Botanical Garden Metro Station Noida 2026: Blue and Magenta Line Interchange, Gates, Timings, Aqua Line Link and Nearby Sectors

Posted by Akhilesh Upadhyay on 07/11/2026

Akhilesh UpadhyayUpdated 7 Nov 2026 · 7 min read

Checked against official government sources. General information, not legal or financial advice.

Botanical Garden metro station is the elevated interchange between the Blue Line and the Magenta Line of the Delhi Metro, in Sector 38, Noida, next to Sector 37. It is the Noida end of the Magenta Line and one of the busiest transfer points for people travelling between Noida, south Delhi and the airport. This guide covers its platforms, gates, fares and timings, the planned Noida Metro Aqua Line link, nearby sectors, and what the station means for renting or buying in Noida.

Botanical Garden metro station at a glance

Lines: Blue Line (Dwarka Sector 21 to Noida Electronic City) and Magenta Line (Botanical Garden to Janakpuri West and Krishna Park Extension)
Location: Captain Vijayant Thapar Marg, Sector 38, Noida, near the Sector 37 bus terminal
Opened: Blue Line on 12 November 2009, Magenta Line on 25 December 2017
Gates: 4 gates, including Gate 4 for the multilevel car park
Fare: ₹11 to ₹64 on the Delhi Metro network (revised from 25 August 2025)
Coming up: Noida Metro Aqua Line extension from Sector 142 to Botanical Garden, approved by the Union Cabinet in February 2026
Award: named “Best Metro Station” by DMRC in May 2024

In this guide

Lines and platforms at Botanical Garden
Botanical Garden metro station gates
How to change between the Blue and Magenta Lines
Fares, tickets and timings
Aqua Line extension to Botanical Garden
Nearby sectors and landmarks
Renting or buying near Botanical Garden
Frequently asked questions

Lines and platforms at Botanical Garden

The station is elevated, with two platform levels and four tracks. It was the first elevated interchange station of the Delhi Metro outside Delhi.

Platform	Line	Trains towards	Next station
1	Blue	Noida Electronic City	Golf Course
2	Blue	Dwarka Sector 21	Noida Sector 18
3	Magenta	Arrival platform (trains end here)	–
4	Magenta	Janakpuri West / Krishna Park Extension	Okhla Bird Sanctuary

The Blue Line runs straight to Mayur Vihar, Mandi House, Rajiv Chowk, Karol Bagh and Dwarka. The Magenta Line runs to Kalkaji Mandir (Violet Line), Hauz Khas (Yellow Line), Terminal 1 of IGI Airport and Janakpuri West. Since 5 January 2025 Magenta trains go one stop beyond Janakpuri West to Krishna Park Extension. A separate Magenta section from Majlis Park to Deepali Chowk opened on 8 March 2026; to reach it you change trains at Janakpuri West.

Botanical Garden metro station gates

All four gates open on to Captain Vijayant Thapar Marg or the station car park. Station guides list them as follows.

Gate	Leads to
Gate 1	Captain Vijayant Thapar Marg, towards the Sector 37 bus terminal, Chhalera village and the road to Amity University
Gate 2	Captain Vijayant Thapar Marg, towards Sector 29, Arun Vihar (Sector 37) and the bus terminal
Gate 3	Captain Vijayant Thapar Marg, towards the parking areas
Gate 4	Multilevel car park

Public guides differ on which gates are entry-only or exit-only, and DMRC can change this. Follow the signs at the station or check the station page on the DMRC app.

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How to change between the Blue and Magenta Lines

Get off the train and follow the overhead signs for the other line.
Stay inside the paid area. You do not need to tap your card or QR ticket again to change lines.
Use the stairs, escalators or lifts to reach the other platform level.
For Delhi via Hauz Khas or the airport, board the Magenta Line at Platform 4. For Noida Sector 18 or central Delhi, take the Blue Line at Platform 2.

Fares, tickets and timings

Fare: since 25 August 2025, Delhi Metro fares are ₹11 to ₹64 from Monday to Saturday and ₹11 to ₹54 on Sundays and national holidays, based on distance.
Tickets: QR tickets on the official DMRC app or other ticketing apps, ticket machines and counters.
Cards: a DMRC smart card or a National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) gives a discount on each trip.
Timings: trains run from around 6 AM to around 11 PM, and later on some Blue Line trips towards Noida Electronic City. Public guides give slightly different first and last train times, so check the DMRC app before an early or late trip.
Buses: the Sector 37 bus terminal next to the station is a stop for many buses to Greater Noida and other parts of Noida and Delhi.

