Lal Qila to Punjabi Bagh Delhi Metro Route
The Delhi Metro route from Lal Qila to Punjabi Bagh covers 9 stations in approximately 29 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 Green Line (Line 5) with 2 interchanges: change at Kashmere Gate from Violet Line (Line 6) to Red Line (Line 1); change at Inderlok from Red Line (Line 1) to Green Line (Line 5). The total distance is 8.8 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 Punjabi Bagh around 6:37 AM. The last departure from Lal Qila that still reaches Punjabi Bagh is at about 10:50 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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The Delhi Metro route from Lal Qila to Punjabi Bagh covers 9 stations (8.8 km) with an estimated travel time of ~29 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 Green Line (Line 5) at Inderlok. 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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