Metro Route from Lal Quila Metro Station to Shalimar Bagh Metro Station – Fare & Travel Time
11.7 km35 min
5:00 AM – 11:30 PMHelpline 155370
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Route Overview
Delhi Metro connects Lal Quila and Shalimar Bagh with 4 route options, covering approximately 11.7 km. A token fare is ₹32, while smart card users pay ₹29. Trains run from 6:09 AM to 12:14 AM, about every 5–7 minutes.
Via Kashmere Gate and Netaji Subhash Place: 2 Interchanges · 35 Minutes · ₹32
Via Kashmere Gate and Azadpur: 2 Interchanges · 41 Minutes · ₹32
Via Central Secretariat and Azadpur: 2 Interchanges · 1 Hour 7 Minutes · ₹54
Via Lajpat Nagar: 1 Interchange · 1 Hour 15 Minutes · ₹64
Available Routes(4)
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Netaji Subhash Place
Change line
Red LinePink Circular Line
Netaji Subhash Place
Pink Circular Line
↻ClockwisePlatform 4Towards Yamuna Vihar
Kashmere Gate
Change line
Violet LineYellow Line
Kashmere Gate
Yellow Line
Platform 2Towards Samaypur Badli
Azadpur
Change line15 Minutes to transfer
Yellow LinePink Circular Line
Azadpur
Pink Circular Line
↺AnticlockwisePlatform 3Towards Maujpur Babarpur
Central Secretariat
Change line
Violet LineYellow Line
Central Secretariat
Yellow Line
Platform 2Towards Samaypur Badli
Azadpur
Change line15 Minutes to transfer
Yellow LinePink Circular Line
Azadpur
Pink Circular Line
↺AnticlockwisePlatform 3Towards Maujpur Babarpur
Lajpat Nagar
Change line
Violet LinePink Circular Line
Lajpat Nagar
Pink Circular Line
↻ClockwisePlatform 4Towards Yamuna Vihar
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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
Shalimar Bagh
5 Gates Available
Gate 1
Towards Ag Block Shalimar Bagh
Gate 2
Towards Ag Block Shalimar Bagh
Gate 3
Towards Ashok Vihar
Gate 4
Towards Computer Market
Gate 5
Towards Epfo Office
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Route Summary
4 routes are available from Lal Quila to Shalimar Bagh on Delhi Metro:
Via Kashmere Gate and Netaji Subhash Place₹32
2 Interchanges35 Minutes₹29
via Violet Line and Red Line and Pink Circular Line
Via Kashmere Gate and Azadpur₹32
2 Interchanges41 Minutes₹29
via Violet Line and Yellow Line and Pink Circular Line
Via Central Secretariat and Azadpur₹54
2 Interchanges1 Hour 7 Minutes₹49
via Violet Line and Yellow Line and Pink Circular Line
Via Lajpat Nagar₹64
1 Interchange1 Hour 15 Minutes₹58
via Violet Line and Pink Circular Line
Trains run daily from 6:09 AM to 12:14 AM, every 5–7 minutes.
How to Travel from Lal Quila Metro Station to Shalimar Bagh Metro Station – Via Kashmere Gate and Netaji Subhash Place Route
Steps below describe the Via Kashmere Gate and Netaji Subhash Place route (2 interchanges, 35 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: ₹32
- Smart Card Fare: ₹29
- Proceed to Platform 2
- After security check, follow signs for "Violet Line – Kashmere Gate".
- The platform is accessible via underground level.
- Board the Train
- Trains run every 5–7 minutes.
- Interchanges:
- Change trains at Kashmere Gate: get off the Violet Line and board the Red Line.
- Change trains at Netaji Subhash Place: get off the Red Line and board the Pink Circular Line.
- Journey Details:
- Travel Time: 35 minutes
- Intermediate Stops: 9
- Direction: Kashmere Gate
- Stations in order:
Lal Quila, Kashmere Gate, Tis Hazari, Pulbangash, Pratap Nagar, Shastri Nagar, Inderlok, Kanhaiya Nagar, Keshav Puram, Netaji Subhash Place, Shalimar Bagh
- Arrive at Shalimar Bagh
- You arrive at Shalimar Bagh after about 35 minutes.
- Exit Gates: Shalimar Bagh has 5 gates:
Gate 1: Ag Block Shalimar Bagh Gate 2: Ag Block Shalimar Bagh Gate 3: Ashok Vihar Gate 4: Computer Market Gate 5: Epfo Office
Return Journey
To return to Lal Quila, take the reverse route from Shalimar Bagh. Travel time and fare remain the same (₹32).
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Lal Quila to Shalimar Bagh Route – Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Lal Quila to Shalimar Bagh metro route: travel time, fare, station sequence, and interchanges.
The Delhi Metro metro journey from Lal Quila to Shalimar Bagh takes approximately 35 Minutes, covering 11.7 km. The route covers 11 stations in total.
Travelling from Lal Quila to Shalimar Bagh on Delhi Metro involves 3 lines: Violet Line and Red Line and Pink Circular Line. You need to change from Violet Line to Red Line at Kashmere Gate; then change from Red Line to Pink Circular Line at Netaji Subhash Place.
No, Lal Quila to Shalimar Bagh requires 2 interchanges. Board the Violet Line from Lal Quila, then change to the Red Line at Kashmere Gate to reach Shalimar Bagh.
The metro distance between Lal Quila and Shalimar Bagh on Delhi Metro is 11.7 km, covered in approximately 35 Minutes.
The Lal Quila to Shalimar Bagh metro route on Delhi Metro covers 11 stations in total (including origin and destination), with 9 intermediate stops.
The Lal Quila to Shalimar Bagh metro route on Delhi Metro covers 11 stations. Here they are in order:
- Lal Quila
- Kashmere Gate
- Tis Hazari
- Pulbangash
- Pratap Nagar
- Shastri Nagar
- Inderlok
- Kanhaiya Nagar
- Keshav Puram
- Netaji Subhash Place
- Shalimar Bagh
Yes, this route has 2 interchanges. You need to change from Violet Line to Red Line at Kashmere Gate; then change from Red Line to Pink Circular Line at Netaji Subhash Place.
The metro fare from Lal Quila to Shalimar Bagh on Delhi Metro is ₹32 for a single-journey token and ₹29 with a Metro Smart Card.
On Delhi Metro, the first train from Lal Quila towards Shalimar Bagh is at 6:09 AM and the last train is at 12:14 AM. Services run daily between 6:09 AM and 12:14 AM.
Trains on Delhi Metro run every 5–7 minutes between Lal Quila and Shalimar Bagh. Services are available from 6:09 AM to 12:14 AM.
At Lal Quila, board from Platform 2 towards Kashmere Gate on Delhi Metro.
The Delhi Metro helpline number is 155370. Contact for route information, lost property, or passenger assistance.