Botanical Garden to Anand Vihar Metro – Route, Fare, Stations & Travel Guide 2025

Board the Blue Line from Botanical Garden towards Dwarka Sector 21. All 14 stations listed below. Change at Mayur Vihar Phase-I for the Pink Line to Anand Vihar ISBT.

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  Botanical Garden Metro Station INTERCHANGE

  Sector 38A, Noida | Blue Line + Magenta Line
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  Mayur Vihar Extension Metro Station

  Mayur Vihar, East Delhi
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  Mayur Vihar Phase-I Metro Station CHANGE HERE

  Interchange for Anand Vihar ISBT via Pink Line branch
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  Akshardham Metro Station

  Near Akshardham Temple, East Delhi
• 4
  Yamuna Bank Metro StationINTERCHANGE

  Blue Line + Pink Line interchange
• 5
  Indraprastha Metro Station

  Central Delhi, Near India Gate
• 6
  Pragati Maidan Metro Station

  Near ITPO Exhibition Ground
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  Mandi House Metro StationINTERCHANGE

  Blue Line + Violet Line
• 8
  Barakhamba Road Metro Station

  Connaught Place area, Central Delhi
• 9
  Rajiv Chowk Metro StationINTERCHANGE

  Yellow + Blue Line | Connaught Place
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  RK Ashram Marg Metro Station

  Karol Bagh area
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  Karol Bagh Metro Station

  Major shopping hub of Delhi

For Anand Vihar: Board Blue Line from Botanical Garden → Travel 2 stops to Mayur Vihar Phase-I → Change to the 🌸 Pink Line (or direct Blue Line Branch) → Reach Anand Vihar ISBT in ~30 min total.

Botanical Garden is the eastern terminal of the Magenta Line. From here, you can directly travel to South Delhi, IGI Airport, and West Delhi without changing trains.

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  Okhla Bird Sanctuary Metro Station

  Near Okhla Bird Sanctuary, South Delhi
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  Kalkaji Mandir Metro Station INTERCHANGE

  Violet Line + Magenta Line
• 3
  Govindpuri Metro Station

  South Delhi
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  Hauz Khas Metro StationINTERCHANGE

  Yellow Line + Magenta Line | IIT Delhi proximity
• 5
  Panchsheel Park Metro Station / Chirag Delhi

  South Delhi
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  IGI Airport Terminal-1 Metro Station

  Indira Gandhi International Airport (T-1)
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  Janakpuri West Metro Station INTERCHANGE

  Blue Line + Magenta Line | West Delhi terminus area
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  Krishna Park Extension Metro Station

  Magenta Line Extension (operational Jan 2025)

Once you arrive at Anand Vihar, the Pink Line opens up the entire Ring Road corridor of Delhi in both directions.

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  IP Extension Metro Station

  East Delhi
• 2
  Mandawali – West Vinod Nagar

  East Delhi
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  East Vinod Nagar – Mayur Vihar-II

  East Delhi
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  Trilokpuri – Sanjay Lake Metro Station

  East Delhi
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  Mayur Vihar Pocket-1 Metro Station

  East Delhi
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  Karkardooma Metro StationINTERCHANGE

  Blue Line + Pink Line
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  Majlis Park Metro Station

  Pink Line Northern Terminus | Interchange Magenta Line (new)

How to Travel from Botanical Garden to Anand Vihar by Metro?

Travelling from Botanical Garden Metro Station (Sector 38A, Noida) to Anand Vihar Metro Station (East Delhi) is straightforward and takes approximately 28 to 32 minutes covering a distance of about 15.3 km. Here's the step-by-step method:

1. Board the Blue Line metro from Botanical Garden station (Platform 2, towards Dwarka Sector 21).
2. Travel 2 stops to Mayur Vihar Phase-I.
3. At Mayur Vihar Phase-I, change to the Pink Line Branch towards Anand Vihar (or continue Blue Line branch directly).
4. Alight at Anand Vihar ISBT station.

About Botanical Garden Metro Station, Noida

Botanical Garden Metro Station is one of the most strategically located transit hubs in the entire Delhi-NCR region. Situated in Sector 38A, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, it serves as an interchange station between the Blue Line and Magenta Line of the Delhi Metro, making it the first elevated interchange station outside Delhi.

The station opened on 12 November 2009 (Blue Line) and later gained Magenta Line connectivity on 25 December 2017. It was honoured as the "Best Metro Station" by DMRC on its 30th Foundation Day in 2024 – a recognition of its infrastructure, passenger experience, and operational efficiency.

Located near World of Wonder amusement park, Great India Place (GIP) Mall, Atta Market, and Amity University, the station sees enormous daily footfall from students, professionals, shoppers, and tourists. It has 4 entry/exit gates, dedicated parking, escalators, lifts, and air-conditioned waiting areas.

