Lal Quila Nehru Place Delhi Metro Route

लाल किला → नेहरू प्लेस
⇄ Reverse Route
📍 Quick Answer: Lal Quila se Nehru Place tak Delhi Metro mein approximately 30 minutes lagte hain, 14 stations se guzarte hue. Fare: ₹43 (Token) / ₹39 (Smart Card).
💰 ₹43 Token
💳 ₹39 Smart Card
⏱ 30 min
🚉 14 stations
📍 20.2 km
🔄 0 interchanges
🌅 First: 5:30 AM
🌙 Last: 11:30 PM

📍 Route Overview

Travelling from Lal Quila to Nehru Place by Delhi Metro takes approximately 30 minutes covering 20.2 km across 14 stations. This is a direct route with no interchange required.

लाल किला से नेहरू प्लेस — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।

⏱ Distance & Travel Time

The total travel time from Lal Quila to Nehru Place by Delhi Metro is approximately 30 minutes, covering a distance of 20.2 km.

📍 Lal Quila → Nehru Place Route Map

🗺️ Lal Quila → Nehru Place — Delhi Metro Route Map
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💰 Fare Details

The metro fare from Lal Quila to Nehru Place is calculated based on the distance of 20.2 km as per the DMRC fare chart (w.e.f. August 2025).

Ticket TypeFareNotes
Token / QR Code₹43Buy at counter, token machine, or DMRC app
Smart Card₹3910% discount on token fare
Smart Card Off-Peak₹3120% off (off-peak hours)
Holiday / Sunday₹43Same as token fare
Tourist Card (1 Day)₹200Unlimited rides — valid from first trip
Tourist Card (3 Days)₹500Unlimited rides for 3 consecutive days
Children (under 3 yrs)FreeMust be accompanied by adult
⚠️ Ticketless Penalty₹250Always carry a valid ticket

🚇 Metro Lines & Train Timings

🌅 First Train: 5:30 AM
🌙 Last Train: 11:30 PM
⏱ Frequency: 4-7 minutes

💡 Travel Tips

  • Smart Card balance can be checked at any yellow card reader inside the station.
  • Eating and drinking inside metro premises is strictly prohibited.
  • Disabled-friendly lifts and ramps are available at all interchange stations.
  • Use the last coach to exit near the escalator at most stations.
  • Download the official DMRC app for real-time train tracking, recharge, and travel updates.

📋 Journey Summary

Lal Quila to Nehru Place at a glance: a direct journey with no interchange, 14 stations on Violet Line, roughly 30 minutes, ₹43 fare.

🚇 Related Metro Lines

Violet Line — Full Station List & Timings

🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List

🎉 Direct Route — No Interchange Required!
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Lal Quila लाल किला VIO Platform 1 ✓ → Towards RAJA NAHAR SINGH
Jama Masjid जामा मस्जिद VIO Platform 1 ✓ → Towards RAJA NAHAR SINGH
Delhi Gate दिल्ली गेट VIO Platform 1 ✓ → Towards RAJA NAHAR SINGH
Ito आईटीओ VIO Platform 1 ✓ → Towards RAJA NAHAR SINGH
Mandi House मंडी हाउस VIO Platform 4 ✓ → Towards RAJA NAHAR SINGH
Janpath जनपथ VIO Platform 1 ✓ → Towards RAJA NAHAR SINGH
Central Secretariat सेंट्रल सेक्रेटेरिएट VIO Platform 3 ✓ → Towards RAJA NAHAR SINGH
Khan Market खान मार्केट VIO Platform 1 ✓ → Towards RAJA NAHAR SINGH
Jln Stadium जेएलएन स्टेडियम VIO Platform 1 ✓ → Towards RAJA NAHAR SINGH
Jangpura जंगपुरा VIO Platform 1 ✓ → Towards RAJA NAHAR SINGH
Lajpat Nagar लाजपत नगर VIO Platform 1 ✓ → Towards RAJA NAHAR SINGH
Moolchand मूलचंद VIO Platform 1 ✓ → Towards RAJA NAHAR SINGH
Kailash Colony कैलाश कॉलोनी VIO Platform 1 ✓ → Towards RAJA NAHAR SINGH
Nehru Place नेहरू प्लेस VIO Platform 1 ✓ → Towards RAJA NAHAR SINGH

📍 Nearby Routes from Lal Quila

Lal Quila → Kashmere Gate Lal Quila → Jama Masjid Lal Quila → Delhi Gate

🔍 Interactive Route Finder

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (25 questions)

The Delhi Metro route from Lal Quila to Nehru Place is via the Violet Line. The journey covers 14 stations via the Violet Line. Use the interactive route finder above to get step-by-step directions.

There are 14 stations between Lal Quila and Nehru Place by Delhi Metro (including both the source and destination stations).

The Delhi Metro journey from Lal Quila to Nehru Place takes approximately 30 minutes. This estimate does not include waiting time at interchange stations.

The Delhi Metro fare from Lal Quila to Nehru Place is ₹43 for a token and ₹39 with a Smart Card (10% discount). The off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹31.

No — this is a direct route on the Violet Line. No train change required.

Yes. The Lal Quila to Nehru Place 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 Nehru Place. Platform Platform No. 2 heads towards Towards start (2). Platform Platform No. 1 heads towards Towards end (1).

The reverse journey from Nehru Place to Lal Quila takes the same time (~30 min) and distance (20.2 km). The fare is also ₹43 (token) / ₹39 (Smart Card).

The best time to travel from Lal Quila to Nehru Place 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 Nehru Place 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 Nehru Place 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 Nehru Place 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 Nehru Place 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 Nehru Place 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 Nehru Place journey.

The off-peak Smart Card fare from Lal Quila to Nehru Place is ₹31. 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 ₹4 on the Lal Quila to Nehru Place 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 Nehru Place. 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 1.8 kg of CO₂ on the Lal Quila to Nehru Place journey (20.2 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.

Smart Card passengers save ₹4 (10%) on the Lal Quila to Nehru Place 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 Nehru Place route has no interchange. The Lal Quila to Nehru Place 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 Nehru Place trip. Scan it at the AFC gate at Lal Quila to enter, then scan again at Nehru Place to exit — valid for one journey, usually within 130 minutes.

Yes. On every train between Lal Quila and Nehru Place, 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 Nehru Place, 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 Nehru Place

⏰ 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 30-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.
🚇 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.

🌱 Environmental Impact — Why Take the Metro?

Taking the Delhi Metro from Lal Quila to Nehru Place (20.2 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.

0.3g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
2.4g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
2.1g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
₹4
💳 Smart Card
savings/trip
🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 2.1g 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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