📍 Quick Answer:
Lal Quila se Welcome tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 14 minutes lagte hain,
5 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹32 (Token) /
₹29 (Smart Card).
1 interchange hain is route par.
📍 Route Overview
The Delhi Metro route from Lal Quila to Welcome covers approximately 5.7 km with a travel time of around 14 minutes. The journey passes through 5 stations and requires 1 interchange.
This route uses the Violet Line, Red Line lines of the Delhi Metro network, connecting these two stations efficiently across Delhi NCR.
लाल किला से वेलकम — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Lal Quila to Welcome by Delhi Metro is approximately 14 minutes, covering a distance of 5.7 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 18 minutes.
📍 Lal Quila → Welcome Route Map
🗺️ Lal Quila → Welcome — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Lal Quila to Welcome is calculated based on the distance of 5.7 km as per the DMRC fare chart (w.e.f. August 2025).
| Ticket Type | Fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Token / QR Code | ₹32 | Buy at counter, token machine, or DMRC app |
| Smart Card | ₹29 | 10% discount on token fare |
| Smart Card Off-Peak | ₹23 | 20% off (off-peak hours) |
| Holiday / Sunday | ₹32 | 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:
🚇 Metro Lines & Train Timings
💡 Travel Tips
- Avoid peak hours (8–10 AM and 5–8 PM) for a more comfortable commute.
- Recharge your Smart Card to get 10% discount on every trip.
- Stand to the right on escalators so others can walk past on the left.
- Keep your metro token or card ready before reaching the exit gates.
- 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–Welcome journey covers 5 stations on Violet Line and Red Line in about 14 minutes (1 interchange), fare ₹32.
🚇 Related Metro Lines
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
Click (+) on any station for details
Kashmere Gate
कश्मीरी गेट VIO
Platform 6
✓ → Towards KASHMERE GATE
🔄 Change Line: VIO → RED
🚉 Get Down Here
VIO
Platform 6✓ → Towards Towards KASHMERE GATE
🚶 Walk ~5 min to next platform
🚆 Board Here
RED
Platform 4✓ → Towards Towards SHAHEED STHAL (NEW BUS ADDA)
📍 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 Welcome is via the Violet Line and Red Line. The journey covers 5 stations via the Violet Line and Red Line. Use the interactive route finder above to get step-by-step directions.
There are 5 stations between Lal Quila and Welcome by Delhi Metro (including both the source and destination stations).
The Delhi Metro journey from Lal Quila to Welcome takes approximately 14 minutes. This estimate does not include waiting time at interchange stations.
The Delhi Metro fare from Lal Quila to Welcome is ₹32 for a token and ₹29 with a Smart Card (10% discount). The off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹23.
Yes — you need to change trains at 1 interchange station. See the step-by-step route above.
The Delhi Metro route distance from Lal Quila to Welcome is approximately 5.7 km.
Using a Smart Card for the Lal Quila to Welcome journey saves ₹3 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹29 vs Token: ₹32.
The first Delhi Metro train from Lal Quila towards Welcome departs at approximately 5:30 AM on the Violet Line.
No. The Lal Quila to Welcome route requires 1 interchange. Follow the colour-coded signboards.
Check the platform board at Lal Quila for the train going towards Welcome. Platform Platform No. 2 heads towards Towards start (2). Platform Platform No. 1 heads towards Towards end (1).
The reverse journey from Welcome to Lal Quila takes the same time (~14 min) and distance (5.7 km). The fare is also ₹32 (token) / ₹29 (Smart Card).
The best time to travel from Lal Quila to Welcome 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 Welcome 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 Welcome 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 Welcome 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 Welcome route has at least one dedicated women-only coach at the front of the train, marked with a pink colour band.
The official DMRC app "Delhi Metro Rail" (Android and iOS) shows real-time schedules, platform numbers, and route maps for the Lal Quila to Welcome journey.
Yes. A Smart Card saves ₹3 on the Lal Quila to Welcome route (₹29 vs ₹32 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 Welcome. A Smart Card at ₹29 per trip is the most economical regular commuting option.
By taking Delhi Metro instead of a car, you save approximately 0.5 kg of CO₂ on the Lal Quila to Welcome journey (5.7 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.
Smart Card passengers save ₹3 (10%) on the Lal Quila to Welcome route. Token/QR fare is ₹32; Smart Card fare is ₹29. Recharge at any Delhi Metro station or via the DMRC app.
Yes. Buy a QR code ticket via the DMRC Momentum 2.0 app or WhatsApp chatbot for your Lal Quila to Welcome trip. Scan it at the AFC gate at Lal Quila to enter, then scan again at Welcome to exit — valid for one journey, usually within 130 minutes.
Yes. On every train between Lal Quila and Welcome, 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 Welcome, 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 Welcome
⏰ 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 14-minute journey.
Sunday mornings are the least crowded.
💳 Smart Card Saves Money
Token fare: ₹32 ·
Smart Card: ₹29 (10% off)
Monthly savings: ₹1276 for daily commuters.
Monthly savings: ₹1276 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 Welcome (5.7 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
0.1g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
per journey
0.7g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
per journey
0.6g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
vs Car
₹3
💳 Smart Card
savings/trip
savings/trip
🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 0.6g 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 ₹3 (10% discount) on every trip.
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