Metro Route from Lal Quila Metro Station to Okhla NSIC Metro Station – Fare & Travel Time
17.19 km42 min
5:00 AM – 11:30 PMHelpline 155370
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Route Overview
Delhi Metro connects Lal Quila and Okhla NSIC with 2 route options, covering approximately 17.19 km. A token fare is ₹43, while smart card users pay ₹39. Trains run from 6:03 AM to 11:02 PM, about every 5–7 minutes.
Via Kalkaji Mandir: 1 Interchange · 42 Minutes · ₹43
Via Central Secretariat and Hauz Khas: 2 Interchanges · 56 Minutes · ₹43
Available Routes(2)
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Start
Lal Quila
Violet Line
Platform 1Towards Raja Nahar Singh (Ballabhgarh)
12 stops in between
Nehru Place
Kalkaji Mandir
Change line
Violet LineMagenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden)
Kalkaji Mandir
Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden)
Platform 3Towards Botanical Garden
Central Secretariat
Change line
Violet LineYellow Line
Central Secretariat
Yellow Line
Platform 1Towards Millennium City Centre (HUDA City Centre), Gurugram
Hauz Khas
Change line
Yellow LineMagenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden)
Hauz Khas
Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden)
Platform 3Towards Botanical Garden
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Entry & Exit Gates at Both Stations
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Start Station
Lal Quila
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
Gate 4
Towards Red Fort
Destination Station
Okhla NSIC
3 Gates Available
Gate 1
Towards NSIC, Okhla Phase-3, Okhla Railway Station, Shambhu Dayal Bagh, Captain Gaur Marg
Gate 2
Towards NSIC Exhibition Complex, Lotus Temple, Kalkaji Mandir
Gate 3
Towards NSIC, Okhla Phase-3, Okhla Railway Station, Shambhu Dayal Bagh, Captain Gaur Marg
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Route Summary
2 routes are available from Lal Quila to Okhla NSIC on Delhi Metro:
Via Kalkaji Mandir₹43
1 Interchange42 Minutes₹39
via Violet Line and Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden)
Via Central Secretariat and Hauz Khas₹43
2 Interchanges56 Minutes₹39
via Violet Line and Yellow Line and Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden)
Trains run daily from 6:03 AM to 11:02 PM, every 5–7 minutes.
How to Travel from Lal Quila Metro Station to Okhla NSIC Metro Station – Via Kalkaji Mandir Route
Steps below describe the Via Kalkaji Mandir route (1 interchange, 42 Minutes). For other options, see the Route Overview tabs above.
- Reach Lal Quila
- Lal Quila is a underground station on the Violet Line.
- Token Fare: ₹43
- Smart Card Fare: ₹39
- Proceed to Platform 1
- After security check, follow signs for "Violet Line – Raja Nahar Singh (Ballabhgarh)".
- The platform is accessible via underground level.
- Board the Train
- Trains run every 5–7 minutes.
- Interchange:
- Change trains at Kalkaji Mandir: get off the Violet Line and board the Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden).
- Journey Details:
- Travel Time: 42 minutes
- Intermediate Stops: 14
- Direction: Raja Nahar Singh (Ballabhgarh)
- Stations in order:
Lal Quila, Jama Masjid, Delhi Gate, ITO, Mandi House, Janpath, Central Secretariat, Khan Market, JLN Stadium, Jangpura, Lajpat Nagar, Moolchand, Kailash Colony, Nehru Place, Kalkaji Mandir, Okhla NSIC
- Arrive at Okhla NSIC
- You arrive at Okhla NSIC after about 42 minutes.
- Exit Gates: Okhla NSIC has 3 gates:
Gate 1: NSIC, Okhla Phase-3, Okhla Railway Station, Shambhu Dayal Bagh, Captain Gaur Marg Gate 2: NSIC Exhibition Complex, Lotus Temple, Kalkaji Mandir Gate 3: NSIC, Okhla Phase-3, Okhla Railway Station, Shambhu Dayal Bagh, Captain Gaur Marg
Return Journey
To return to Lal Quila, take the reverse route from Okhla NSIC. Travel time and fare remain the same (₹43).
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Lal Quila to Okhla NSIC Route – Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Lal Quila to Okhla NSIC metro route: travel time, fare, station sequence, and interchanges.
The Delhi Metro metro journey from Lal Quila to Okhla NSIC takes approximately 42 Minutes, covering 17.19 km. The route covers 16 stations in total.
Travelling from Lal Quila to Okhla NSIC on Delhi Metro involves 2 lines: Violet Line and Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden). You need to change from Violet Line to Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden) at Kalkaji Mandir.
No, Lal Quila to Okhla NSIC requires 1 interchange. Board the Violet Line from Lal Quila, then change to the Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden) at Kalkaji Mandir to reach Okhla NSIC.
The metro distance between Lal Quila and Okhla NSIC on Delhi Metro is 17.19 km, covered in approximately 42 Minutes.
The Lal Quila to Okhla NSIC metro route on Delhi Metro covers 16 stations in total (including origin and destination), with 14 intermediate stops.
The Lal Quila to Okhla NSIC metro route on Delhi Metro covers 16 stations. Here they are in order:
- Lal Quila
- Jama Masjid
- Delhi Gate
- ITO
- Mandi House
- Janpath
- Central Secretariat
- Khan Market
- JLN Stadium
- Jangpura
- Lajpat Nagar
- Moolchand
- Kailash Colony
- Nehru Place
- Kalkaji Mandir
- Okhla NSIC
Yes, this route has 1 interchange. You need to change from Violet Line to Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden) at Kalkaji Mandir.
The metro fare from Lal Quila to Okhla NSIC on Delhi Metro is ₹43 for a single-journey token and ₹39 with a Metro Smart Card.
On Delhi Metro, the first train from Lal Quila towards Okhla NSIC is at 6:03 AM and the last train is at 11:02 PM. Services run daily between 6:03 AM and 11:02 PM.
Trains on Delhi Metro run every 5–7 minutes between Lal Quila and Okhla NSIC. Services are available from 6:03 AM to 11:02 PM.
At Lal Quila, board from Platform 1 towards Raja Nahar Singh (Ballabhgarh) on Delhi Metro.
The Delhi Metro helpline number is 155370. Contact for route information, lost property, or passenger assistance.