📍 Quick Answer:
New Delhi se Lal Quila tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 14 minutes lagte hain,
5 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹21 (Token) /
₹19 (Smart Card).
1 interchange hain is route par.
📍 Route Overview
Travelling from New Delhi to Lal Quila by Delhi Metro takes approximately 14 minutes covering 4.5 km across 5 stations. The route involves 1 interchange — details are shown in the step-by-step guide below.
नई दिल्ली से लाल किला — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
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Kashmere Gate
कश्मीरी गेट YEL
Platform 2
✓ → Towards SAMAYPUR BADLI
🚉 Get Down Here
YEL
Platform 2✓ → Towards Towards SAMAYPUR BADLI
🚶 Walk ~5 min to next platform
🚆 Board Here
VIO
Platform 5✓ → Towards Towards RAJA NAHAR SINGH
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from New Delhi to Lal Quila by Delhi Metro is approximately 14 minutes, covering a distance of 4.5 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.
📍 New Delhi → Lal Quila Route Map
🗺️ New Delhi → Lal Quila — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from New Delhi to Lal Quila is calculated based on the distance of 4.5 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 |
🔄 Interchange Stations
You will need to change metro lines at the following interchange station on this journey:
Kashmere Gate
— Alight from Yellow Line
Platform 2
✓ · Board Violet Line
Platform 5
✓ · 🚶 ~5 min walk
🚇 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.
🔍 Interactive Route Finder
Get step-by-step directions, platform numbers, fares, and interchange details using the full interactive finder.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (25 questions)
There are 5 stations between New Delhi and Lal Quila by Delhi Metro (including both the source and destination stations).
The Delhi Metro fare from New Delhi to Lal Quila is ₹21 for a token and ₹19 with a Smart Card (10% discount). The off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹15.
Yes — you need to change trains at 1 interchange station. See the step-by-step route above.
The Delhi Metro route distance from New Delhi to Lal Quila is approximately 4.5 km.
Using a Smart Card for the New Delhi to Lal Quila journey saves ₹2 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹19 vs Token: ₹21.
The first Delhi Metro train from New Delhi towards Lal Quila departs at approximately 5:15 AM on the Yellow Line.
The last Delhi Metro train from New Delhi towards Lal Quila is at approximately 11:45 PM on the Yellow Line. Plan your journey accordingly.
No. The New Delhi to Lal Quila route requires 1 interchange. Follow the colour-coded signboards.
Check the platform board at New Delhi 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 New Delhi takes the same time (~14 min) and distance (4.5 km). The fare is also ₹21 (token) / ₹19 (Smart Card).
The New Delhi to Lal Quila route has 1 interchange. See the step-by-step section above for which stations to change at.
The best time to travel from New Delhi 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.
Use the Delhi Metro Route Finder on this page: enter New Delhi as source and Lal Quila 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 New Delhi towards Lal Quila is at approximately 11:45 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 New Delhi 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 New Delhi 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 New Delhi 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 New Delhi to Lal Quila route have lifts, ramps, tactile paths, and wheelchair assistance. Contact the Station Master for dedicated support.
The off-peak Smart Card fare from New Delhi to Lal Quila is ₹15. 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 ₹2 on the New Delhi to Lal Quila 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.
Delhi Metro does not currently offer route-specific monthly passes for New Delhi to Lal Quila. A Smart Card at ₹19 per trip is the most economical regular commuting option.
By taking Delhi Metro instead of a car, you save approximately 0.4 kg of CO₂ on the New Delhi to Lal Quila journey (4.5 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.
Smart Card passengers save ₹2 (10%) on the New Delhi to Lal Quila route. Token/QR fare is ₹21; Smart Card fare is ₹19. Recharge at any Delhi Metro station or via the DMRC app.
The New Delhi to Lal Quila route has 1 interchange. The New Delhi to Lal Quila route has 1 interchange. See the step-by-step section above for which stations to change at.
💡 Smart Travel Tips — New Delhi 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 14-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 New Delhi:
11:45 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 New Delhi to Lal Quila (4.5 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
0.1g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
per journey
0.5g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
per journey
0.4g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
vs Car
₹2
💳 Smart Card
savings/trip
savings/trip
🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 0.4g 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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