Information on this site is for reference purposes only. Always verify timings, fares, and other details with official metro sources before you travel.
Search Delhi Metro Routes
Delhi Metro connects Chirag Delhi and Lal Quila with 3 route options, covering approximately 19.5 km. A token fare is ₹43, while smart card users pay ₹39. Trains run from 06:34 AM to 11:34 PM, about every 5–7 minutes.
Via Kalkaji Mandir: 1 Interchange · 47 minutes · ₹43
Via Hauz Khas and Central Secretariat: 2 Interchanges · 47 minutes · ₹43
Via Hauz Khas, Rajiv Chowk and Mandi House: 3 Interchanges · 56 minutes · ₹43
See every station between Chirag Delhi and Lal Quila in order. Tap any station marker to open its details page.
Find the correct entry and exit gates for your journey.
5 Gates Available
Gate 1
Towards Chirag Delhi Village
Gate 2
Towards Rockland Hotel
Gate 3
Towards DDA Flats, Masjid Moth (Phase I & II)
Gate 4
Towards Ambedkar Nagar, Khanpur
Gate 5
Towards Chirag Delhi Village, Jahapanah City Forest
4 Gates Available
Gate 1
Towards Netaji Subhash Marg, Gauri Shankar Mandir
Gate 2
Towards Old Lajpat Rai Market
Gate 3
Towards Netaji Subhash Marg, Yamuna Bazar
This map shows every line, station, and interchange point on Delhi Metro. View it online or download it for offline use.

3 routes are available from Chirag Delhi to Lal Quila on Delhi Metro:
via Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden) and Violet Line
Steps below describe the Via Kalkaji Mandir route (1 interchange, 47 minutes). For other options, see the Route Overview tabs above.
Chirag Delhi, Greater Kailash, Nehru Enclave, Kalkaji Mandir, Nehru Place, Kailash Colony, Moolchand, Lajpat Nagar, Jangpura, JLN Stadium, Khan Market, Central Secretariat, Janpath, Mandi House, ITO, Delhi Gate, Jama Masjid, Lal Quila
Is the information below correct or incorrect? Your feedback helps us keep MetroYatra accurate for everyone.
Gate 4
Towards Red Fort
via Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden) and Yellow Line and Violet Line
via Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden) and Yellow Line and Blue Main Line (Dwarka - Noida) and Violet Line
Trains run daily from 06:34 AM to 11:34 PM, every 5–7 minutes.
Gate 1: Netaji Subhash Marg, Gauri Shankar Mandir Gate 2: Old Lajpat Rai Market Gate 3: Netaji Subhash Marg, Yamuna Bazar Gate 4: Red Fort
Return Journey
To return to Chirag Delhi, take the reverse route from Lal Quila. Travel time and fare remain the same (₹43).
Common questions about the Chirag Delhi to Lal Quila metro route: travel time, fare, station sequence, and interchanges.
The Delhi Metro metro journey from Chirag Delhi to Lal Quila takes approximately 47 minutes, covering 19.5 km. The route covers 18 stations in total.
Travelling from Chirag Delhi to Lal Quila on Delhi Metro involves 2 lines: Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden) and Violet Line. You need to change from Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden) to Violet Line at Kalkaji Mandir.
No, Chirag Delhi to Lal Quila requires 1 interchange. Board the Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden) from Chirag Delhi, then change to the Violet Line at Kalkaji Mandir to reach Lal Quila.
The metro distance between Chirag Delhi and Lal Quila on Delhi Metro is 19.5 km, covered in approximately 47 minutes.
The Chirag Delhi to Lal Quila metro route on Delhi Metro covers 18 stations in total (including origin and destination), with 16 intermediate stops.
The Chirag Delhi to Lal Quila metro route on Delhi Metro covers 18 stations. Here they are in order:
Yes, this route has 1 interchange. You need to change from Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden) to Violet Line at Kalkaji Mandir.
The metro fare from Chirag Delhi to Lal Quila on Delhi Metro is ₹43 for a single-journey token and ₹39 with a Metro Smart Card.
On Delhi Metro, the first train from Chirag Delhi towards Lal Quila is at 06:34 AM and the last train is at 11:34 PM. Services run daily between 06:34 AM and 11:34 PM.
Trains on Delhi Metro run every 5–7 minutes between Chirag Delhi and Lal Quila. Services are available from 06:34 AM to 11:34 PM.
At Chirag Delhi, board from Platform 1 towards Botanical Garden on Delhi Metro.
The Delhi Metro helpline number is 155370. Contact for route information, lost property, or passenger assistance.