Dhaula Kuan to Lal Qila Delhi Metro Route
The Delhi Metro route from Dhaula Kuan to Lal Qila covers 7 stations in approximately 30 minutes. The fare is ₹64 with a token and ₹58 with a smart card. This route uses Airport Express (Orange Line) and Yellow Line (Line 2) and Violet Line (Line 6) with 2 interchanges: change at New Delhi from Airport Express (Orange Line) to Yellow Line (Line 2); change at Kashmere Gate from Yellow Line (Line 2) to Violet Line (Line 6). The total distance is 9.8 km. Also known as: Lal Qila (Red Fort). The first train from Dhaula Kuan leaves at about 5:01 AM (Airport Express (Orange Line) towards New Delhi) and reaches Lal Qila around 6:08 AM. The last departure from Dhaula Kuan that still reaches Lal Qila is at about 10:47 PM; later trains leave Dhaula Kuan 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 | ₹64 | ₹58 |
| Return (daily) | ₹128 | ₹116 |
| Monthly (22 working days) | ₹2,816 | ₹2,552 |
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How to travel from Dhaula Kuan to Lal Qila by Delhi Metro
The Delhi Metro route from Dhaula Kuan to Lal Qila covers 7 stations (9.8 km) with an estimated travel time of ~30 minutes. The fare is ₹64 with a token and ₹58 with a smart card.
This route requires 2 interchanges: change from Airport Express (Orange Line) to Yellow Line (Line 2) at New Delhi; change from Yellow Line (Line 2) to Violet Line (Line 6) at Kashmere Gate. Follow the interchange signs at the station to switch platforms.
The Delhi Metro operates daily from 4:45 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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