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

The journey from Central Secretariat to Qutab Minar takes approximately 28 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 12.6 km across 10 stops.

What is the metro fare from Central Secretariat to Qutab Minar?

The token fare from Central Secretariat to Qutab Minar is ₹40. With a smart card the fare is ₹36 (save ₹4). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹32.

Which platform at Central Secretariat for Qutab Minar?

At Central Secretariat, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs Southbound → Millennium City Centre. Look for the electronic board showing "Millennium City Centre".

What is the last train from Central Secretariat to Qutab Minar?

The last train from Central Secretariat towards Millennium City Centre departs at 23:43 on weekdays. The last train from Qutab Minar back towards Central Secretariat departs at 23:32.

How many stops from Central Secretariat to Qutab Minar?

There are 10 stops between Central Secretariat and Qutab Minar on the Yellow Line. The stations are: Central Secretariat, Udyog Bhawan, Lok Kalyan Marg, Jor Bagh, INA, AIIMS, Green Park, Hauz Khas, Malviya Nagar, Saket, Qutab Minar.

Central Secretariat To Qutab Minar

ShortestShortest Route

Central Secretariat

violet interchange

Platform 2·underground·Yellow LineTowards Millennium City Centre

First train: 06:30Last train: 23:43Doors open: right

Udyog Bhawan

+1.32 min

1.32 min · 0.45 km

Lok Kalyan Marg

+4.4 min

3.08 min · 1.42 km

Malviya Nagar

+22.09 min

3.54 min · 1.67 km

Saket

+24.39 min

2.3 min · 0.99 km

Qutab Minar

Arrive Platform 2·elevated12.6 km

First train: 06:13Last train: 23:32

Route on the map

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FromTo

Journey at a glance

28 min

Total time

stops

12.6 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Central Secretariat	06:30	23:43	Towards Millennium City Centre
Qutab Minar	06:13	23:32	Towards Central Secretariat

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

₹40

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹36

Save ₹4 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹32

Save ₹8 per ride

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

Fare guide

Travel green

1.70 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.78 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~50 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹86

Auto

₹182

Cab

₹328

Estimates for 12.6 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure 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

Arrival station

Qutab Minar

elevated

Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030

Weekdays: 06:13 – 23:32(Sundays from 06:43)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Mehrauli Archaeological Park Road· Qutab Minar UNESCO site (15-min walk), Mehrauli Archaeological Park♿

MB Road / Mehrauli Bus Stand· Mehrauli Village market, Bus stand♿

DDA Flats Mehrauli· Saket periphery

Mehrauli Main Road south side· Gurgaon road junction, Shuttle autos to Qutab Minar site♿

Qutab Minar monument is a 15-min auto ride from Gate 1 (about ₹30). No direct walking path. Auto stand is at Gate 2 exit. Last entry to Qutab Minar is 30 min before sunset.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMParkingDrinking water