Punjabi Bagh to Lal Qila Delhi Metro Route
The Delhi Metro route from Punjabi Bagh to Lal Qila covers 9 stations in approximately 29 minutes. The fare is ₹32 with a token and ₹29 with a smart card. This route uses Green Line (Line 5) and Red Line (Line 1) and Violet Line (Line 6) with 2 interchanges: change at Inderlok from Green Line (Line 5) to Red Line (Line 1); change at Kashmere Gate from Red Line (Line 1) to Violet Line (Line 6). The total distance is 8.8 km. Also known as: Lal Qila (Red Fort). The first train from Punjabi Bagh leaves at about 5:41 AM (Green Line (Line 5) towards Inderlok) and reaches Lal Qila around 6:10 AM. The last departure from Punjabi Bagh that still reaches Lal Qila is at about 10:48 PM; later trains leave Punjabi Bagh 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 Punjabi Bagh to Lal Qila 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 Green Line (Line 5) to Red Line (Line 1) at Inderlok; change from Red Line (Line 1) to Violet Line (Line 6) at Kashmere Gate. 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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