Tughlakabad Station to Lal Qila Delhi Metro Route
The Delhi Metro route from Tughlakabad Station to Lal Qila covers 21 stations in approximately 41 minutes. The fare is ₹54 with a token and ₹49 with a smart card. This is a direct route on the Violet Line (Line 6) with no interchange required. The total distance is 24.2 km. Also known as: Lal Qila (Red Fort). The first train from Tughlakabad Station leaves at about 5:27 AM (Violet Line (Line 6) towards Kashmere Gate) and reaches Lal Qila around 6:08 AM. The last departure from Tughlakabad Station that still reaches Lal Qila is at about 11:37 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 | ₹54 | ₹49 |
| Return (daily) | ₹108 | ₹98 |
| Monthly (22 working days) | ₹2,376 | ₹2,156 |
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How to travel from Tughlakabad Station to Lal Qila by Delhi Metro
The Delhi Metro route from Tughlakabad Station to Lal Qila covers 21 stations (24.2 km) with an estimated travel time of ~41 minutes. The fare is ₹54 with a token and ₹49 with a smart card.
This is a direct route on the Violet Line (Line 6) with no interchange required. Simply board the metro at Tughlakabad Station and travel 20 stops to reach Lal Qila.
The Delhi Metro operates daily from 5:00 AM – 11:15 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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