Lal Qila to Dhaula Kuan Delhi Metro Route
The Delhi Metro route from Lal Qila to Dhaula Kuan covers 7 stations in approximately 32 minutes. The fare is ₹64 with a token and ₹58 with a smart card. This route uses Violet Line (Line 6) and Yellow Line (Line 2) and Airport Express (Orange Line) with 2 interchanges: change at Kashmere Gate from Violet Line (Line 6) to Yellow Line (Line 2); change at New Delhi from Yellow Line (Line 2) to Airport Express (Orange Line). The total distance is 9.8 km. Also known as: Lal Qila (Red Fort). The first train from Lal Qila leaves at about 6:08 AM (Violet Line (Line 6) towards Kashmere Gate) and reaches Dhaula Kuan around 6:40 AM. The last departure from Lal Qila that still reaches Dhaula Kuan is at about 10:49 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 | ₹64 | ₹58 |
| Return (daily) | ₹128 | ₹116 |
| Monthly (22 working days) | ₹2,816 | ₹2,552 |
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How to travel from Lal Qila to Dhaula Kuan by Delhi Metro
The Delhi Metro route from Lal Qila to Dhaula Kuan covers 7 stations (9.8 km) with an estimated travel time of ~32 minutes. The fare is ₹64 with a token and ₹58 with a smart card.
This route requires 2 interchanges: change from Violet Line (Line 6) to Yellow Line (Line 2) at Kashmere Gate; change from Yellow Line (Line 2) to Airport Express (Orange Line) at New Delhi. 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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