Qutub Minar to Lal Qila Delhi Metro Route
The Delhi Metro route from Qutub Minar to Lal Qila covers 17 stations in approximately 37 minutes. The fare is ₹43 with a token and ₹39 with a smart card. This route uses Yellow Line (Line 2) and Violet Line (Line 6) with 1 interchange: change at Central Secretariat from Yellow Line (Line 2) to Violet Line (Line 6). The total distance is 18.5 km. Also known as: Lal Qila (Red Fort). The first train from Qutub Minar leaves at about 5:28 AM (Yellow Line (Line 2) towards Samaypur Badli) and reaches Lal Qila around 6:08 AM. The last departure from Qutub Minar that still reaches Lal Qila is at about 11:41 PM; later trains leave Qutub Minar 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 | ₹43 | ₹39 |
| Return (daily) | ₹86 | ₹78 |
| Monthly (22 working days) | ₹1,892 | ₹1,716 |
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How to travel from Qutub Minar to Lal Qila by Delhi Metro
The Delhi Metro route from Qutub Minar to Lal Qila 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 Yellow Line (Line 2) to Violet Line (Line 6) 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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