📍 Quick Answer:
Welcome se Central Secretariat tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 25 minutes lagte hain,
10 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹32 (Token) /
₹29 (Smart Card).
1 interchange hain is route par.
📍 Route Overview
Travelling from Welcome to Central Secretariat by Delhi Metro takes approximately 25 minutes covering 9.9 km across 10 stations. The route involves 1 interchange — details are shown in the step-by-step guide below.
वेलकम से सेंट्रल सेक्रेटेरिएट — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
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Kashmere Gate
कश्मीरी गेट RED
Platform 3
✓ → Towards RITHALA
🚉 Get Down Here
RED
Platform 3✓ → Towards Towards RITHALA
🚶 Walk ~5 min to next platform
🚆 Board Here
YEL
Platform 1✓ → Towards Towards HUDA CITY CENTRE
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Welcome to Central Secretariat by Delhi Metro is approximately 25 minutes, covering a distance of 9.9 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 29 minutes.
📍 Welcome → Central Secretariat Route Map
🗺️ Welcome → Central Secretariat — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Welcome to Central Secretariat is calculated based on the distance of 9.9 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
- 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.
- 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
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (25 questions)
The Delhi Metro route from Welcome to Central Secretariat is via the Red Line and Yellow Line. The journey covers 10 stations via the Red Line and Yellow Line. Use the interactive route finder above to get step-by-step directions.
There are 10 stations between Welcome and Central Secretariat by Delhi Metro (including both the source and destination stations).
The Delhi Metro journey from Welcome to Central Secretariat takes approximately 25 minutes. This estimate does not include waiting time at interchange stations.
The Delhi Metro fare from Welcome to Central Secretariat 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 Welcome to Central Secretariat is approximately 9.9 km.
Using a Smart Card for the Welcome to Central Secretariat journey saves ₹3 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹29 vs Token: ₹32.
The first Delhi Metro train from Welcome towards Central Secretariat departs at approximately 5:00 AM on the Red Line.
No. The Welcome to Central Secretariat route requires 1 interchange. Follow the colour-coded signboards.
Check the platform board at Welcome 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 reverse journey from Central Secretariat to Welcome takes the same time (~25 min) and distance (9.9 km). The fare is also ₹32 (token) / ₹29 (Smart Card).
The Welcome to Central Secretariat route has 1 interchange. See the step-by-step section above for which stations to change at.
The best time to travel from Welcome 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.
No. Delhi Metro does not run at midnight. The last train from Welcome towards Central Secretariat 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 Welcome 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 Welcome 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 Welcome to Central Secretariat route has at least one dedicated women-only coach at the front of the train, marked with a pink colour band.
Stations on the Welcome to Central Secretariat route have lifts, ramps, tactile paths, and wheelchair assistance. Contact the Station Master for dedicated support.
The off-peak Smart Card fare from Welcome 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 Welcome 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 Welcome 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 Welcome to Central Secretariat journey (9.9 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.
Smart Card passengers save ₹3 (10%) on the Welcome 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 Welcome to Central Secretariat route has 1 interchange. The Welcome to Central Secretariat route has 1 interchange. See the step-by-step section above for which stations to change at.
💡 Smart Travel Tips — Welcome 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 25-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 Welcome:
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 Welcome to Central Secretariat (9.9 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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