How long does it take from Dilshad Garden to Civil Lines by metro?

The journey from Dilshad Garden to Civil Lines takes approximately 28 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 10.33 km across 8 stops.

What is the metro fare from Dilshad Garden to Civil Lines?

The token fare from Dilshad Garden to Civil Lines is ₹30. With a smart card the fare is ₹27 (save ₹3). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹24.

Which platform at Dilshad Garden for Civil Lines?

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 Civil Lines?

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

How many stops from Dilshad Garden to Civil Lines?

There are 8 stops between Dilshad Garden and Civil Lines on the Red Line. The stations are: Dilshad Garden, Jhilmil, Mansarovar Park, Shahdara, Welcome, Seelampur, Shastri Park, Kashmere Gate.

Dilshad Garden To Civil Lines

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 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

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.14 km

First train: 06:14Last train: 23:20

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

28 min

Total time

stops

10.33 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Dilshad Garden	06:00	23:00	Towards Rithala
Civil Lines	06:14	23:20	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

₹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 guide

Travel green

1.39 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.64 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~41 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹30

Bike

₹72

Auto

₹154

Cab

₹278

Estimates for 10.33 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

Civil Lines

underground

Weekdays: 06:14 – 23:27(Sundays from 06:44)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Rajpur Road· Civil Lines residences, Delhi High Court (back entrance)♿

Alipur Road / Under Bridge Road· Kamla Nagar direction, Old Secretariat direction♿

Ludlow Castle School Road· Ludlow Castle

Delhi Police HQ area· Delhi Police Headquarters

Standard Yellow Line station. Both platforms visible from the concourse level — check the electronic destination board.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMDrinking water