Nehru Place Lal Quila Delhi Metro Route

नेहरू प्लेस → लाल किला
⇄ Reverse Route
📍 Quick Answer: Nehru Place se Lal Quila 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 Nehru Place to Lal Quila by Delhi Metro takes approximately 30 minutes covering 20.2 km across 14 stations. This is a direct route with no interchange required.

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

⏱ Distance & Travel Time

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

📍 Nehru Place → Lal Quila Route Map

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

The metro fare from Nehru Place to Lal Quila 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

  • 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.
  • Download the official DMRC app for real-time train tracking, recharge, and travel updates.

📋 Journey Summary

Quick summary — Nehru Place to Lal Quila: ₹43 fare, ~30 minutes, 14 stations via Violet Line, a direct journey with no interchange.

🚇 Related Metro Lines

Violet Line — Full Station List & Timings

🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List

🎉 Direct Route — No Interchange Required!
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Nehru Place नेहरू प्लेस VIO Platform 2 ✓ → Towards KASHMERE GATE
Kailash Colony कैलाश कॉलोनी VIO Platform 2 ✓ → Towards KASHMERE GATE
Moolchand मूलचंद VIO Platform 2 ✓ → Towards KASHMERE GATE
Lajpat Nagar लाजपत नगर VIO Platform 2 ✓ → Towards KASHMERE GATE
Jangpura जंगपुरा VIO Platform 2 ✓ → Towards KASHMERE GATE
Jln Stadium जेएलएन स्टेडियम VIO Platform 2 ✓ → Towards KASHMERE GATE
Khan Market खान मार्केट VIO Platform 2 ✓ → Towards KASHMERE GATE
Central Secretariat सेंट्रल सेक्रेटेरिएट VIO Platform 4 ✓ → Towards KASHMERE GATE
Janpath जनपथ VIO Platform 2 ✓ → Towards KASHMERE GATE
Mandi House मंडी हाउस VIO Platform 3 ✓ → Towards KASHMERE GATE
Ito आईटीओ VIO Platform 2 ✓ → Towards KASHMERE GATE
Delhi Gate दिल्ली गेट VIO Platform 2 ✓ → Towards KASHMERE GATE
Jama Masjid जामा मस्जिद VIO Platform 2 ✓ → Towards KASHMERE GATE
Lal Quila लाल किला VIO Platform 2 ✓ → Towards KASHMERE GATE

📍 Nearby Routes from Nehru Place

Nehru Place → Moolchand Nehru Place → Kailash Colony Nehru Place → Kalkaji Mandir Nehru Place → Govind Puri

🔍 Interactive Route Finder

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (25 questions)

The Delhi Metro route from Nehru Place to Lal Quila 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 Nehru Place and Lal Quila by Delhi Metro (including both the source and destination stations).

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

The Delhi Metro fare from Nehru Place to Lal Quila 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.

The Delhi Metro route distance from Nehru Place to Lal Quila is approximately 20.2 km.

The first Delhi Metro train from Nehru Place towards Lal Quila departs at approximately 5:30 AM on the Violet Line.

The last Delhi Metro train from Nehru Place towards Lal Quila is at approximately 11:30 PM on the Violet Line. Plan your journey accordingly.

Check the platform board at Nehru Place for the train going towards Lal Quila. Platform Platform No. 2 heads towards Towards start (2). Platform Platform No. 1 heads towards Towards end (1).

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

The Nehru Place to Lal Quila route has no interchanges. It is a single-line journey on the Violet Line.

The best time to travel from Nehru Place to Lal Quila 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 Nehru Place towards Lal Quila 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 Nehru Place to Lal Quila 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 Nehru Place to Lal Quila 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 Nehru Place to Lal Quila route has at least one dedicated women-only coach at the front of the train, marked with a pink colour band.

Stations on the Nehru Place to Lal Quila 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 Nehru Place to Lal Quila journey.

The off-peak Smart Card fare from Nehru Place to Lal Quila 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 Nehru Place to Lal Quila route (₹39 vs ₹43 token). Smart Cards also skip the token queue and offer off-peak discounts.

By taking Delhi Metro instead of a car, you save approximately 1.8 kg of CO₂ on the Nehru Place to Lal Quila journey (20.2 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.

Smart Card passengers save ₹4 (10%) on the Nehru Place to Lal Quila route. Token/QR fare is ₹43; Smart Card fare is ₹39. Recharge at any Delhi Metro station or via the DMRC app.

The Nehru Place to Lal Quila route has no interchange. The Nehru Place to Lal Quila route has no interchanges. It is a single-line journey on the Violet Line.

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

⏰ 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 Nehru Place: 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 Nehru Place to Lal Quila (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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