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

The journey from Krishna Nagar to Lal Quila takes approximately 29 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 8.79 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from Krishna Nagar to Lal Quila?

The token fare from Krishna Nagar 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 Krishna Nagar for Lal Quila?

At Krishna Nagar, board from Platform 2 (elevated station). The train runs towards Shiv Vihar. Look for the electronic board showing "Shiv Vihar".

What is the last train from Krishna Nagar to Lal Quila?

The last train from Krishna Nagar towards Shiv Vihar departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Lal Quila back towards Krishna Nagar departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Krishna Nagar to Lal Quila?

There are 6 stops between Krishna Nagar and Lal Quila on the Pink Line. The stations are: Krishna Nagar, East Azad Nagar, Welcome.

Krishna Nagar To Lal Quila

ShortestShortest Route

Krishna Nagar

Platform 2·elevated·Pink LineTowards Shiv Vihar

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

East Azad Nagar

+2.45 min

2.45 min · 1.07 km

Welcome

red interchange

Arrive Platform 2·elevated2.12 km

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

interchange Welcome — 5 min

Platform 2 · Red Line ·Platform 2 Towards Rithala

+5 min

Welcome

pink interchange

Platform 2·elevated·Red LineTowards Rithala

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

Seelampur

+2.63 min

2.63 min · 1.17 km

Shastri Park

+5.66 min

3.03 min · 1.39 km

Kashmere Gate

violet interchangeyellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground4.89 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

29 min

Total time

stops

8.79 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Krishna Nagar	06:00	23:00	Towards Shiv Vihar
Lal Quila	06:00	23:00	Towards Krishna Nagar

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

1.19 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.54 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~35 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹30

Bike

₹62

Auto

₹136

Cab

₹244

Estimates for 8.79 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

Krishna Nagar

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Lal Quila

underground

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water