Surajmal Stadium to Lal Qila Delhi Metro Route
The Delhi Metro route from Surajmal Stadium to Lal Qila covers 16 stations in approximately 43 minutes. The fare is ₹43 with a token and ₹39 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 16.7 km. Also known as: Lal Qila (Red Fort). The first train from Surajmal Stadium leaves at about 5:27 AM (Green Line (Line 5) towards Inderlok) and reaches Lal Qila around 6:10 AM. The last departure from Surajmal Stadium that still reaches Lal Qila is at about 10:34 PM; later trains leave Surajmal Stadium 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 Surajmal Stadium to Lal Qila by Delhi Metro
The Delhi Metro route from Surajmal Stadium to Lal Qila covers 16 stations (16.7 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 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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