📍 Quick Answer:
Janakpuri West se Lal Quila tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 52 minutes lagte hain,
22 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹54 (Token) /
₹49 (Smart Card).
1 interchange hain is route par.
📍 Route Overview
Travelling from Janakpuri West to Lal Quila by Delhi Metro takes approximately 52 minutes covering 22.9 km across 22 stations. The route involves 1 interchange — details are shown in the step-by-step guide below.
जनकपुरी वेस्ट से लाल किला — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
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Mandi House
मंडी हाउस BLU
Platform 2
✓ → Towards NOIDA ELECTRONIC CITY
🚉 Get Down Here
BLU
Platform 2✓ → Towards Towards NOIDA ELECTRONIC CITY
🚶 Walk ~5 min to next platform
🚆 Board Here
VIO
Platform 3✓ → Towards Towards KASHMERE GATE
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Janakpuri West to Lal Quila by Delhi Metro is approximately 52 minutes, covering a distance of 22.9 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 56 minutes.
📍 Janakpuri West → Lal Quila Route Map
🗺️ Janakpuri West → Lal Quila — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Janakpuri West to Lal Quila is calculated based on the distance of 22.9 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
- Check the direction board carefully at interchange stations.
- Women-only coaches are at the front of every Delhi Metro train.
- Download the official DMRC app for real-time train tracking and recharge.
- Token machines accept ₹10, ₹20, ₹50 and ₹100 notes and coins.
- 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
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 Janakpuri West to Lal Quila is via the Blue Line and Violet Line. The journey covers 22 stations via the Blue Line and Violet Line. Use the interactive route finder above to get step-by-step directions.
There are 22 stations between Janakpuri West and Lal Quila by Delhi Metro (including both the source and destination stations).
The Delhi Metro journey from Janakpuri West to Lal Quila takes approximately 52 minutes. This estimate does not include waiting time at interchange stations.
The Delhi Metro fare from Janakpuri West to Lal Quila is ₹54 for a token and ₹49 with a Smart Card (10% discount). The off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹39.
Yes — you need to change trains at 1 interchange station. See the step-by-step route above.
The Delhi Metro route distance from Janakpuri West to Lal Quila is approximately 22.9 km.
Using a Smart Card for the Janakpuri West to Lal Quila journey saves ₹5 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹49 vs Token: ₹54.
The last Delhi Metro train from Janakpuri West towards Lal Quila is at approximately 11:30 PM on the Blue Line. Plan your journey accordingly.
Check the platform board at Janakpuri West for the train going towards Lal Quila. Platform Platform No. 1 heads towards Towards start (1). Platform Platform No. 2 heads towards Towards end (2).
The reverse journey from Lal Quila to Janakpuri West takes the same time (~52 min) and distance (22.9 km). The fare is also ₹54 (token) / ₹49 (Smart Card).
The Janakpuri West to Lal Quila route has 1 interchange. See the step-by-step section above for which stations to change at.
The best time to travel from Janakpuri West to Lal Quila 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 Janakpuri West as source and Lal Quila 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 Janakpuri West towards Lal Quila 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 Janakpuri West to Lal Quila route. Oversized items may be restricted. All bags go through X-ray at entry.
Delhi Metro is one of the safest transit systems in India. The Janakpuri West to Lal Quila route is covered by CISF security, CCTV at all stations, and dedicated women-only coaches on every train.
Yes. Every Delhi Metro train on the Janakpuri West to Lal Quila route has at least one dedicated women-only coach at the front of the train, marked with a pink colour band.
Stations on the Janakpuri West to Lal Quila route have lifts, ramps, tactile paths, and wheelchair assistance. Contact the Station Master for dedicated support.
The off-peak Smart Card fare from Janakpuri West to Lal Quila is ₹39. Off-peak hours are before 8:00 AM and after 8:00 PM on weekdays, and all day on Sundays and public holidays.
Yes. A Smart Card saves ₹5 on the Janakpuri West to Lal Quila route (₹49 vs ₹54 token). Smart Cards also skip the token queue and offer off-peak discounts.
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 Janakpuri West to Lal Quila. A Smart Card at ₹49 per trip is the most economical regular commuting option.
By taking Delhi Metro instead of a car, you save approximately 2 kg of CO₂ on the Janakpuri West to Lal Quila journey (22.9 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.
Smart Card passengers save ₹5 (10%) on the Janakpuri West to Lal Quila route. Token/QR fare is ₹54; Smart Card fare is ₹49. Recharge at any Delhi Metro station or via the DMRC app.
The Janakpuri West to Lal Quila route has 1 interchange. The Janakpuri West to Lal Quila route has 1 interchange. See the step-by-step section above for which stations to change at.
💡 Smart Travel Tips — Janakpuri West to Lal Quila
⏰ 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 52-minute journey.
Sunday mornings are the least crowded.
💳 Smart Card Saves Money
Token fare: ₹54 ·
Smart Card: ₹49 (10% off)
Monthly savings: ₹2156 for daily commuters.
Monthly savings: ₹2156 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 Janakpuri West:
11:30 PM
Miss it? Book Ola/Uber from station exit or use DMRC helpline 155370.
Miss it? Book Ola/Uber from station exit or use DMRC helpline 155370.
🌱 Environmental Impact — Why Take the Metro?
Taking the Delhi Metro from Janakpuri West to Lal Quila (22.9 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
0.4g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
per journey
2.7g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
per journey
2.3g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
vs Car
₹5
💳 Smart Card
savings/trip
savings/trip
🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 2.3g 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 ₹5 (10% discount) on every trip.
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