How long does it take from Ashram to Central Secretariat by metro?

The journey from Ashram to Central Secretariat takes approximately 23 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 8.11 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from Ashram to Central Secretariat?

The token fare from Ashram to Central Secretariat is ₹30. With a smart card the fare is ₹27 (save ₹3). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹24.

Which platform at Ashram for Central Secretariat?

At Ashram, board from Platform 1 (elevated station). The train runs towards Yamuna Vihar. Look for the electronic board showing "Yamuna Vihar".

What is the last train from Ashram to Central Secretariat?

The last train from Ashram towards Yamuna Vihar departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Central Secretariat back towards Ashram departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Ashram to Central Secretariat?

There are 6 stops between Ashram and Central Secretariat on the Pink Line. The stations are: Ashram, Vinobapuri, Lajpat Nagar.

Ashram To Central Secretariat

ShortestShortest Route

Ashram

Platform 1·elevated·Pink LineTowards Yamuna Vihar

First train: 06:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Vinobapuri

+2.72 min

2.72 min · 1.22 km

Lajpat Nagar

violet interchange

Arrive Platform 1·elevated2.23 km

First train: 06:00Last train: 23:00

interchange Lajpat Nagar — 5 min

Platform 1 · Violet Line ·Platform 1 Towards Kashmere Gate

+5 min

Lajpat Nagar

pink interchange

Platform 1·elevated·Violet LineTowards Kashmere Gate

First train: 06:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Jangpura

+3.17 min

3.17 min · 1.47 km

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

+5.4 min

2.23 min · 0.95 km

Khan Market

+8.23 min

2.83 min · 1.28 km

Central Secretariat

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground5.88 km

First train: 06:05Last train: 23:15

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

23 min

Total time

stops

8.11 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Ashram	06:00	23:00	Towards Yamuna Vihar
Central Secretariat	06:05	23:15	Towards Ashram

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

₹30

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹27

Save ₹3 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹24

Save ₹6 per ride

Use your Delhi Metro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

1.09 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.50 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~32 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹30

Bike

₹58

Auto

₹128

Cab

₹228

Estimates for 8.11 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

Ashram

elevated

Weekdays: 06:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 06:00)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMDrinking water

Arrival station

Central Secretariat

underground

Rafi Marg, Central Secretariat, New Delhi 110011

Weekdays: 05:51 – 23:43(Sundays from 06:16)

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Key exits

Rafi Marg / Parliament Street· Sansad Marg, Rail Bhawan♿

South Block / Vijay Chowk· South Block PMO, Vijay Chowk♿

Shastri Bhawan / Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road· Shastri Bhawan, Ministry of Education♿

Rajpath (Kartavya Path)· India Gate, National War Memorial♿

Gate 4 (Rajpath/Kartavya Path) is the closest metro exit to India Gate — 10-min walk east along the path. Gate 2 for South Block and Vijay Chowk. Violet Line here connects you to Lajpat Nagar, Nehru Place and Faridabad.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMDrinking water