📍 Quick Answer:
Lal Quila se Delhi Gate tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 5 minutes lagte hain,
3 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹21 (Token) /
₹19 (Smart Card).
📍 Route Overview
Travelling from Lal Quila to Delhi Gate by Delhi Metro takes approximately 5 minutes covering 3.1 km across 3 stations. This is a direct route with no interchange required.
लाल किला से दिल्ली गेट — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Lal Quila to Delhi Gate by Delhi Metro is approximately 5 minutes, covering a distance of 3.1 km.
📍 Lal Quila → Delhi Gate Route Map
🗺️ Lal Quila → Delhi Gate — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Lal Quila to Delhi Gate is calculated based on the distance of 3.1 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 |
🚇 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.
- Download the official DMRC app for real-time train tracking, recharge, and travel updates.
📋 Journey Summary
The Lal Quila–Delhi Gate journey covers 3 stations on Violet Line in about 5 minutes (a direct journey with no interchange), fare ₹21.
🚇 Related Metro Lines
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
🎉 Direct Route — No Interchange Required!
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📍 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 Delhi Gate is via the Violet Line. The journey covers 3 stations via the Violet Line. Use the interactive route finder above to get step-by-step directions.
There are 3 stations between Lal Quila and Delhi Gate by Delhi Metro (including both the source and destination stations).
The Delhi Metro fare from Lal Quila to Delhi Gate is ₹21 for a token and ₹19 with a Smart Card (10% discount). The off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹15.
No — this is a direct route on the Violet Line. No train change required.
The Delhi Metro route distance from Lal Quila to Delhi Gate is approximately 3.1 km.
Using a Smart Card for the Lal Quila to Delhi Gate journey saves ₹2 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹19 vs Token: ₹21.
The first Delhi Metro train from Lal Quila towards Delhi Gate departs at approximately 5:30 AM on the Violet Line.
The last Delhi Metro train from Lal Quila towards Delhi Gate is at approximately 11:30 PM on the Violet Line. Plan your journey accordingly.
Yes. The Lal Quila to Delhi Gate route is direct — no interchange needed. You stay on the Violet Line throughout.
Check the platform board at Lal Quila for the train going towards Delhi Gate. Platform Platform No. 2 heads towards Towards start (2). Platform Platform No. 1 heads towards Towards end (1).
The reverse journey from Delhi Gate to Lal Quila takes the same time (~5 min) and distance (3.1 km). The fare is also ₹21 (token) / ₹19 (Smart Card).
The Lal Quila to Delhi Gate route has no interchanges. It is a single-line journey on the Violet Line.
The best time to travel from Lal Quila to Delhi Gate 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 Lal Quila as source and Delhi Gate as destination for the optimal route, station count, travel time, fare, and interchange details.
Delhi Metro allows luggage up to 25 kg or 60 cm × 45 cm × 25 cm free of charge on the Lal Quila to Delhi Gate 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 Lal Quila to Delhi Gate 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 Delhi Gate 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 Delhi Gate 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 Delhi Gate journey.
Yes. A Smart Card saves ₹2 on the Lal Quila to Delhi Gate route (₹19 vs ₹21 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.
The Lal Quila to Delhi Gate route has no interchange. The Lal Quila to Delhi Gate route has no interchanges. It is a single-line journey on the Violet Line.
Yes. Buy a QR code ticket via the DMRC Momentum 2.0 app or WhatsApp chatbot for your Lal Quila to Delhi Gate trip. Scan it at the AFC gate at Lal Quila to enter, then scan again at Delhi Gate to exit — valid for one journey, usually within 130 minutes.
Yes. On every train between Lal Quila and Delhi Gate, 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 Delhi Gate, 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 Delhi Gate
⏰ 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 5-minute journey.
Sunday mornings are the least crowded.
💳 Smart Card Saves Money
Token fare: ₹21 ·
Smart Card: ₹19 (10% off)
Monthly savings: ₹836 for daily commuters.
Monthly savings: ₹836 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 Delhi Gate (3.1 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
0.1g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
per journey
0.4g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
per journey
0.3g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
vs Car
₹2
💳 Smart Card
savings/trip
savings/trip
🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 0.3g 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 ₹2 (10% discount) on every trip.
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Kashmere Gate → Delhi Gate metro routeकश्मीरी गेट → दिल्ली गेट metro finder
Inderlok → Delhi Gate metro routeइंदरलोक → दिल्ली गेट metro finder
Netaji Subhash Place → Delhi Gate metro routeनेताजी सुभाष प्लेस → दिल्ली गेट metro finder
Azadpur → Delhi Gate metro routeआज़ादपुर → दिल्ली गेट metro finder
Lal Quila Metro Station (लाल किला मेट्रो स्टेशन) Delhi Gate Metro Station (दिल्ली गेट मेट्रो स्टेशन)