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

The journey from Karol Bagh to Central Secretariat takes approximately 18 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 5.59 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Karol Bagh to Central Secretariat?

The token fare from Karol Bagh to Central Secretariat 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 Karol Bagh for Central Secretariat?

At Karol Bagh, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Noida Electronic City. Look for the electronic board showing "Noida Electronic City".

What is the last train from Karol Bagh to Central Secretariat?

The last train from Karol Bagh towards Noida Electronic City departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Central Secretariat back towards Karol Bagh departs at 23:40.

How many stops from Karol Bagh to Central Secretariat?

There are 5 stops between Karol Bagh and Central Secretariat on the Blue Line. The stations are: Karol Bagh, Jhandewalan, R.K. Ashram Marg, Rajiv Chowk.

Karol Bagh To Central Secretariat

ShortestShortest Route

Karol Bagh

Platform 2·underground·Blue LineTowards Noida Electronic City

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

Jhandewalan

+2.74 min

2.74 min · 1.23 km

R.K. Ashram Marg

+4.99 min

2.25 min · 0.96 km

Rajiv Chowk

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 4·underground3.46 km

First train: 05:53Last train: 23:40

interchange Rajiv Chowk — 5 min

Platform 4 · Yellow Line ·Platform 2 Towards Millennium City Centre

+5 min

Rajiv Chowk

blue interchange

Platform 2·underground·Yellow LineTowards Millennium City Centre

First train: 06:26Last train: 23:45Doors open: right

Patel Chowk

+2.75 min

2.75 min · 1.24 km

Central Secretariat

violet interchange

Arrive Platform 2·underground2.13 km

First train: 06:30Last train: 23:43

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

18 min

Total time

stops

5.59 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Karol Bagh	06:00	23:00	Towards Noida Electronic City
Central Secretariat	06:30	23:43	Towards Karol Bagh

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

0.75 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.35 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~22 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹30

Bike

₹44

Auto

₹98

Cab

₹172

Estimates for 5.59 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Departure station

Karol Bagh

underground

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

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMDrinking 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