Metro Route from Lal Quila Metro Station to Qutab Minar Metro Station – Fare & Travel Time
19.06 km45 min
5:00 AM – 11:30 PMHelpline 155370
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Route Overview
Delhi Metro connects Lal Quila and Qutab Minar with 2 route options, covering approximately 19.06 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 Central Secretariat: 1 Interchange · 45 Minutes · ₹43
Via Mandi House and Rajiv Chowk: 2 Interchanges · 54 Minutes · ₹43
Available Routes(2)
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Central Secretariat
Change line
Violet LineYellow Line
Central Secretariat
Yellow Line
Platform 1Towards Millennium City Centre (HUDA City Centre), Gurugram
Mandi House
Change line
Violet LineBlue Main Line (Dwarka - Noida)
Mandi House
Blue Main Line (Dwarka - Noida)
Platform 2Towards Dwarka Sector 21
Rajiv Chowk
Change line
Blue Main Line (Dwarka - Noida)Yellow Line
Rajiv Chowk
Yellow Line
Platform 1Towards Millennium City Centre (HUDA City Centre), Gurugram
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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
Qutab Minar
2 Gates Available
Gate 1
Towards Anuvart Marg
Gate 2
Towards Anuvart Marg
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Route Summary
2 routes are available from Lal Quila to Qutab Minar on Delhi Metro:
Via Central Secretariat₹43
1 Interchange45 Minutes₹39
via Violet Line and Yellow Line
Via Mandi House and Rajiv Chowk₹43
2 Interchanges54 Minutes₹39
via Violet Line and Blue Main Line (Dwarka - Noida) and Yellow Line
Trains run daily from 6:03 AM to 11:02 PM, every 5–7 minutes.
How to Travel from Lal Quila Metro Station to Qutab Minar Metro Station – Via Central Secretariat Route
Steps below describe the Via Central Secretariat route (1 interchange, 45 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 Central Secretariat: get off the Violet Line and board the Yellow Line.
- Journey Details:
- Travel Time: 45 minutes
- Intermediate Stops: 15
- Direction: Raja Nahar Singh (Ballabhgarh)
- Stations in order:
Lal Quila, Jama Masjid, Delhi Gate, ITO, Mandi House, Janpath, Central Secretariat, Seva Teerth (Udyog Bhawan)), Lok Kalyan Marg, Jor Bagh, Dilli Haat INA, AIIMS, Green Park, Hauz Khas, Malviya Nagar, Saket, Qutab Minar
- Arrive at Qutab Minar
- You arrive at Qutab Minar after about 45 minutes.
- Exit Gates: Qutab Minar has 2 gates:
Gate 1: Anuvart Marg Gate 2: Anuvart Marg
Return Journey
To return to Lal Quila, take the reverse route from Qutab Minar. Travel time and fare remain the same (₹43).
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Lal Quila to Qutab Minar Route – Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Lal Quila to Qutab Minar metro route: travel time, fare, station sequence, and interchanges.
The Delhi Metro metro journey from Lal Quila to Qutab Minar takes approximately 45 Minutes, covering 19.06 km. The route covers 17 stations in total.
Travelling from Lal Quila to Qutab Minar on Delhi Metro involves 2 lines: Violet Line and Yellow Line. You need to change from Violet Line to Yellow Line at Central Secretariat.
No, Lal Quila to Qutab Minar requires 1 interchange. Board the Violet Line from Lal Quila, then change to the Yellow Line at Central Secretariat to reach Qutab Minar.
The metro distance between Lal Quila and Qutab Minar on Delhi Metro is 19.06 km, covered in approximately 45 Minutes.
The Lal Quila to Qutab Minar metro route on Delhi Metro covers 17 stations in total (including origin and destination), with 15 intermediate stops.
The Lal Quila to Qutab Minar metro route on Delhi Metro covers 17 stations. Here they are in order:
- Lal Quila
- Jama Masjid
- Delhi Gate
- ITO
- Mandi House
- Janpath
- Central Secretariat
- Seva Teerth (Udyog Bhawan))
- Lok Kalyan Marg
- Jor Bagh
- Dilli Haat INA
- AIIMS
- Green Park
- Hauz Khas
- Malviya Nagar
- Saket
- Qutab Minar
Yes, this route has 1 interchange. You need to change from Violet Line to Yellow Line at Central Secretariat.
The metro fare from Lal Quila to Qutab Minar 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 Qutab Minar 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 Qutab Minar. 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.