📍 Quick Answer:
Lal Quila se Aiims tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 29 minutes lagte hain,
12 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹43 (Token) /
₹39 (Smart Card).
1 interchange hain is route par.
📍 Route Overview
The Lal Quila to Aiims metro route is one of Delhi Metro's efficient connections, spanning 14.2 km in approximately 29 minutes. Commuters travel through 12 stations via the Violet Line, Yellow Line lines. A train change at 1 interchange station is needed.
लाल किला से एम्स — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Lal Quila to Aiims by Delhi Metro is approximately 29 minutes, covering a distance of 14.2 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 33 minutes.
📍 Lal Quila → Aiims Route Map
🗺️ Lal Quila → Aiims — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Lal Quila to Aiims is calculated based on the distance of 14.2 km as per the DMRC fare chart (w.e.f. August 2025).
| Ticket Type | Fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Token / QR Code | ₹43 | Buy at counter, token machine, or DMRC app |
| Smart Card | ₹39 | 10% discount on token fare |
| Smart Card Off-Peak | ₹31 | 20% off (off-peak hours) |
| Holiday / Sunday | ₹43 | 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:
Central Secretariat
— Alight from Violet Line
Platform 3
✓ · Board Yellow Line
Platform 1
✓ · 🚶 ~5 min walk
🚇 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.
📋 Journey Summary
The Lal Quila–Aiims journey covers 12 stations on Violet Line and Yellow Line in about 29 minutes (1 interchange), fare ₹43.
🚇 Related Metro Lines
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
Click (+) on any station for details
Central Secretariat
सेंट्रल सेक्रेटेरिएट VIO
Platform 3
✓ → Towards RAJA NAHAR SINGH
🔄 Change Line: VIO → YEL
🚉 Get Down Here
VIO
Platform 3✓ → Towards Towards RAJA NAHAR SINGH
🚶 Walk ~5 min to next platform
🚆 Board Here
YEL
Platform 1✓ → Towards Towards HUDA CITY CENTRE
Seva Teerth (earlier Udyog Bhawan)
सेवा तीर्थ (पूर्व उद्योग भवन) YEL
Platform 1
✓ → Towards HUDA CITY CENTRE
📍 Nearby Routes from Lal Quila
🔍 Interactive Route Finder
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (25 questions)
The Delhi Metro route from Lal Quila to AIIMS is via the Violet Line and Yellow Line. The journey covers 12 stations via the Violet Line and Yellow Line. Use the interactive route finder above to get step-by-step directions.
There are 12 stations between Lal Quila and AIIMS by Delhi Metro (including both the source and destination stations).
The Delhi Metro journey from Lal Quila to AIIMS takes approximately 29 minutes. This estimate does not include waiting time at interchange stations.
The Delhi Metro fare from Lal Quila to AIIMS is ₹43 for a token and ₹39 with a Smart Card (10% discount). The off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹31.
The Delhi Metro route distance from Lal Quila to AIIMS is approximately 14.2 km.
Using a Smart Card for the Lal Quila to AIIMS journey saves ₹4 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹39 vs Token: ₹43.
The first Delhi Metro train from Lal Quila towards AIIMS departs at approximately 5:30 AM on the Violet Line.
The last Delhi Metro train from Lal Quila towards AIIMS is at approximately 11:30 PM on the Violet Line. Plan your journey accordingly.
Check the platform board at Lal Quila for the train going towards AIIMS. Platform Platform No. 2 heads towards Towards start (2). Platform Platform No. 1 heads towards Towards end (1).
The reverse journey from AIIMS to Lal Quila takes the same time (~29 min) and distance (14.2 km). The fare is also ₹43 (token) / ₹39 (Smart Card).
The best time to travel from Lal Quila to AIIMS 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.
No. Delhi Metro does not run at midnight. The last train from Lal Quila towards AIIMS is at approximately 11:30 PM. For late-night travel, use pre-booked cabs or Delhi Night Bus.
Delhi Metro is one of the safest transit systems in India. The Lal Quila to AIIMS 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 Lal Quila to AIIMS route has at least one dedicated women-only coach at the front of the train, marked with a pink colour band.
Stations on the Lal Quila to AIIMS 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 Lal Quila to AIIMS journey.
Yes. A Smart Card saves ₹4 on the Lal Quila to AIIMS route (₹39 vs ₹43 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 Lal Quila to AIIMS. 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 1.3 kg of CO₂ on the Lal Quila to AIIMS journey (14.2 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.
Smart Card passengers save ₹4 (10%) on the Lal Quila to AIIMS route. Token/QR fare is ₹43; Smart Card fare is ₹39. Recharge at any Delhi Metro station or via the DMRC app.
The Lal Quila to AIIMS route has 1 interchange. The Lal Quila to AIIMS route has 1 interchange. See the step-by-step section above for which stations to change at.
Yes. Buy a QR code ticket via the DMRC Momentum 2.0 app or WhatsApp chatbot for your Lal Quila to AIIMS trip. Scan it at the AFC gate at Lal Quila to enter, then scan again at AIIMS to exit — valid for one journey, usually within 130 minutes.
Yes. On every train between Lal Quila and AIIMS, the first coach in the direction of travel is reserved for women, marked with pink signage. Men may travel in it only while accompanying a woman, child, or senior/differently-abled passenger.
Travelling from Lal Quila to AIIMS, let passengers exit before boarding, queue on the marked platform lines, stand right on escalators, avoid loud calls or music, and offer priority seats to those who need them — especially useful advice if you're changing lines en route.
💡 Smart Travel Tips — Lal Quila to Aiims
⏰ 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 29-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.
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 Lal Quila:
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 Lal Quila to Aiims (14.2 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
0.2g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
per journey
1.7g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
per journey
1.5g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
vs Car
₹4
💳 Smart Card
savings/trip
savings/trip
🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 1.5g 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.
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Lal Quila Metro Station (लाल किला मेट्रो स्टेशन) Aiims Metro Station (एम्स मेट्रो स्टेशन)