Central Secretariat Rithala Delhi Metro Route
⇄ Reverse Route📍 Route Overview
Travelling from Central Secretariat to Rithala by Delhi Metro takes approximately 48 minutes covering 23.6 km across 20 stations. The route involves 1 interchange — details are shown in the step-by-step guide below.
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Central Secretariat to Rithala by Delhi Metro is approximately 48 minutes, covering a distance of 23.6 km.
This route requires 1 interchange. Please allow an additional 3–5 minutes per interchange for platform change and waiting time. Total estimated journey time including interchange: approximately 52 minutes.
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Central Secretariat to Rithala is calculated based on the distance of 23.6 km as per the DMRC fare chart (w.e.f. August 2025).
| Ticket Type | Fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Token / QR Code | ₹54 | Buy at counter, token machine, or DMRC app |
| Smart Card | ₹49 | 10% discount on token fare |
| Smart Card Off-Peak | ₹39 | 20% off (off-peak hours) |
| Holiday / Sunday | ₹54 | Same as token fare |
| Tourist Card (1 Day) | ₹200 | Unlimited rides — valid from first trip |
| Tourist Card (3 Days) | ₹500 | Unlimited rides for 3 consecutive days |
| Children (under 3 yrs) | Free | Must be accompanied by adult |
| ⚠️ Ticketless Penalty | ₹250 | Always carry a valid ticket |
🔄 Interchange Stations
You will need to change metro lines at the following interchange station on this journey:
🚇 Metro Lines & Train Timings
💡 Travel Tips
- Trains run every 2–4 minutes during peak hours on major lines.
- DMRC prepaid auto counters inside stations offer fair, fixed-rate rides.
- Keep luggage to carry-on size — bags over 60 cm are chargeable.
- Lost property can be reported at the nearest station master office.
- At interchange stations, follow colour-coded signboards to find your next platform quickly.
- Download the official DMRC app for real-time train tracking, recharge, and travel updates.
🔍 Interactive Route Finder
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
There are 20 stations between Central Secretariat and Rithala, including both the start and end stations.
The metro fare from Central Secretariat to Rithala is ₹54 for a Token/QR Code ticket and ₹49 with a Smart Card (10% discount). Off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹39.
The metro journey from Central Secretariat to Rithala takes approximately 48 minutes. If you include interchange wait time, allow 52 minutes total.
Yes — you need to change trains 1 time on this route. The step-by-step route above shows exactly where to change.
The metro route distance from Central Secretariat to Rithala is approximately 23.6 km.
The first metro from Central Secretariat towards Rithala departs at approximately 5:15 AM and the last train is at 11:45 PM. Trains run every 3-5 minutes during peak hours.