Central Secretariat To Kashmere Gate
ShortestShortest Route
Central Secretariat
violet interchange
Platform 1·underground·Yellow LineTowards Samaypur Badli
First train: 06:32Last train: 23:36Doors open: right
Patel Chowk
+2.12 min2.12 min · 0.89 km
Rajiv Chowk
+4.87 minblue interchange
2.75 min · 1.24 km
Chawri Bazar
+9.45 min2.01 min · 0.83 km
Chandni Chowk
+11.82 min2.37 min · 1.03 km
Kashmere Gate
red interchangeviolet interchange
Arrive Platform 1·underground6.2 km
First train: 06:16Last train: 23:25
Route on the map
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Journey at a glance
14 min
Total time
6
stops
6.2 km
Distance
0
Interchanges
First & last trains
| Station | First train | Last train |
|---|---|---|
| Central Secretariat | 06:32 | 23:36 |
| Kashmere Gate | 06:16 | 23:25 |
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 guideTravel green
0.84 kg
CO₂ saved
vs driving a car
0.38 L
Fuel saved
petrol equivalent
~25 min
Rush-hour saved
vs road traffic
~70 kcal
Calories burned
walking to platform
Cost comparison
Metro
₹30
Bike
₹48
Auto
₹104
Cab
₹186
Estimates for 6.2 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.
Frequently asked questions
Popular routes
Departure station
Central Secretariat
Rafi Marg, Central Secretariat, New Delhi 110011
Weekdays: 05:51 – 23:43(Sundays from 06:16)
Zone 1 · 5 entry points
Key exits
1
Rafi Marg / Parliament Street· Sansad Marg, Rail Bhawan♿
2
South Block / Vijay Chowk· South Block PMO, Vijay Chowk♿
3
Shastri Bhawan / Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road· Shastri Bhawan, Ministry of Education♿
4
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
Arrival station
Kashmere Gate
Lothian Road, Kashmere Gate, Old Delhi, Delhi 110006
Weekdays: 05:51 – 23:35(Sundays from 06:16)
Zone 1 · 6 entry points
Key exits
1
ISBT Kashmere Gate (Bus Terminal entrance)· Inter-State Bus Terminal, DTC bus depot♿
2
Lothian Road· St. James Church, Lothian Cemetery♿
3
Chaman Lal Marg underpass· Old Delhi Ring Road, Rajghat direction♿
4
Kashmere Gate Chowk· Kashmere Gate Market, Bhagirath Place electronics market♿
Largest and busiest interchange on the network. Avoid 9–10 AM and 5:30–7 PM rush. Gate 1 → ISBT for intercity buses. Platform 5 → Violet Line if heading to Lajpat Nagar, Nehru Place or Faridabad.
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMFood courtFirst aidParkingDrinking water