Qutab Minar Central Secretariat Delhi Metro Route
क़ुतुब मीनार → सेंट्रल सेक्रेटेरिएट
⇄ Reverse Route
📍 Quick Answer:
Qutab Minar se Central Secretariat tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 21 minutes lagte hain,
11 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹32 (Token) /
₹29 (Smart Card).
📍 Route Overview
Travelling from Qutab Minar to Central Secretariat by Delhi Metro takes approximately 21 minutes covering 9.7 km across 11 stations. This is a direct route with no interchange required.
क़ुतुब मीनार से सेंट्रल सेक्रेटेरिएट — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Qutab Minar to Central Secretariat by Delhi Metro is approximately 21 minutes, covering a distance of 9.7 km.
📍 Qutab Minar → Central Secretariat Route Map
🗺️ Qutab Minar → Central Secretariat — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Qutab Minar to Central Secretariat is calculated based on the distance of 9.7 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 |
🚇 Metro Lines & Train Timings
💡 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
In short: Qutab Minar to Central Secretariat takes about 21 minutes across 11 stations on Yellow Line, with a direct journey with no interchange, for a fare of ₹32.
🚇 Related Metro Lines
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
🎉 Direct Route — No Interchange Required!
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Seva Teerth (earlier Udyog Bhawan)
सेवा तीर्थ (पूर्व उद्योग भवन) YEL
Platform 2
✓ → Towards SAMAYPUR BADLI
📍 Nearby Routes from Qutab Minar
🔍 Interactive Route Finder
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (25 questions)
The Delhi Metro route from Qutab Minar to Central Secretariat is via the Yellow Line. The journey covers 11 stations via the Yellow Line. Use the interactive route finder above to get step-by-step directions.
There are 11 stations between Qutab Minar and Central Secretariat by Delhi Metro (including both the source and destination stations).
The Delhi Metro journey from Qutab Minar to Central Secretariat takes approximately 21 minutes. This estimate does not include waiting time at interchange stations.
No — this is a direct route on the Yellow Line. No train change required.
Using a Smart Card for the Qutab Minar to Central Secretariat journey saves ₹3 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹29 vs Token: ₹32.
The first Delhi Metro train from Qutab Minar towards Central Secretariat departs at approximately 5:15 AM on the Yellow Line.
The last Delhi Metro train from Qutab Minar towards Central Secretariat is at approximately 11:45 PM on the Yellow Line. Plan your journey accordingly.
Yes. The Qutab Minar to Central Secretariat route is direct — no interchange needed. You stay on the Yellow Line throughout.
Check the platform board at Qutab Minar for the train going towards Central Secretariat. Platform Platform No. 2 heads towards Towards start (2). Platform Platform No. 1 heads towards Towards end (1).
The Qutab Minar to Central Secretariat route has no interchanges. It is a single-line journey on the Yellow Line.
The best time to travel from Qutab Minar to Central Secretariat 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.
Delhi Metro allows luggage up to 25 kg or 60 cm × 45 cm × 25 cm free of charge on the Qutab Minar to Central Secretariat 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 Qutab Minar to Central Secretariat 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 Qutab Minar to Central Secretariat 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 Qutab Minar to Central Secretariat journey.
The off-peak Smart Card fare from Qutab Minar to Central Secretariat is ₹23. 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 ₹3 on the Qutab Minar to Central Secretariat 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 Qutab Minar to Central Secretariat. 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 0.9 kg of CO₂ on the Qutab Minar to Central Secretariat journey (9.7 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.
Smart Card passengers save ₹3 (10%) on the Qutab Minar to Central Secretariat route. Token/QR fare is ₹32; Smart Card fare is ₹29. Recharge at any Delhi Metro station or via the DMRC app.
The Qutab Minar to Central Secretariat route has no interchange. The Qutab Minar to Central Secretariat route has no interchanges. It is a single-line journey on the Yellow Line.
Yes. Buy a QR code ticket via the DMRC Momentum 2.0 app or WhatsApp chatbot for your Qutab Minar to Central Secretariat trip. Scan it at the AFC gate at Qutab Minar to enter, then scan again at Central Secretariat to exit — valid for one journey, usually within 130 minutes.
Yes. On every train between Qutab Minar and Central Secretariat, 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 Qutab Minar to Central Secretariat, 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 — Qutab Minar to Central Secretariat
⏰ 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 21-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 Qutab Minar:
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 Qutab Minar to Central Secretariat (9.7 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
0.2g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
per journey
1.2g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
per journey
1g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
vs Car
₹3
💳 Smart Card
savings/trip
savings/trip
🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 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 ₹3 (10% discount) on every trip.
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