Lal Qila to Anand Vihar Delhi Metro Route
The Delhi Metro route from Lal Qila to Anand Vihar covers 10 stations in approximately 33 minutes. The fare is ₹32 with a token and ₹29 with a smart card. This route uses Violet Line (Line 6) and Red Line (Line 1) and Pink Line (Line 7) with 2 interchanges: change at Kashmere Gate from Violet Line (Line 6) to Red Line (Line 1); change at Welcome from Red Line (Line 1) to Pink Line (Line 7). The total distance is 11.3 km. Also known as: Lal Qila (Red Fort); Anand Vihar (Anand Vihar ISBT, Anand Vihar Terminal). The first train from Lal Qila leaves at about 6:08 AM (Violet Line (Line 6) towards Kashmere Gate) and reaches Anand Vihar around 6:41 AM. The last departure from Lal Qila that still reaches Anand Vihar is at about 11:21 PM; later trains leave Lal Qila 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 Lal Qila to Anand Vihar by Delhi Metro
The Delhi Metro route from Lal Qila to Anand Vihar 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 Violet Line (Line 6) to Red Line (Line 1) at Kashmere Gate; change from Red Line (Line 1) to Pink Line (Line 7) at Welcome. 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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