Kalkaji Mandir Lal Quila Delhi Metro Route
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📍 Route Overview
The Kalkaji Mandir to Lal Quila metro route is one of Delhi Metro's efficient connections, spanning 21.7 km in approximately 32 minutes. Commuters travel through 15 stations via the Violet Line line. No train change is required for this journey.
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Kalkaji Mandir to Lal Quila by Delhi Metro is approximately 32 minutes, covering a distance of 21.7 km.
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Kalkaji Mandir to Lal Quila is calculated based on the distance of 21.7 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 |
🚇 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.
- Download the official DMRC app for real-time train tracking, recharge, and travel updates.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
There are 15 stations between Kalkaji Mandir and Lal Quila, including both the start and end stations.
The metro fare from Kalkaji Mandir to Lal Quila 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 Kalkaji Mandir to Lal Quila takes approximately 32 minutes. If you include interchange wait time, allow 32 minutes total.
No — Kalkaji Mandir to Lal Quila is a direct route on a single metro line. No train change is required.
The metro route distance from Kalkaji Mandir to Lal Quila is approximately 21.7 km.
The first metro from Kalkaji Mandir towards Lal Quila departs at approximately 5:30 AM and the last train is at 11:30 PM. Trains run every 4-7 minutes during peak hours.
🌱 Environmental Impact — Why Take the Metro?
Taking the Delhi Metro from Kalkaji Mandir to Lal Quila (21.7 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
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