Tilak Nagar to Lal Qila Delhi Metro Route
The Delhi Metro route from Tilak Nagar to Lal Qila covers 20 stations in approximately 43 minutes. The fare is ₹43 with a token and ₹39 with a smart card. This route uses Blue Line (Line 3) and Violet Line (Line 6) with 1 interchange: change at Mandi House from Blue Line (Line 3) to Violet Line (Line 6). The total distance is 18.8 km. Also known as: Lal Qila (Red Fort). The first train from Tilak Nagar leaves at about 5:30 AM (Blue Line (Line 3) towards Noida Electronic City) and reaches Lal Qila around 6:13 AM. The last departure from Tilak Nagar that still reaches Lal Qila is at about 11:35 PM; later trains leave Tilak Nagar 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 Tilak Nagar to Lal Qila by Delhi Metro
The Delhi Metro route from Tilak Nagar to Lal Qila 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 Blue Line (Line 3) to Violet Line (Line 6) 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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