Barakhamba Road to Lal Qila Delhi Metro Route
The Delhi Metro route from Barakhamba Road to Lal Qila covers 6 stations in approximately 15 minutes. The fare is ₹32 with a token and ₹29 with a smart card. This route uses Blue Line (Line 3) and Violet Line (Line 6) with 1 interchange: change at Mandi House from Blue Line (Line 3) to Violet Line (Line 6). The total distance is 5.4 km. Also known as: Lal Qila (Red Fort). The first train from Barakhamba Road leaves at about 5:58 AM (Blue Line (Line 3) towards Noida Electronic City) and reaches Lal Qila around 6:13 AM. The last departure from Barakhamba Road that still reaches Lal Qila is at about 12:03 AM; later trains leave Barakhamba Road 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 Barakhamba Road to Lal Qila by Delhi Metro
The Delhi Metro route from Barakhamba Road to Lal Qila covers 6 stations (5.4 km) with an estimated travel time of ~15 minutes. The fare is ₹32 with a token and ₹29 with a smart card.
This route requires 1 interchange: change from Blue Line (Line 3) to Violet Line (Line 6) at Mandi House. 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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