Aqua Line extension to Botanical Garden

In February 2026 the Union Cabinet approved an 11.56 km extension of the Noida Metro Aqua Line from Sector 142 to Botanical Garden, with eight new elevated stations at an estimated cost of ₹2,254 crore. The reported timeline is four years. When ready, Botanical Garden will link the Blue, Magenta and Aqua Lines, giving a direct metro ride from the Noida–Greater Noida Expressway belt to this station. Treat the timeline as an estimate.

Nearby sectors and landmarks

Residential sectors: Sector 37 (including Arun Vihar), Sector 29 (Amar Shaheed Vijayant Enclave), Sector 39, plus Chhalera village.
Markets and malls: The Great India Place and Gardens Galleria in Sector 38A, Sector 18 market one stop away, and DLF Mall of India.
Education: Amity University in Sector 125, reachable by road from Gate 1.
Roads: quick access to the Noida–Greater Noida Expressway, and the DND Flyway.

Renting or buying near Botanical Garden

The sectors around the station are older, planned Noida sectors with a mix of plotted houses, builder floors and group housing societies. Tenants who work in Noida, south Delhi or Gurugram use the station because both lines meet here: the Blue Line for central Delhi and the Magenta Line for Hauz Khas, the airport and onward Yellow Line trips to Gurugram.

Check the circle rate. Stamp duty in Uttar Pradesh is charged on the deal value or the Gautam Buddh Nagar circle rate, whichever is higher.
Check the lease and transfer status. Most Noida land is leasehold from the Noida Authority. Ask for the lease deed, transfer memorandum and the authority’s no-dues papers.
Check RERA for new projects. For any new flat, look up the project on UP RERA before you pay a booking amount.
Put the tenancy in writing. Sign a rent agreement with rent, deposit, lock-in and maintenance clearly listed.

Read our guides to the circle rate in Noida, stamp duty in UP, IGRS UP, the UP RERA guide, Noida and Greater Noida property near Jewar airport, the Delhi Metro map and the rent agreement format. Travelling into Delhi? See our Rajiv Chowk metro station guide.

Frequently asked questions

Which lines meet at Botanical Garden metro station?

The Blue Line (Dwarka Sector 21 to Noida Electronic City) and the Magenta Line, which starts here and runs to Janakpuri West and Krishna Park Extension. You can change lines without leaving the paid area.

In which sector is Botanical Garden metro station?

It is in Sector 38, Noida, on Captain Vijayant Thapar Marg, beside Sector 37 and the Sector 37 bus terminal.

How many gates does Botanical Garden metro station have?

It has four gates. Gates 1, 2 and 3 open on to Captain Vijayant Thapar Marg, and Gate 4 leads to the multilevel car park.

Is there parking at Botanical Garden metro station?

Yes. There is a paid multilevel car park reached from Gate 4, and other parking areas near the gates.

How do I reach the airport from Botanical Garden?

Take the Magenta Line from Platform 4 towards Janakpuri West and get off at Terminal 1-IGI Airport. For Terminal 3, take the Blue Line to Dwarka Sector 21 and change to the Airport Express Line.

Will the Noida Aqua Line connect to Botanical Garden?

Yes, it is planned. The Union Cabinet approved the 11.56 km Sector 142 to Botanical Garden extension in February 2026, with eight stations and a reported four-year timeline.

What is the next station after Botanical Garden on the Blue Line?

Towards Noida Electronic City the next station is Golf Course. Towards Delhi it is Noida Sector 18.

Gates, timings, fares and services are set by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, and the Aqua Line extension by the Noida Metro Rail Corporation; all can change. Check the DMRC and NMRC websites or apps before you travel, and check the latest circle rate, lease papers and RERA status before any property decision. This guide is general information, not investment advice. Sources: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (delhimetrorail.com); DMRC fare revision of 25 August 2025; Noida Metro Rail Corporation (nmrcnoida.com); Union Cabinet approval of the Aqua Line extension, February 2026; public station guides.

About the author

Akhilesh Upadhyay Founder, Housepartner.in

Akhilesh Upadhyay is the founder of Housepartner.in, an India-wide property portal. He has worked in Indian real estate since 2013, across residential and commercial property, plots and development-authority schemes. He writes and reviews Housepartner's buyer guides on RERA, land records, stamp duty and property documents.

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