Civil Lines Lal Quila Delhi Metro Route
⇄ Reverse Route
📍 Route Overview
Travelling from Civil Lines to Lal Quila by Delhi Metro takes approximately 9 minutes covering 2.5 km across 3 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 Civil Lines to Lal Quila by Delhi Metro is approximately 9 minutes, covering a distance of 2.5 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 13 minutes.
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Civil Lines to Lal Quila is calculated based on the distance of 2.5 km as per the DMRC fare chart (w.e.f. August 2025).
| Ticket Type | Fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Token / QR Code | ₹21 | Buy at counter, token machine, or DMRC app |
| Smart Card | ₹19 | 10% discount on token fare |
| Smart Card Off-Peak | ₹15 | 20% off (off-peak hours) |
| Holiday / Sunday | ₹21 | 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
- 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.
- 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 3 stations between Civil Lines and Lal Quila, including both the start and end stations.
The metro fare from Civil Lines to Lal Quila is ₹21 for a Token/QR Code ticket and ₹19 with a Smart Card (10% discount). Off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹15.
The metro journey from Civil Lines to Lal Quila takes approximately 9 minutes. If you include interchange wait time, allow 13 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 Civil Lines to Lal Quila is approximately 2.5 km.
The first metro from Civil Lines towards Lal Quila departs at approximately 5:15 AM and the last train is at 11:45 PM. Trains run every 3-5 minutes during peak hours.
🌱 Environmental Impact — Why Take the Metro?
Taking the Delhi Metro from Civil Lines to Lal Quila (2.5 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
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