How long does it take from Lal Quila to Anand Vihar by metro?

The journey from Lal Quila to Anand Vihar takes approximately 36 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 11.78 km across 9 stops.

What is the metro fare from Lal Quila to Anand Vihar?

The token fare from Lal Quila to Anand Vihar 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 Lal Quila for Anand Vihar?

At Lal Quila, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Kashmere Gate. Look for the electronic board showing "Kashmere Gate".

What is the last train from Lal Quila to Anand Vihar?

The last train from Lal Quila towards Kashmere Gate departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Anand Vihar back towards Lal Quila departs at 23:15.

How many stops from Lal Quila to Anand Vihar?

There are 9 stops between Lal Quila and Anand Vihar on the Violet Line. The stations are: Lal Quila, Kashmere Gate.

Lal Quila To Anand Vihar

ShortestShortest Route

Lal Quila

Platform 1·underground·Violet LineTowards Kashmere Gate

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

Kashmere Gate

red interchangeyellow interchange

Arrive Platform 6·underground1.78 km

First train: 06:00Last train: 23:15

interchange Kashmere Gate — 5 min

Platform 6 · Red Line ·Platform 3 Towards Rithala

+5 min

Kashmere Gate

violet interchangeyellow interchange

Platform 3·underground·Red LineTowards Rithala

First train: 05:55Last train: 23:20Doors open: right

Shastri Park

+4.74 min

4.74 min · 2.33 km

Seelampur

+7.77 min

3.03 min · 1.39 km

Welcome

pink interchange

Arrive Platform 1·elevated4.89 km

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

interchange Welcome — 5 min

Platform 1 · Pink Line ·Platform 1 Towards Yamuna Vihar

+5 min

Welcome

red interchange

Platform 1·elevated·Pink LineTowards Yamuna Vihar

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

East Azad Nagar

+2.41 min

2.41 min · 1.05 km

Krishna Nagar

+4.86 min

2.45 min · 1.07 km

Karkarduma Court

+7.38 min

2.52 min · 1.11 km

Karkarduma

blue-branch interchange

+9.08 min

1.7 min · 0.66 km

Anand Vihar

blue-branch interchange

Arrive Platform 1·elevated5.11 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

36 min

Total time

stops

11.78 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Lal Quila	06:00	23:00	Towards Kashmere Gate
Anand Vihar	06:00	23:00	Towards Lal Quila

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

1.59 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.73 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~47 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹30

Bike

₹80

Auto

₹172

Cab

₹310

Estimates for 11.78 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

Lal Quila

underground

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Anand Vihar

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 6 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMParkingDrinking water