If you’re travelling from Gurgaon to Botanical Garden in Noida, you’re covering one of the longer east-west stretches of the Delhi Metro network — from the Yellow Line’s Gurugram end, right across the city, into the Magenta Line on the Noida side. It sounds like a long haul, and honestly, it is a fair distance, but the metro still turns out to be the easiest and cheapest way to do it, especially compared to fighting traffic on NH-48 and then the DND.
This route is used a lot by people working in Gurgaon’s Cyber City and Udyog Vihar who need to reach Noida for client meetings, students commuting to Amity University near Botanical Garden, and families visiting relatives in that part of Noida. Below is everything you need — the quickest way to go, the full list of stations, fare, timings, and a couple of alternate routes in case your starting station is different.
Quick Answer
- Fastest route: Yellow Line to Hauz Khas → change to Magenta Line → Botanical Garden
- Interchange: Just 1, at Hauz Khas
- Distance: Around 33.8 km
- Travel time: Roughly 1 hour (from Millennium City Centre / HUDA City Centre)
- Fare: ₹64 by token, ₹58 by smart card
- Stations covered: 26
The Fastest Way: Via Hauz Khas (Yellow Line + Magenta Line)
If you’re boarding from Millennium City Centre Gurugram — most people still call it HUDA City Centre — this is the route you want. It only involves one line change, and it happens to be at Hauz Khas, which is a fairly smooth interchange despite being deep underground.
Here’s how the journey goes:
- Board the Yellow Line at Millennium City Centre (HUDA City Centre), heading towards Samaypur Badli.
- Ride through IFFCO Chowk, MG Road, Sikandarpur, Guru Dronacharya, Arjan Garh, Ghitorni, Sultanpur, Chhatarpur, Qutab Minar, Saket, and Malviya Nagar.
- Get down at Hauz Khas. This station connects the Yellow and Magenta lines through a multi-level underground concourse, so give yourself a good 8-10 minutes to walk between platforms — it’s not a same-platform transfer.
- Switch to the Magenta Line, Platform 3, direction Botanical Garden.
- From here the train runs through 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, and Okhla Bird Sanctuary.
- Get off at Botanical Garden, which is the terminus of the Magenta Line on this side.
In total, that’s 26 stations and one change of train, and it takes close to an hour depending on how the trains are running that day.
Full Station List
Yellow Line (Gurgaon side): Millennium City Centre (HUDA City Centre) → IFFCO Chowk → MG Road → Sikandarpur → Guru Dronacharya → Arjan Garh → Ghitorni → Sultanpur → Chhatarpur → Qutab Minar → Saket → Malviya Nagar → Hauz Khas (change here)
Magenta Line (towards Botanical Garden): 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
Fare and Timings
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Token/Cash fare | ₹64 |
| Smart card fare | ₹58 |
| Special/off-peak card fare | ₹54 |
| Distance | 33.8 km |
| Travel time | ~1 hour 1 minute |
| Interchanges | 1 (at Hauz Khas) |
| First train | 6:00 AM |
| Last train | 11:00 PM |
A smart card is worth carrying if you take this route even occasionally — it shaves a few rupees off every trip and also lets you skip the token queue, which matters at busy stations like Rajiv Chowk or Kashmere Gate if you ever need to change plans mid-route.
If you’re commuting on this line daily, it also works out cheaper on a weekly or monthly pass basis than buying single tokens each time, so it’s worth asking about at the counter if this becomes a regular trip for you.
Alternate Route: Via Rajiv Chowk (Yellow Line + Blue Line)
There’s a second way to make this journey, and some people prefer it simply because Rajiv Chowk feels more familiar than Hauz Khas, or because they’re already changing trains there for another reason.
- Board the Yellow Line at Millennium City Centre (HUDA City Centre) towards Samaypur Badli.
- Stay on till Rajiv Chowk — this stretch alone covers about 28.6 km and takes close to 52 minutes.
- At Rajiv Chowk, switch to the Blue Line heading towards Noida Electronic City.
- This section runs through Barakhamba Road, Mandi House, Supreme Court, Indraprastha, Yamuna Bank, Akshardham, Mayur Vihar-I, New Ashok Nagar, Noida Sector 15, Sector 16, and Sector 18, before terminating at Botanical Garden.
