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

The journey from INA to Central Secretariat takes approximately 11 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 4.71 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from INA to Central Secretariat?

The token fare from INA to Central Secretariat is ₹20. With a smart card the fare is ₹18 (save ₹2). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹16.

Which platform at INA for Central Secretariat?

At INA, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Northbound → Samaypur Badli. Look for the electronic board showing "Samaypur Badli".

What is the last train from INA to Central Secretariat?

The last train from INA towards Samaypur Badli departs at 23:33 on weekdays. The last train from Central Secretariat back towards INA departs at 23:36.

How many stops from INA to Central Secretariat?

There are 4 stops between INA and Central Secretariat on the Yellow Line. The stations are: INA, Jor Bagh, Lok Kalyan Marg, Udyog Bhawan, Central Secretariat.

INA To Central Secretariat

ShortestShortest Route

INA

pink interchange

Platform 1·underground·Yellow LineTowards Samaypur Badli

First train: 06:29Last train: 23:33Doors open: right

Jor Bagh

+3.08 min

3.08 min · 1.42 km

Lok Kalyan Marg

+6.16 min

3.08 min · 1.42 km

Udyog Bhawan

+9.24 min

3.08 min · 1.42 km

Central Secretariat

violet interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.71 km

First train: 06:32Last train: 23:36

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

11 min

Total time

stops

4.71 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
INA	06:29	23:33	Towards Samaypur Badli
Central Secretariat	06:32	23:36	Towards INA

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

₹20

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹18

Save ₹2 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹16

Save ₹4 per ride

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

Fare guide

Travel green

0.64 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.29 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~19 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹20

Bike

₹38

Auto

₹86

Cab

₹154

Estimates for 4.71 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Departure station

INA

underground

Sri Aurobindo Marg, INA Colony, New Delhi 110023

Weekdays: 05:51 – 23:40(Sundays from 06:16)

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Key exits

INA Market· INA Market (wholesale & retail), Africa Avenue♿

Dilli Haat entrance· Dilli Haat crafts bazaar, INA bus stop♿

Sri Aurobindo Marg (east side)· AIIMS campus periphery, Safdarjung hospital direction♿

INA Colony residential· INA Colony flats, Defence Colony direction

Gate 2 opens directly in front of Dilli Haat — no road crossing needed. Gate 1 for INA Market's meat, fish and vegetable sections.

Facilities

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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