How long does it take from Delhi Gate to Qutab Minar by metro?

The journey from Delhi Gate to Qutab Minar takes approximately 44 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 17.45 km across 14 stops.

What is the metro fare from Delhi Gate to Qutab Minar?

The token fare from Delhi Gate 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 Delhi Gate for Qutab Minar?

At Delhi Gate, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Raja Nahar Singh. Look for the electronic board showing "Raja Nahar Singh".

What is the last train from Delhi Gate to Qutab Minar?

The last train from Delhi Gate towards Raja Nahar Singh departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Qutab Minar back towards Delhi Gate departs at 23:22.

How many stops from Delhi Gate to Qutab Minar?

There are 14 stops between Delhi Gate and Qutab Minar on the Violet Line. The stations are: Delhi Gate, ITO, Mandi House, Janpath, Central Secretariat.

Delhi Gate To Qutab Minar

ShortestShortest Route

Delhi Gate

Platform 2·underground·Violet LineTowards Raja Nahar Singh

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

ITO

+2.74 min

2.74 min · 1.23 km

Mandi House

blue interchange

+4.62 min

1.88 min · 0.76 km

Janpath

+7.87 min

3.25 min · 1.51 km

Central Secretariat

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 4·underground4.85 km

First train: 06:08Last train: 23:22

interchange Central Secretariat — 5 min

Platform 4 · Yellow Line ·Platform 2 Towards Millennium City Centre

+5 min

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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Journey at a glance

44 min

Total time

stops

17.45 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Delhi Gate	06:00	23:00	Towards Raja Nahar Singh
Qutab Minar	06:13	23:32	Towards Delhi Gate

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

2.36 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.08 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~70 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹114

Auto

₹240

Cab

₹434

Estimates for 17.45 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

Delhi Gate

underground

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking 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