Lal Qila to Tilak Nagar Delhi Metro Route
The Delhi Metro route from Lal Qila to Tilak Nagar covers 20 stations in approximately 43 minutes. The fare is ₹43 with a token and ₹39 with a smart card. This route uses Violet Line (Line 6) and Blue Line (Line 3) with 1 interchange: change at Mandi House from Violet Line (Line 6) to Blue Line (Line 3). The total distance is 18.8 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 Tilak Nagar around 6:17 AM. The last departure from Lal Qila that still reaches Tilak Nagar 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 Tilak Nagar by Delhi Metro
The Delhi Metro route from Lal Qila to Tilak Nagar covers 20 stations (18.8 km) with an estimated travel time of ~43 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 Blue Line (Line 3) at Mandi House. 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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