This route is technically also a single interchange, but it covers more distance overall — somewhere around 43 km combined — so it usually takes 15-20 minutes longer than going via Hauz Khas. The fare works out slightly higher too, generally in the ₹64-₹70 range depending on the current DMRC fare chart, so it’s worth checking the DMRC fare card or app before you travel if the exact amount matters to you.
Practically speaking, unless you have a specific reason to change at Rajiv Chowk — say, you’re picking someone up around Connaught Place, or the Magenta Line is facing a delay that day — the Hauz Khas route remains the better choice.
Travelling From Other Parts of Gurgaon
Not everyone starts their journey from HUDA City Centre. If you’re based closer to Cyber City, DLF Phase 2 or 3, or Sohna Road, here’s roughly what to expect:
- From IFFCO Chowk or MG Road: You’re already on the Yellow Line, so it’s the same one-change journey via Hauz Khas, just a few stations shorter — around ₹60-64 and roughly an hour.
- From Sikandarpur, Phase 1, Phase 2, or Phase 3 (Rapid Metro / Gurgaon Metro stations): You’ll first ride the Rapid Metro line into Sikandarpur, switch to the Yellow Line there, then change again at Hauz Khas for the Magenta Line. That’s two interchanges in total, and the full trip usually runs close to 65-70 minutes, with fares typically falling between ₹50 and ₹80 depending on your exact starting point.
- From Sector 54 Chowk: Roughly similar — about 68 minutes, two interchanges, and a fare around ₹50.
If your starting point isn’t listed here, the general rule holds: get onto the Yellow Line, ride it to Hauz Khas, and switch to the Magenta Line towards Botanical Garden. That combination works from almost anywhere in Gurgaon’s metro network.
About Botanical Garden Metro Station
Botanical Garden is one of Noida’s more important interchange stations — besides the Magenta Line, it also connects to the Blue Line (towards Noida City Centre and further towards Noida Electronic City), so if your final destination is deeper into Noida, you may need one more short change here.
The station sits close to Amity University, a couple of hospitals in the Sector 37-38 belt, and residential pockets like Chhalera village and Vijayant Enclave. It’s also a convenient point to grab an auto or e-rickshaw onward if your final stop is a bit of a walk from the station gates. Paid parking is available if you’re being dropped off or picked up by car.
A Few Tips for This Journey
- Avoid peak hours if you can. Between 8:30-10:30 AM and 6-8 PM, both the Yellow Line and Magenta Line get genuinely crowded, and the Hauz Khas interchange corridor can feel like a bit of a squeeze.
- Keep the interchange walk in mind. Hauz Khas isn’t a quick hop across the platform — you’ll be walking through escalators and a fairly long concourse, so don’t cut it too close if you’re tracking a specific arrival time.
- Carry a smart card or use the NCMC/UPI-enabled ticketing where available — it’s genuinely faster than standing in a token line, especially at busier stations.
- Double-check the last train timing if you’re heading back the same night, since services on both lines usually wind down by around 11 PM-11:30 PM, earlier than some of the older central lines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many interchanges are there from Gurgaon to Botanical Garden? Just one, if you board from Millennium City Centre (HUDA City Centre), IFFCO Chowk, or MG Road — you’ll change trains once at Hauz Khas.
Q: What is the fare from Gurgaon to Botanical Garden? Around ₹64 by token and ₹58 by smart card on the main Yellow Line to Magenta Line route.
Q: How long does the journey take? About an hour from HUDA City Centre, and a bit longer — closer to 65-70 minutes — if you’re starting from a Rapid Metro station in Gurgaon.
Q: Which line do I take to reach Botanical Garden? Start on the Yellow Line, travel till Hauz Khas, and switch to the Magenta Line towards Botanical Garden.
Q: Is there a direct metro from Gurgaon to Botanical Garden with no change of train? No, there’s no direct line connecting the two areas, so at least one interchange is unavoidable.
Metro fares, timings, and frequency are subject to change by DMRC. It’s a good idea to confirm the latest details on the DMRC app or at the station before you travel.
