How long does it take from INA to Lal Quila by metro?

The journey from INA to Lal Quila takes approximately 31 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 11.54 km across 10 stops.

What is the metro fare from INA to Lal Quila?

The token fare from INA to Lal Quila 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 INA for Lal Quila?

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 Lal Quila?

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

How many stops from INA to Lal Quila?

There are 10 stops between INA and Lal Quila on the Yellow Line. The stations are: INA, Jor Bagh, Lok Kalyan Marg, Udyog Bhawan, Central Secretariat.

INA To Lal Quila

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

interchange Central Secretariat — 5 min

Platform 1 · Violet Line ·Platform 3 Towards Kashmere Gate

+5 min

Central Secretariat

yellow interchange

Platform 3·underground·Violet LineTowards Kashmere Gate

First train: 06:05Last train: 23:15Doors open: right

Janpath

+2.95 min

2.95 min · 1.35 km

Mandi House

blue interchange

+6.2 min

3.25 min · 1.51 km

Delhi Gate

+10.82 min

2.74 min · 1.23 km

Jama Masjid

+13.52 min

2.7 min · 1.21 km

Lal Quila

Arrive Platform 1·underground6.83 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

31 min

Total time

stops

11.54 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
INA	06:29	23:33	Towards Samaypur Badli
Lal Quila	06:00	23:00	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

₹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

1.56 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.72 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~46 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹30

Bike

₹80

Auto

₹168

Cab

₹304

Estimates for 11.54 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

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

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMDrinking water

Arrival station

Lal Quila

underground

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water