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

The journey from Janakpuri West to Lal Quila takes approximately 62 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 18.82 km across 16 stops.

What is the metro fare from Janakpuri West to Lal Quila?

The token fare from Janakpuri West to Lal Quila is ₹40. With a smart card the fare is ₹36 (save ₹4). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹32.

Which platform at Janakpuri West for Lal Quila?

At Janakpuri West, board from Platform 2 (elevated station). The train runs towards Noida Electronic City. Look for the electronic board showing "Noida Electronic City".

What is the last train from Janakpuri West to Lal Quila?

The last train from Janakpuri West towards Noida Electronic City departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Lal Quila back towards Janakpuri West departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Janakpuri West to Lal Quila?

There are 16 stops between Janakpuri West and Lal Quila on the Blue Line. The stations are: Janakpuri West, Janakpuri East, Tilak Nagar, Subhash Nagar, Tagore Garden, Rajouri Garden.

Janakpuri West To Lal Quila

ShortestShortest Route

Janakpuri West

magenta interchange

Platform 2·elevated·Blue LineTowards Noida Electronic City

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

Janakpuri East

+2.17 min

2.17 min · 0.92 km

Tilak Nagar

+4.58 min

2.41 min · 1.05 km

Subhash Nagar

+7.15 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Tagore Garden

+8.92 min

1.77 min · 0.7 km

Rajouri Garden

pink interchange

Arrive Platform 2·elevated4.78 km

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

interchange Rajouri Garden — 5 min

Platform 2 · Pink Line ·Platform 1 Towards Yamuna Vihar

+5 min

Rajouri Garden

blue interchange

Platform 1·elevated·Pink LineTowards Yamuna Vihar

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

ESI Hospital

+3.23 min

3.23 min · 1.5 km

Punjabi Bagh West

green interchange

Arrive Platform 1·elevated2.63 km

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

interchange Punjabi Bagh West — 5 min

Platform 1 · Green Line ·Platform 1 Towards Kirti Nagar

+5 min

Punjabi Bagh West

pink interchange

Platform 1·elevated·Green LineTowards Kirti Nagar

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

Punjabi Bagh

+0.97 min

0.97 min · 0.26 km

Ashok Park Main

+4.85 min

3.88 min · 1.86 km

Inderlok

red interchange

Arrive Platform 1·elevated3.84 km

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

interchange Inderlok — 5 min

Platform 1 · Red Line ·Platform 1 Towards Shaheed Sthal

+5 min

Inderlok

green interchange

Platform 1·elevated·Red LineTowards Shaheed Sthal

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

Shastri Nagar

+2.81 min

2.81 min · 1.27 km

Pratap Nagar

+5.26 min

2.45 min · 1.07 km

Pulbangash

+7.52 min

2.26 min · 0.97 km

Tis Hazari

+10.38 min

2.86 min · 1.3 km

Kashmere Gate

violet interchangeyellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground5.79 km

First train: 05:55Last train: 23:20

interchange Kashmere Gate — 5 min

Platform 3 · 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

62 min

Total time

stops

18.82 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Janakpuri West	06:00	23:00	Towards Noida Electronic City
Lal Quila	06:00	23:00	Towards Janakpuri West

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

₹40

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹36

Save ₹4 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹32

Save ₹8 per ride

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

Fare guide

Travel green

2.54 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.17 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~75 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹122

Auto

₹256

Cab

₹464

Estimates for 18.82 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

Janakpuri West

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