How long does it take from Dwarka Sector 21 to Lal Quila by metro?

The journey from Dwarka Sector 21 to Lal Quila takes approximately 61 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 25.55 km across 9 stops.

What is the metro fare from Dwarka Sector 21 to Lal Quila?

The token fare from Dwarka Sector 21 to Lal Quila 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 Lal Quila?

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 Lal Quila?

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

How many stops from Dwarka Sector 21 to Lal Quila?

There are 9 stops between Dwarka Sector 21 and Lal Quila on the Airport Express. The stations are: Dwarka Sector 21, IGI Airport, Aerocity, Dhaula Kuan, Shivaji Stadium, New Delhi.

Dwarka Sector 21 To Lal Quila

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 1 Towards Samaypur Badli

+5 min

New Delhi

airport interchange

Platform 1·underground·Yellow LineTowards Samaypur Badli

First train: 06:25Last train: 23:33Doors open: right

Chawri Bazar

+2.01 min

2.01 min · 0.83 km

Chandni Chowk

+4.38 min

2.37 min · 1.03 km

Kashmere Gate

red interchangeviolet interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.93 km

First train: 06:16Last train: 23:25

interchange Kashmere Gate — 5 min

Platform 1 · Violet Line ·Platform 5 Towards Raja Nahar Singh

+5 min

Kashmere Gate

red interchangeyellow interchange

Platform 5·underground·Violet LineTowards Raja Nahar Singh

First train: 06:00Last train: 23:15Doors open: right

Lal Quila

Arrive Platform 2·underground1.78 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

61 min

Total time

stops

25.55 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Dwarka Sector 21	06:00	23:00	Towards New Delhi
Lal Quila	06:00	23:00	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

3.45 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.58 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~102 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹50

Bike

₹164

Auto

₹336

Cab

₹612

Estimates for 25.55 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

Lal Quila

underground

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water