Rajiv Chowk → Lal Quila Metro Route
⇄ Reverse Route📍 Route Overview
The Delhi Metro route from Rajiv Chowk to Lal Quila covers approximately 5.4 km with a travel time of approximately 16 minutes. The journey passes through 6 stations and requires 1 interchange.
🚇 Metro Lines Used
💰 Fare Information
| Ticket Type | Fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Token / QR Code | ₹32 | Buy at counter or token machine |
| Smart Card | ₹29 | 10% discount on token fare |
| Smart Card Off-Peak | ₹23 | 20% discount (off-peak hours) |
| Holiday / Sunday | ₹32 | Same as token fare |
| Tourist Card (1 Day) | ₹200 | Unlimited travel for 1 day |
| Tourist Card (3 Days) | ₹500 | Unlimited travel for 3 days |
🗺️ Step-by-Step Route — Station List
🔄 Interchange Stations
💡 Travel Tips
- Yellow Line (Line 2) passes through the busiest interchange — Rajiv Chowk.
- Platform-side doors open only when train is aligned — stand in marked zones.
- Escalators and lifts available at most stations for accessibility.
- Tourist cards (₹200/day or ₹500/3 days) offer unlimited travel.
- At interchange stations, follow the signboards carefully — they are colour-coded by metro line.
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🗺️ Complete Journey Guide: Rajiv Chowk to Lal Quila
Travelling from Rajiv Chowk to Lal Quila by Delhi Metro covers 5.4 km across 6 stations in approximately 16 minutes. This journey requires 1 interchange. Follow the colour-coded signboards inside the station to reach the correct platform for your connecting train.
The token fare is ₹32 and Smart Card fare is ₹29 (10% discount). Rajiv Chowk is an underground station. Lal Quila is an underground station. The first train on this route departs around 5:15 AM and the last train runs till approximately 11:45 PM.
Interchange guide: At Kashmere Gate, alight from the Yellow Line (Platform 2) and board the Violet Line (Platform 5).
💡 Passenger Tips for This Route
Save ₹3 on this trip. Load ₹500+ for best value.
Travel before 8 AM or after 9 PM for 20% extra Smart Card discount.
Check platform direction before boarding — 6 stations, 5.4 km journey.
Follow colour-coded signs. Allow 3–5 min for platform change at interchange.
Download official DMRC app for real-time train tracking and Smart Card recharge.
Visiting Delhi? ₹200/day or ₹500/3-day unlimited travel card available.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many stations are there from Rajiv Chowk to Lal Quila?
There are 6 stations between Rajiv Chowk and Lal Quila, covering a distance of 5.4 km.
What is the metro fare from Rajiv Chowk to Lal Quila?
Token/QR fare: ₹32. Smart Card fare: ₹29 (10% discount). Off-peak Smart Card: ₹23 (20% discount). Tourist Card: ₹200/day unlimited or ₹500 for 3 days.
How long does the metro take from Rajiv Chowk to Lal Quila?
The journey takes approximately 16 minutes covering 5.4 km across 6 stations with 1 interchange.
Is there a direct metro from Rajiv Chowk to Lal Quila?
No direct route — this journey requires 1 interchange. Change trains at Kashmere Gate.
What is the first and last metro from Rajiv Chowk to Lal Quila?
Yellow Line: First train 5:15 AM, last train 11:45 PM, every 3-5 minutes. Violet Line: First train 5:30 AM, last train 11:30 PM, every 4-7 minutes.
Which metro line goes from Rajiv Chowk to Lal Quila?
This route uses the Yellow Line and Violet Line. You need to change trains at Kashmere Gate.
Learn more about Rajiv Chowk Metro Station and Lal Quila Metro Station .