How long does it take from Dwarka Sector 21 to Central Secretariat by metro?

The journey from Dwarka Sector 21 to Central Secretariat takes approximately 53 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 24.11 km across 8 stops.

What is the metro fare from Dwarka Sector 21 to Central Secretariat?

The token fare from Dwarka Sector 21 to Central Secretariat is ₹50. With a smart card the fare is ₹45 (save ₹5). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹40.

Which platform at Dwarka Sector 21 for Central Secretariat?

At Dwarka Sector 21, board from Platform 1 (elevated station). The train runs towards New Delhi. Look for the electronic board showing "New Delhi".

What is the last train from Dwarka Sector 21 to Central Secretariat?

The last train from Dwarka Sector 21 towards New Delhi departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Central Secretariat back towards Dwarka Sector 21 departs at 23:30.

How many stops from Dwarka Sector 21 to Central Secretariat?

There are 8 stops between Dwarka Sector 21 and Central Secretariat on the Airport Express. The stations are: Dwarka Sector 21, IGI Airport, Aerocity, Dhaula Kuan, Shivaji Stadium, New Delhi.

Dwarka Sector 21 To Central Secretariat

ShortestShortest Route

Dwarka Sector 21

blue interchange

Platform 1·elevated·Airport ExpressTowards New Delhi

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

IGI Airport

+5.61 min

5.61 min · 2.81 km

Aerocity

+12.51 min

6.9 min · 3.52 km

Dhaula Kuan

+24.32 min

11.81 min · 6.22 km

Shivaji Stadium

+37.22 min

12.9 min · 6.82 km

New Delhi

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground20.84 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:30

interchange New Delhi — 5 min

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

+5 min

New Delhi

airport interchange

Platform 2·underground·Yellow LineTowards Millennium City Centre

First train: 06:23Last train: 23:40Doors open: right

Rajiv Chowk

blue interchange

+2.57 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Patel Chowk

+5.32 min

2.75 min · 1.24 km

Central Secretariat

violet interchange

Arrive Platform 2·underground3.27 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

53 min

Total time

stops

24.11 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Dwarka Sector 21	06:00	23:00	Towards New Delhi
Central Secretariat	06:30	23:43	Towards Dwarka Sector 21

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

₹50

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹45

Save ₹5 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹40

Save ₹10 per ride

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

Fare guide

Travel green

3.25 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.49 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~96 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹50

Bike

₹154

Auto

₹320

Cab

₹580

Estimates for 24.11 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

Dwarka Sector 21

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