About Anand Vihar Metro Station, East Delhi

Anand Vihar Metro Station is East Delhi's most important transit node. It is an interchange station on the Blue Line and Pink Line of the Delhi Metro and is directly connected to:

• Anand Vihar Railway Terminal (ANVT) – Indian Railways passenger terminal serving trains to UP, Uttarakhand, and Northeast India.
• Anand Vihar ISBT – Delhi's busiest inter-state bus terminus with AC and non-AC buses to UP, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh.
• Anand Vihar RRTS Station (Namo Bharat) – Underground RapidX station for fast rail connectivity to Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Modinagar, and Meerut (opened January 2025).

The station opened on 6 January 2010 (Blue Line) and 31 October 2018 (Pink Line). It currently records over 73,000+ daily commuters (October 2023) and is one of the busiest stations in East Delhi.

Fare from Botanical Garden to Anand Vihar Metro

The metro fare from Botanical Garden to Anand Vihar depends on the exact destination terminal and the route taken. Based on DMRC's distance-based fare slab:

Route	Token / UPI Fare	Smart Card Fare	Approx Time
Botanical Garden → Anand Vihar ISBT	₹30	₹26	~28–30 min
Botanical Garden → Anand Vihar (Pink Line)	₹30	₹26	~30 min
Botanical Garden → Karkardooma	₹30	₹26	~26 min
Botanical Garden → Rajiv Chowk	₹40	₹36	~40 min
Botanical Garden → IGI Airport T1 (Magenta)	₹60	₹54	~50 min

First and Last Metro Timings – Botanical Garden to Anand Vihar

DMRC metro services run 7 days a week. Below are the first and last train timings from Botanical Garden station on the Blue Line:

Day	First Train (Blue Line)	Last Train (Blue Line)
Monday – Saturday	6:00 AM	11:00 PM
Sunday & Holidays	6:30 AM	11:00 PM

Botanical Garden to Anand Vihar – Metro vs Other Transport

Commuters often compare metro with auto, cab, and bus for this specific corridor. Here's a quick comparison:

Mode	Approx Fare	Time	Reliability
🚇 Delhi Metro	₹30–40	28–32 min	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🛺 Auto Rickshaw	₹200–350	35–60 min*	⭐⭐⭐
🚕 Cab (Ola/Uber)	₹250–450	30–75 min*	⭐⭐⭐⭐
🚌 DTC / Cluster Bus	₹15–25	60–90 min	⭐⭐

*Traffic-dependent, especially on NH-24, Noida-Delhi border stretches.

Nearby Localities Around Anand Vihar Metro

Anand Vihar metro station is surrounded by a dense urban fabric covering both residential neighbourhoods and commercial zones. Localities within a 1–2 km radius include Patparganj, Karkardooma, Vivek Vihar, Shakarpur, Krishna Nagar, and Swasthya Vihar. The station's position near the Delhi-UP border also makes it a gateway for residents of Ghaziabad, Vaishali, and Indirapuram commuting into Delhi.

Places to Visit Near Botanical Garden Station

Botanical Garden Metro Station's Noida location puts travellers within easy reach of several major attractions:

• World of Wonder (WoW) – Popular amusement park, 500m from station
• Great India Place (GIP) Mall – One of Noida's largest malls
• Atta Market – Noida's go-to market for electronics, clothes, and street food
• Amity University Noida – Within walking distance
• Noida Sector 38 Botanical Garden – The actual garden the station is named after

DMRC Metro Passes and Travel Concessions

DMRC offers several travel passes and concessions for regular commuters on the Botanical Garden–Anand Vihar route and all other corridors:

• Smart Card (Metro Card): 10% discount on every journey
• Tourist Cards: 1-day (₹200) and 3-day (₹500) unlimited travel cards for visitors
• Monthly Passes: Available for regular commuters on specific corridors
• Senior Citizen Concession: 50% discount available
• Person with Disability (PWD): 50% concession with valid ID
• Student Concession: Available for school students

Accessibility & Facilities at Both Stations

Both Botanical Garden and Anand Vihar metro stations are designed to be fully accessible. Key facilities at both stations include:

• Escalators and elevators for differently-abled passengers
• Braille signage and tactile pathways
• Token Vending Machines (TVMs) and Customer Service Centres
• ATMs within the station premises
• Paid parking for 2-wheelers and 4-wheelers
• Clean public toilets and baby-care rooms
• 24×7 CCTV surveillance and security personnel

Namo Bharat RRTS at Anand Vihar – A Game Changer

The Anand Vihar RRTS Station (Namo Bharat / RapidX), which became operational in January 2025, is an underground high-speed rail station integrated with the Delhi Metro at Anand Vihar. If you're travelling from Botanical Garden and need to connect to Ghaziabad, Modinagar, or Meerut, this is a seamless multi-modal transfer — just one metro ride away.