Anand Vihar to Lal Qila Delhi Metro Route
The Delhi Metro route from Anand Vihar to Lal Qila covers 10 stations in approximately 33 minutes. The fare is ₹32 with a token and ₹29 with a smart card. This route uses Pink Line (Line 7) and Red Line (Line 1) and Violet Line (Line 6) with 2 interchanges: change at Welcome from Pink Line (Line 7) to Red Line (Line 1); change at Kashmere Gate from Red Line (Line 1) to Violet Line (Line 6). The total distance is 11.3 km. Also known as: Anand Vihar (Anand Vihar ISBT, Anand Vihar Terminal); Lal Qila (Red Fort). The first train from Anand Vihar leaves at about 5:57 AM (Pink Line (Line 7) Clockwise) and reaches Lal Qila around 6:30 AM. The last departure from Anand Vihar that still reaches Lal Qila is at about 10:44 PM; later trains leave Anand Vihar but miss the last connection.
Stations, fares and timings checked against official data as of March 2026. Source: DMRC. Timings can vary on weekends and holidays.
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Daily Commute Cost
| Trip | Token | Smart card |
|---|---|---|
| One way | ₹32 | ₹29 |
| Return (daily) | ₹64 | ₹58 |
| Monthly (22 working days) | ₹1,408 | ₹1,276 |
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How to travel from Anand Vihar to Lal Qila by Delhi Metro
The Delhi Metro route from Anand Vihar to Lal Qila covers 10 stations (11.3 km) with an estimated travel time of ~33 minutes. The fare is ₹32 with a token and ₹29 with a smart card.
This route requires 2 interchanges: change from Pink Line (Line 7) to Red Line (Line 1) at Welcome; change from Red Line (Line 1) to Violet Line (Line 6) at Kashmere Gate. Follow the interchange signs at the station to switch platforms.
The Delhi Metro operates daily from 5:00 AM – 11:20 PM. Trains run every 2–5 minutes during peak hours and every 5–10 minutes during off-peak hours. We recommend using a smart card for faster entry and a discount on fares.
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