IIT Delhi to Lal Qila Delhi Metro Route
The Delhi Metro route from IIT Delhi to Lal Qila covers 15 stations in approximately 42 minutes. The fare is ₹43 with a token and ₹39 with a smart card. This route uses Magenta Line (Line 8) and Yellow Line (Line 2) and Violet Line (Line 6) with 2 interchanges: change at Hauz Khas from Magenta Line (Line 8) to Yellow Line (Line 2); change at Central Secretariat from Yellow Line (Line 2) to Violet Line (Line 6). The total distance is 15.9 km. Also known as: Lal Qila (Red Fort). The first train from IIT Delhi leaves at about 5:38 AM (Magenta Line (Line 8) towards Botanical Garden) and reaches Lal Qila around 6:20 AM. The last departure from IIT Delhi that still reaches Lal Qila is at about 11:36 PM; later trains leave IIT Delhi 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 | ₹43 | ₹39 |
| Return (daily) | ₹86 | ₹78 |
| Monthly (22 working days) | ₹1,892 | ₹1,716 |
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The Delhi Metro route from IIT Delhi to Lal Qila covers 15 stations (15.9 km) with an estimated travel time of ~42 minutes. The fare is ₹43 with a token and ₹39 with a smart card.
This route requires 2 interchanges: change from Magenta Line (Line 8) to Yellow Line (Line 2) at Hauz Khas; change from Yellow Line (Line 2) to Violet Line (Line 6) at Central Secretariat. 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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