How long does it take from Delhi Gate to Shalimar Bagh by metro?

The journey from Delhi Gate to Shalimar Bagh takes approximately 38 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 12.51 km across 10 stops.

What is the metro fare from Delhi Gate to Shalimar Bagh?

The token fare from Delhi Gate to Shalimar Bagh 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 Shalimar Bagh?

At Delhi Gate, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Kashmere Gate. Look for the electronic board showing "Kashmere Gate".

What is the last train from Delhi Gate to Shalimar Bagh?

The last train from Delhi Gate towards Kashmere Gate departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Shalimar Bagh back towards Delhi Gate departs at 23:15.

How many stops from Delhi Gate to Shalimar Bagh?

There are 10 stops between Delhi Gate and Shalimar Bagh on the Violet Line. The stations are: Delhi Gate, Jama Masjid, Lal Quila, Kashmere Gate.

Delhi Gate To Shalimar Bagh

ShortestShortest Route

Delhi Gate

Platform 1·underground·Violet LineTowards Kashmere Gate

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

Jama Masjid

+2.7 min

2.7 min · 1.21 km

Lal Quila

+4.6 min

1.9 min · 0.77 km

Kashmere Gate

red interchangeyellow interchange

Arrive Platform 6·underground3.76 km

First train: 06:00Last train: 23:15

interchange Kashmere Gate — 5 min

Platform 6 · Yellow Line ·Platform 1 Towards Samaypur Badli

+5 min

Kashmere Gate

red interchangeviolet interchange

Platform 1·underground·Yellow LineTowards Samaypur Badli

First train: 06:16Last train: 23:25Doors open: right

Civil Lines

+2.57 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Vidhan Sabha

+4.98 min

2.41 min · 1.05 km

GTB Nagar

+9.57 min

1.94 min · 0.79 km

Model Town

+12.78 min

3.21 min · 1.49 km

Azadpur

pink interchange

Arrive Platform 1·elevated6.93 km

First train: 06:03Last train: 23:12

interchange Azadpur — 5 min

Platform 1 · Pink Line ·Platform 4 Towards Shiv Vihar

+5 min

Azadpur

yellow interchange

Platform 4·elevated·Pink LineTowards Shiv Vihar

First train: 05:53Last train: 23:15Doors open: right

Shalimar Bagh

Arrive Platform 2·elevated1.82 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

38 min

Total time

stops

12.51 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Delhi Gate	06:00	23:00	Towards Kashmere Gate
Shalimar Bagh	06:00	23:00	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

1.69 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

₹180

Cab

₹326

Estimates for 12.51 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

Shalimar Bagh

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water