Delhi Gate to Lal Quila Metro Route

Metro Route from Delhi Gate to Lal Quila Overview

Delhi Gate to Lal Quila via Violet Line

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Train Timings

First Train

5:00 AM

Last Train

11:00 PM

Operating Days

All days of the week

Route Map
Travel Time9 min
Fare20
InterchangesDirect
Your Route Details
Station-by-station breakdown of your metro journey
Trip starts
Violet Line Platform 0 Towards Lal Quila
A
Delhi Gateदिल्ली गेट
Origin
Jama Masjidजामा मस्जिद
B
Lal Quilaलाल क़िला
Destination
Trip ends

Travel Advisory

Delhi Metro operates from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM daily. Trains run every 4-8 minutes during peak hours (8-10 AM & 5-7 PM) and every 10-15 minutes off-peak. Carry a smart card for faster entry and 5% fare discount.

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Fare Information

Regular Fare

20

Single journey

Return Fare

36

Same day return

Smart Card

18

5% discount

Trip Pass

0

30 journeys

About This Route

Travel from Delhi Gate to Lal Quila covering 3.6 km in approximately 9 minutes. This is a direct journey on the Violet Line with no interchange needed.

The fare is ₹20 (token) or ₹18 (smart card). Trains run every 4-8 minutes during peak hours (8-10 AM, 5-7 PM) and every 10-15 minutes off-peak.

Frequently Asked Questions

Route Summary

Delhi Gate

Lal Quila

Route Details

From: Delhi Gate to Lal Quila

Distance: 3.6 km • Travel Time: 9 minutes • Fare: ₹20

Start at Delhi Gate (Violet Line)
Board train towards Lal Quila

Arrive at: Lal Quila

Station Information

From: Delhi Gate

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To: Lal Quila

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Travel Tips

Use a Smart Card

Get a Delhi Metro smart card (₹50 deposit) for 5% fare discount and faster entry — skip the token queue at Delhi Gate.

Avoid Peak Hours

Trains are most crowded between 8-10 AM and 5-7 PM. Travel before 8 AM or after 7 PM for a comfortable ride.

Last Mile from Lal Quila

Auto-rickshaws, Ola, Uber, and Rapido are available outside Lal Quila station. DMRC feeder buses also connect nearby areas.

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