Central Secretariat Kalkaji Mandir Delhi Metro Route

सेंट्रल सेक्रेटेरिएट → कालकाजी मंदिर
⇄ Reverse Route
📍 Quick Answer: Central Secretariat se Kalkaji Mandir tak Delhi Metro mein approximately 18 minutes lagte hain, 9 stations se guzarte hue. Fare: ₹43 (Token) / ₹39 (Smart Card).
💰 ₹43 Token
💳 ₹39 Smart Card
⏱ 18 min
🚉 9 stations
📍 12.4 km
🔄 0 interchanges
🌅 First: 5:30 AM
🌙 Last: 11:30 PM

📍 Route Overview

The Central Secretariat to Kalkaji Mandir metro route is one of Delhi Metro's efficient connections, spanning 12.4 km in approximately 18 minutes. Commuters travel through 9 stations via the Violet Line line. No train change is required for this journey.

सेंट्रल सेक्रेटेरिएट से कालकाजी मंदिर — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।

🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List

🎉 Direct Route — No Interchange Required!
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Central Secretariat सेंट्रल सेक्रेटेरिएट VIO Platform 3 → Towards RAJA NAHAR SINGH
Khan Market खान मार्केट VIO Platform 1 → Towards RAJA NAHAR SINGH
Jln Stadium जेएलएन स्टेडियम VIO Platform 1 → Towards RAJA NAHAR SINGH
Jangpura जंगपुरा VIO Platform 1 → Towards RAJA NAHAR SINGH
Lajpat Nagar लाजपत नगर VIO Platform 1 → Towards RAJA NAHAR SINGH
Moolchand मूलचंद VIO Platform 1 → Towards RAJA NAHAR SINGH
Kailash Colony कैलाश कॉलोनी VIO Platform 1 → Towards RAJA NAHAR SINGH
Nehru Place नेहरू प्लेस VIO Platform 1 → Towards RAJA NAHAR SINGH
Kalkaji Mandir कालकाजी मंदिर VIO Platform 1 → Towards RAJA NAHAR SINGH

⏱ Distance & Travel Time

The total travel time from Central Secretariat to Kalkaji Mandir by Delhi Metro is approximately 18 minutes, covering a distance of 12.4 km.

📍 Central Secretariat → Kalkaji Mandir Route Map

🗺️ Central Secretariat → Kalkaji Mandir — Delhi Metro Route Map
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💰 Fare Details

The metro fare from Central Secretariat to Kalkaji Mandir is calculated based on the distance of 12.4 km as per the DMRC fare chart (w.e.f. August 2025).

Ticket TypeFareNotes
Token / QR Code₹43Buy at counter, token machine, or DMRC app
Smart Card₹3910% discount on token fare
Smart Card Off-Peak₹3120% off (off-peak hours)
Holiday / Sunday₹43Same as token fare
Tourist Card (1 Day)₹200Unlimited rides — valid from first trip
Tourist Card (3 Days)₹500Unlimited rides for 3 consecutive days
Children (under 3 yrs)FreeMust be accompanied by adult
⚠️ Ticketless Penalty₹250Always carry a valid ticket

🚇 Metro Lines & Train Timings

🌅 First Train: 5:30 AM
🌙 Last Train: 11:30 PM
⏱ Frequency: 4-7 minutes

💡 Travel Tips

  • Avoid peak hours (8–10 AM and 5–8 PM) for a more comfortable commute.
  • Recharge your Smart Card to get 10% discount on every trip.
  • Stand to the right on escalators so others can walk past on the left.
  • Keep your metro token or card ready before reaching the exit gates.
  • Download the official DMRC app for real-time train tracking, recharge, and travel updates.

🔍 Interactive Route Finder

Get step-by-step directions, platform numbers, fares, and interchange details using the full interactive finder.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (25 questions)

The Delhi Metro route from Central Secretariat to Kalkaji Mandir is via the Violet Line. The journey covers 9 stations via the Violet Line. Use the interactive route finder above to get step-by-step directions.

There are 9 stations between Central Secretariat and Kalkaji Mandir by Delhi Metro (including both the source and destination stations).

The Delhi Metro journey from Central Secretariat to Kalkaji Mandir takes approximately 18 minutes. This estimate does not include waiting time at interchange stations.

The Delhi Metro fare from Central Secretariat to Kalkaji Mandir is ₹43 for a token and ₹39 with a Smart Card (10% discount). The off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹31.

No — this is a direct route on the Violet Line. No train change required.

The Delhi Metro route distance from Central Secretariat to Kalkaji Mandir is approximately 12.4 km.

Using a Smart Card for the Central Secretariat to Kalkaji Mandir journey saves ₹4 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹39 vs Token: ₹43.

