Lal Qila to Qutub Minar Delhi Metro Route
The Delhi Metro route from Lal Qila to Qutub Minar covers 17 stations in approximately 37 minutes. The fare is ₹43 with a token and ₹39 with a smart card. This route uses Violet Line (Line 6) and Yellow Line (Line 2) with 1 interchange: change at Central Secretariat from Violet Line (Line 6) to Yellow Line (Line 2). The total distance is 18.5 km. Also known as: Lal Qila (Red Fort). The first train from Lal Qila leaves at about 5:02 AM (Violet Line (Line 6) towards Raja Nahar Singh (Ballabhgarh)) and reaches Qutub Minar around 5:54 AM. The last departure from Lal Qila that still reaches Qutub Minar is at about 11:17 PM.
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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How to travel from Lal Qila to Qutub Minar by Delhi Metro
The Delhi Metro route from Lal Qila to Qutub Minar covers 17 stations (18.5 km) with an estimated travel time of ~37 minutes. The fare is ₹43 with a token and ₹39 with a smart card.
This route requires 1 interchange: change from Violet Line (Line 6) to Yellow Line (Line 2) 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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