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

The journey from Kalindi Kunj to Central Secretariat takes approximately 42 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 16.47 km across 14 stops.

What is the metro fare from Kalindi Kunj to Central Secretariat?

The token fare from Kalindi Kunj to Central Secretariat 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 Kalindi Kunj for Central Secretariat?

At Kalindi Kunj, board from Platform 1 (elevated station). The train runs towards Krishna Park Extension. Look for the electronic board showing "Krishna Park Extension".

What is the last train from Kalindi Kunj to Central Secretariat?

The last train from Kalindi Kunj towards Krishna Park Extension departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Central Secretariat back towards Kalindi Kunj departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Kalindi Kunj to Central Secretariat?

There are 14 stops between Kalindi Kunj and Central Secretariat on the Magenta Line. The stations are: Kalindi Kunj, Jasola Vihar Shaheen Bagh, Okhla Vihar, Jamia Millia Islamia, Sukhdev Vihar, Okhla NSIC, Kalkaji Mandir.

Kalindi Kunj To Central Secretariat

ShortestShortest Route

Kalindi Kunj

Platform 1·elevated·Magenta LineTowards Krishna Park Extension

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

Jasola Vihar Shaheen Bagh

+3.34 min

3.34 min · 1.56 km

Okhla Vihar

+5.84 min

2.5 min · 1.1 km

Sukhdev Vihar

+10.26 min

1.74 min · 0.68 km

Okhla NSIC

+11.91 min

1.65 min · 0.63 km

Kalkaji Mandir

violet interchange

Arrive Platform 1·elevated6.67 km

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

interchange Kalkaji Mandir — 5 min

Platform 1 · Violet Line ·Platform 1 Towards Kashmere Gate

+5 min

Kalkaji Mandir

magenta interchange

Platform 1·elevated·Violet LineTowards Kashmere Gate

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

Nehru Place

+1.83 min

1.83 min · 0.73 km

Kailash Colony

+4.28 min

2.45 min · 1.07 km

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

+14.53 min

2.23 min · 0.95 km

Khan Market

+17.36 min

2.83 min · 1.28 km

Central Secretariat

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground9.8 km

First train: 06:05Last train: 23:15

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

42 min

Total time

stops

16.47 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Kalindi Kunj	06:00	23:00	Towards Krishna Park Extension
Central Secretariat	06:05	23:15	Towards Kalindi Kunj

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

2.22 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.02 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~66 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹108

Auto

₹228

Cab

₹412

Estimates for 16.47 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

Kalindi Kunj

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

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