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

The journey from Janpath to Central Secretariat takes approximately 3 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 1.35 km across 1 stop.

What is the metro fare from Janpath to Central Secretariat?

The token fare from Janpath to Central Secretariat is ₹10. With a smart card the fare is ₹9 (save ₹1). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹8.

Which platform at Janpath for Central Secretariat?

At Janpath, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Raja Nahar Singh. Look for the electronic board showing "Raja Nahar Singh".

What is the last train from Janpath to Central Secretariat?

The last train from Janpath towards Raja Nahar Singh departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Central Secretariat back towards Janpath departs at 23:22.

How many stops from Janpath to Central Secretariat?

There are 1 stop between Janpath and Central Secretariat on the Violet Line. The stations are: Janpath, Central Secretariat.

Janpath To Central Secretariat

ShortestShortest Route

Janpath

Platform 2·underground·Violet LineTowards Raja Nahar Singh

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

Central Secretariat

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 4·underground1.35 km

First train: 06:08Last train: 23:22

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

3 min

Total time

stops

1.35 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Janpath	06:00	23:00	Towards Raja Nahar Singh
Central Secretariat	06:08	23:22	Towards Janpath

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

₹10

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹9

Save ₹1 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹8

Save ₹2 per ride

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

Fare guide

Travel green

0.18 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.08 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~5 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹10

Bike

₹18

Auto

₹46

Cab

₹80

Estimates for 1.35 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

Janpath

underground

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking 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