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

The journey from Dilshad Garden to Central Secretariat takes approximately 40 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 15.39 km across 13 stops.

What is the metro fare from Dilshad Garden to Central Secretariat?

The token fare from Dilshad Garden to Central Secretariat 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 Dilshad Garden for Central Secretariat?

At Dilshad Garden, board from Platform 2 (elevated station). The train runs towards Rithala. Look for the electronic board showing "Rithala".

What is the last train from Dilshad Garden to Central Secretariat?

The last train from Dilshad Garden towards Rithala departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Central Secretariat back towards Dilshad Garden departs at 23:20.

How many stops from Dilshad Garden to Central Secretariat?

There are 13 stops between Dilshad Garden and Central Secretariat on the Red Line. The stations are: Dilshad Garden, Jhilmil, Mansarovar Park, Shahdara, Welcome, Seelampur, Shastri Park, Kashmere Gate.

Dilshad Garden To Central Secretariat

ShortestShortest Route

Dilshad Garden

Platform 2·elevated·Red LineTowards Rithala

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

Jhilmil

+3.43 min

3.43 min · 1.61 km

Mansarovar Park

+4.98 min

1.55 min · 0.58 km

Seelampur

+12.45 min

2.63 min · 1.17 km

Shastri Park

+15.48 min

3.03 min · 1.39 km

Kashmere Gate

violet interchangeyellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground9.19 km

First train: 05:55Last train: 23:20

interchange Kashmere Gate — 5 min

Platform 3 · Yellow Line ·Platform 2 Towards Millennium City Centre

+5 min

Kashmere Gate

red interchangeviolet interchange

Platform 2·underground·Yellow LineTowards Millennium City Centre

First train: 06:16Last train: 23:35Doors open: right

Chandni Chowk

+2.45 min

2.45 min · 1.07 km

Chawri Bazar

+4.82 min

2.37 min · 1.03 km

Rajiv Chowk

blue interchange

+9.4 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Patel Chowk

+12.15 min

2.75 min · 1.24 km

Central Secretariat

violet interchange

Arrive Platform 2·underground6.2 km

First train: 06:30Last train: 23:43

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

40 min

Total time

stops

15.39 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Dilshad Garden	06:00	23:00	Towards Rithala
Central Secretariat	06:30	23:43	Towards Dilshad Garden

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

2.08 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.95 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~62 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹102

Auto

₹214

Cab

₹388

Estimates for 15.39 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

Dilshad Garden

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMParkingDrinking 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