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Delhi Metro connects South Extension and Lal Quila with 3 route options, covering approximately 14.21 km. A token fare is ₹43, while smart card users pay ₹39. Trains run from 06:12 AM to 11:25 PM, about every 7–8 minutes.
Via Lajpat Nagar: 1 Interchange · 34 minutes · ₹43
Via Dilli Haat INA and Central Secretariat: 2 Interchanges · 37 minutes · ₹43
Via Dilli Haat INA, Rajiv Chowk and Mandi House: 3 Interchanges · 46 minutes · ₹43
See every station between South Extension and Lal Quila in order. Tap any station marker to open its details page.
Find the correct entry and exit gates for your journey.
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
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
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3 routes are available from South Extension to Lal Quila on Delhi Metro:
via Pink Circular Line and Violet Line
Steps below describe the Via Lajpat Nagar route (1 interchange, 34 minutes). For other options, see the Route Overview tabs above.
South Extension, Lajpat Nagar, Jangpura, JLN Stadium, Khan Market, Central Secretariat, Janpath, Mandi House, ITO, Delhi Gate, Jama Masjid, Lal Quila
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via Pink Circular Line and Yellow Line and Violet Line
via Pink Circular Line and Yellow Line and Blue Main Line (Dwarka - Noida) and Violet Line
Trains run daily from 06:12 AM to 11:25 PM, every 7–8 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 South Extension, take the reverse route from Lal Quila. Travel time and fare remain the same (₹43).
Common questions about the South Extension to Lal Quila metro route: travel time, fare, station sequence, and interchanges.
The Delhi Metro metro journey from South Extension to Lal Quila takes approximately 34 minutes, covering 14.21 km. The route covers 12 stations in total.
Travelling from South Extension to Lal Quila on Delhi Metro involves 2 lines: Pink Circular Line and Violet Line. You need to change from Pink Circular Line to Violet Line at Lajpat Nagar.
No, South Extension to Lal Quila requires 1 interchange. Board the Pink Circular Line from South Extension, then change to the Violet Line at Lajpat Nagar to reach Lal Quila.
The metro distance between South Extension and Lal Quila on Delhi Metro is 14.21 km, covered in approximately 34 minutes.
The South Extension to Lal Quila metro route on Delhi Metro covers 12 stations in total (including origin and destination), with 10 intermediate stops.
The South Extension to Lal Quila metro route on Delhi Metro covers 12 stations. Here they are in order:
Yes, this route has 1 interchange. You need to change from Pink Circular Line to Violet Line at Lajpat Nagar.
The metro fare from South Extension 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 South Extension towards Lal Quila is at 06:12 AM and the last train is at 11:25 PM. Services run daily between 06:12 AM and 11:25 PM.
Trains on Delhi Metro run every 7–8 minutes between South Extension and Lal Quila. Services are available from 06:12 AM to 11:25 PM.
At South Extension, board from Platform 1 towards Maujpur Babarpur on Delhi Metro.
The Delhi Metro helpline number is 155370. Contact for route information, lost property, or passenger assistance.