Metro Route from Lal Quila Metro Station to South Extension Metro Station – Fare & Travel Time
14.21 km34 min
5:00 AM – 11:30 PMHelpline 155370
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Route Overview
Delhi Metro connects Lal Quila and South Extension with 3 route options, covering approximately 14.21 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 Lajpat Nagar: 1 Interchange · 34 Minutes · ₹43
Via Central Secretariat and Dilli Haat INA: 2 Interchanges · 37 Minutes · ₹43
Via Mandi House, Rajiv Chowk and Dilli Haat INA: 3 Interchanges · 46 Minutes · ₹43
Available Routes(3)
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Lajpat Nagar
Change line
Violet LinePink Circular Line
Lajpat Nagar
Pink Circular Line
↻ClockwisePlatform 4Towards Yamuna Vihar
Central Secretariat
Change line
Violet LineYellow Line
Central Secretariat
Yellow Line
Platform 1Towards Millennium City Centre (HUDA City Centre), Gurugram
Dilli Haat INA
Change line
Yellow LinePink Circular Line
Dilli Haat INA
Pink Circular Line
↺AnticlockwisePlatform 3Towards Maujpur Babarpur
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
Dilli Haat INA
Change line
Yellow LinePink Circular Line
Dilli Haat INA
Pink Circular Line
↺AnticlockwisePlatform 3Towards Maujpur Babarpur
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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
South Extension
4 Gates Available
Gate 1
Towards South Extention 1
Gate 2
Towards South Extention 1
Gate 3
Towards South Extention 2
Gate 4
Towards South Extention 2
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Route Summary
3 routes are available from Lal Quila to South Extension on Delhi Metro:
Via Lajpat Nagar₹43
1 Interchange34 Minutes₹39
via Violet Line and Pink Circular Line
Via Central Secretariat and Dilli Haat INA₹43
2 Interchanges37 Minutes₹39
via Violet Line and Yellow Line and Pink Circular Line
Via Mandi House, Rajiv Chowk and Dilli Haat INA₹43
3 Interchanges46 Minutes₹39
via Violet Line and Blue Main Line (Dwarka - Noida) and Yellow Line and Pink Circular 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 South Extension Metro Station – Via Lajpat Nagar Route
Steps below describe the Via Lajpat Nagar route (1 interchange, 34 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 Lajpat Nagar: get off the Violet Line and board the Pink Circular Line.
- Journey Details:
- Travel Time: 34 minutes
- Intermediate Stops: 10
- 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, South Extension
- Arrive at South Extension
- You arrive at South Extension after about 34 minutes.
- Exit Gates: South Extension has 4 gates:
Gate 1: South Extention 1 Gate 2: South Extention 1 Gate 3: South Extention 2 Gate 4: South Extention 2
Return Journey
To return to Lal Quila, take the reverse route from South Extension. Travel time and fare remain the same (₹43).
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Lal Quila to South Extension Route – Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Lal Quila to South Extension metro route: travel time, fare, station sequence, and interchanges.
The Delhi Metro metro journey from Lal Quila to South Extension takes approximately 34 Minutes, covering 14.21 km. The route covers 12 stations in total.
Travelling from Lal Quila to South Extension on Delhi Metro involves 2 lines: Violet Line and Pink Circular Line. You need to change from Violet Line to Pink Circular Line at Lajpat Nagar.
No, Lal Quila to South Extension requires 1 interchange. Board the Violet Line from Lal Quila, then change to the Pink Circular Line at Lajpat Nagar to reach South Extension.
The metro distance between Lal Quila and South Extension on Delhi Metro is 14.21 km, covered in approximately 34 Minutes.
The Lal Quila to South Extension metro route on Delhi Metro covers 12 stations in total (including origin and destination), with 10 intermediate stops.
The Lal Quila to South Extension metro route on Delhi Metro covers 12 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
- South Extension
Yes, this route has 1 interchange. You need to change from Violet Line to Pink Circular Line at Lajpat Nagar.
The metro fare from Lal Quila to South Extension 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 South Extension 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 South Extension. 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.