€” the large circular green space at the heart of CP. Gate 6 is slightly better if you're heading toward Palika Bazaar or the Janpath open-air market, which is a 5-minute walk from that exit.
How many interchanges are required from Noida Electronic City to Rajiv Chowk?
Zero. This is a direct, single-line journey on the Blue Line the entire way. You board at Noida Electronic City and exit at Rajiv Chowk β€” 22 stations later β€” without changing trains or lines at any point. It is one of the longest direct routes available in the Delhi Metro network.
What is the exact fare from Noida Electronic City to Rajiv Chowk?
The standard token fare is β‚Ή60. With a DMRC Smart Card or the MJQRT on the Momentum 2.0 app, you receive a 10% discount making it β‚Ή54 per trip. During off-peak hours (before 8 AM, 12 noon–5 PM, after 9 PM on weekdays), an additional 10% applies, bringing the effective Smart Card fare down to approximately β‚Ή48.
How long does the journey from Noida Electronic City to Rajiv Chowk actually take?
The average travel time is approximately 50 minutes door-to-platform, including dwell time at each station. Pure in-motion ride time is closer to 43–45 minutes. During peak hours, you may wait slightly longer for a seat, but the train frequency (every 3–5 minutes at peak) means total journey time rarely changes. Off-peak journeys are marginally smoother due to less crowding at stops.
Is there parking at Rajiv Chowk or Noida Electronic City metro stations?
Rajiv Chowk has no parking facility β€” it is an underground urban station with no dedicated vehicle area. Noida Electronic City has a large DMRC-authorised parking lot on the Gate 1 (Indirapuram) side, making it the preferred "park and ride" station for this route. Charges apply per DMRC's standard vehicle slab rates.
Can I use the same Smart Card or QR ticket throughout this journey?
Yes. Your DMRC Smart Card or MJQRT QR ticket works throughout the entire Blue Line from tap-in at Noida Electronic City to tap-out at Rajiv Chowk. The fare is automatically calculated by distance and deducted at exit. No re-tapping or recharging is needed mid-journey.
What is the best alternate route if I need to go to North Delhi from this route?
Instead of changing at Rajiv Chowk's Yellow Line (which gets very crowded), experienced commuters recommend exiting at Mandi House (Station 18 on this route) and switching to the Violet Line toward Kashmere Gate and beyond. During peak hours, this alternative is often 10–15 minutes faster than navigating Rajiv Chowk's Yellow Line concourse.
Direct. No interchange. 22 stops. ~β‚Ή54. The Noida Electronic City to Rajiv Chowk Blue Line route is one of the cleanest commutes in Delhi NCR β€” use it right.