📍 Quick Answer:
Lal Quila se Jama Masjid tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 5 minutes lagte hain,
2 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹11 (Token) /
₹10 (Smart Card).
📍 Route Overview
The Lal Quila to Jama Masjid metro route is one of Delhi Metro's efficient connections, spanning 1.6 km in approximately 5 minutes. Commuters travel through 2 stations via the Violet Line line. No train change is required for this journey.
लाल किला से जामा मस्जिद — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Lal Quila to Jama Masjid by Delhi Metro is approximately 5 minutes, covering a distance of 1.6 km.
📍 Lal Quila → Jama Masjid Route Map
🗺️ Lal Quila → Jama Masjid — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Lal Quila to Jama Masjid is calculated based on the distance of 1.6 km as per the DMRC fare chart (w.e.f. August 2025).
| Ticket Type | Fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Token / QR Code | ₹11 | Buy at counter, token machine, or DMRC app |
| Smart Card | ₹10 | 10% discount on token fare |
| Smart Card Off-Peak | ₹8 | 20% off (off-peak hours) |
| Holiday / Sunday | ₹11 | 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–Jama Masjid journey covers 2 stations on Violet Line in about 5 minutes (a direct journey with no interchange), fare ₹11.
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📍 Nearby Routes from Lal Quila
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (25 questions)
The Delhi Metro journey from Lal Quila to Jama Masjid takes approximately 5 minutes. This estimate does not include waiting time at interchange stations.
The Delhi Metro fare from Lal Quila to Jama Masjid is ₹11 for a token and ₹10 with a Smart Card (10% discount). The off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹8.
No — this is a direct route on the Violet Line. No train change required.
The Delhi Metro route distance from Lal Quila to Jama Masjid is approximately 1.6 km.
Using a Smart Card for the Lal Quila to Jama Masjid journey saves ₹1 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹10 vs Token: ₹11.
The first Delhi Metro train from Lal Quila towards Jama Masjid departs at approximately 5:30 AM on the Violet Line.
The last Delhi Metro train from Lal Quila towards Jama Masjid 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 Jama Masjid. Platform Platform No. 2 heads towards Towards start (2). Platform Platform No. 1 heads towards Towards end (1).
The reverse journey from Jama Masjid to Lal Quila takes the same time (~5 min) and distance (1.6 km). The fare is also ₹11 (token) / ₹10 (Smart Card).
The Lal Quila to Jama Masjid route has no interchanges. It is a single-line journey on the Violet Line.
The best time to travel from Lal Quila to Jama Masjid 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 Jama Masjid 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 Lal Quila towards Jama Masjid 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 Lal Quila to Jama Masjid 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 Jama Masjid route is covered by CISF security, CCTV at all stations, and dedicated women-only coaches on every train.
Stations on the Lal Quila to Jama Masjid 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 Jama Masjid journey.
The off-peak Smart Card fare from Lal Quila to Jama Masjid is ₹8. Off-peak hours are before 8:00 AM and after 8:00 PM on weekdays, and all day on Sundays and public holidays.
Delhi Metro does not currently offer route-specific monthly passes for Lal Quila to Jama Masjid. A Smart Card at ₹10 per trip is the most economical regular commuting option.
By taking Delhi Metro instead of a car, you save approximately 0.1 kg of CO₂ on the Lal Quila to Jama Masjid journey (1.6 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.
Smart Card passengers save ₹1 (10%) on the Lal Quila to Jama Masjid route. Token/QR fare is ₹11; Smart Card fare is ₹10. Recharge at any Delhi Metro station or via the DMRC app.
The Lal Quila to Jama Masjid route has no interchange. The Lal Quila to Jama Masjid 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 Jama Masjid trip. Scan it at the AFC gate at Lal Quila to enter, then scan again at Jama Masjid to exit — valid for one journey, usually within 130 minutes.
Yes. On every train between Lal Quila and Jama Masjid, 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 Jama Masjid, 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 Jama Masjid
⏰ 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: ₹11 ·
Smart Card: ₹10 (10% off)
Monthly savings: ₹440 for daily commuters.
Monthly savings: ₹440 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 Jama Masjid (1.6 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
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🚇 Metro CO₂
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💳 Smart Card
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🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 0.2g 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 ₹1 (10% discount) on every trip.
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Inderlok → Jama Masjid metro routeइंदरलोक → जामा मस्जिद metro finder
Netaji Subhash Place → Jama Masjid metro routeनेताजी सुभाष प्लेस → जामा मस्जिद metro finder
Azadpur → Jama Masjid metro routeआज़ादपुर → जामा मस्जिद metro finder
Lal Quila Metro Station (लाल किला मेट्रो स्टेशन) Jama Masjid Metro Station (जामा मस्जिद मेट्रो स्टेशन)