The first Delhi Metro train from Central Secretariat towards Kalkaji Mandir departs at approximately 5:30 AM on the Violet Line.

The last Delhi Metro train from Central Secretariat towards Kalkaji Mandir is at approximately 11:30 PM on the Violet Line. Plan your journey accordingly.

Check the platform board at Central Secretariat for the train going towards Kalkaji Mandir. Platform Platform No. 4 heads towards Towards start (4). Platform Platform No. 3 heads towards Towards end (3).

The reverse journey from Kalkaji Mandir to Central Secretariat takes the same time (~18 min) and distance (12.4 km). The fare is also ₹43 (token) / ₹39 (Smart Card).

The Central Secretariat to Kalkaji Mandir route has no interchanges. It is a single-line journey on the Violet Line.

The best time to travel from Central Secretariat to Kalkaji Mandir is before 8:00 AM or after 8:30 PM on weekdays to avoid peak-hour crowds. Off-peak also gives a Smart Card discount.

Use the Delhi Metro Route Finder on this page: enter Central Secretariat as source and Kalkaji Mandir as destination for the optimal route, station count, travel time, fare, and interchange details.

No. Delhi Metro does not run at midnight. The last train from Central Secretariat towards Kalkaji Mandir is at approximately 11:30 PM. For late-night travel, use pre-booked cabs or Delhi Night Bus.

Delhi Metro allows luggage up to 25 kg or 60 cm × 45 cm × 25 cm free of charge on the Central Secretariat to Kalkaji Mandir route. Oversized items may be restricted. All bags go through X-ray at entry.

Yes. Every Delhi Metro train on the Central Secretariat to Kalkaji Mandir route has at least one dedicated women-only coach at the front of the train, marked with a pink colour band.

Stations on the Central Secretariat to Kalkaji Mandir route have lifts, ramps, tactile paths, and wheelchair assistance. Contact the Station Master for dedicated support.

The official DMRC app "Delhi Metro Rail" (Android and iOS) shows real-time schedules, platform numbers, and route maps for the Central Secretariat to Kalkaji Mandir journey.

The off-peak Smart Card fare from Central Secretariat to Kalkaji Mandir is ₹31. Off-peak hours are before 8:00 AM and after 8:00 PM on weekdays, and all day on Sundays and public holidays.

Bicycles are permitted on select routes during off-peak hours (before 8 AM and after 8 PM on weekdays, all day weekends) at no extra charge, subject to space availability.

Delhi Metro does not currently offer route-specific monthly passes for Central Secretariat to Kalkaji Mandir. A Smart Card at ₹39 per trip is the most economical regular commuting option.

By taking Delhi Metro instead of a car, you save approximately 1.1 kg of CO₂ on the Central Secretariat to Kalkaji Mandir journey (12.4 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.

Smart Card passengers save ₹4 (10%) on the Central Secretariat to Kalkaji Mandir route. Token/QR fare is ₹43; Smart Card fare is ₹39. Recharge at any Delhi Metro station or via the DMRC app.

The Central Secretariat to Kalkaji Mandir route has no interchange. The Central Secretariat to Kalkaji Mandir route has no interchanges. It is a single-line journey on the Violet Line.

💡 Smart Travel Tips — Central Secretariat to Kalkaji Mandir

⏰ Best Time to Travel
Avoid 8–10 AM and 5:30–8:30 PM peak hours. Travel before 8 AM or after 9 PM for a comfortable 18-minute journey. Sunday mornings are the least crowded.
💳 Smart Card Saves Money
Token fare: ₹43 · Smart Card: ₹39 (10% off)
Monthly savings: ₹1716 for daily commuters.
🚇 Platform Tips
Board from the front coaches at interchange stations — closest to exits. Off-peak Smart Card gives extra 20% discount before 8 AM and after 8 PM.
🌙 Last Train Alert
Last metro from Central Secretariat: 11:30 PM
Miss it? Book Ola/Uber from station exit or use DMRC helpline 155370.

🌱 Environmental Impact — Why Take the Metro?

Taking the Delhi Metro from Central Secretariat to Kalkaji Mandir (12.4 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.

0.2g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
1.5g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
1.3g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
₹4
💳 Smart Card
savings/trip
🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 1.3g CO₂ on this journey. Delhi Metro's electric fleet runs on ~30% renewable energy, making it one of India's greenest transit systems.  · 💳 Use a Smart Card to save an additional ₹4 (10% discount) on every trip.

Central Secretariat Metro Station (सेंट्रल सेक्रेटेरिएट मेट्रो स्टेशन) Kalkaji Mandir Metro Station (कालकाजी मंदिर मेट्रो स्टेशन)