How long does it take from Lal Quila to Janakpuri West by metro?

The journey from Lal Quila to Janakpuri West takes approximately 59 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 19.64 km across 16 stops.

What is the metro fare from Lal Quila to Janakpuri West?

The token fare from Lal Quila to Janakpuri West 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 Lal Quila for Janakpuri West?

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 Janakpuri West?

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

How many stops from Lal Quila to Janakpuri West?

There are 16 stops between Lal Quila and Janakpuri West on the Violet Line. The stations are: Lal Quila, Kashmere Gate.

Lal Quila To Janakpuri West

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

Tis Hazari

+2.65 min

2.65 min · 1.18 km

Pulbangash

+5.51 min

2.86 min · 1.3 km

Pratap Nagar

+7.77 min

2.26 min · 0.97 km

Shastri Nagar

+10.22 min

2.45 min · 1.07 km

Inderlok

green interchange

Arrive Platform 2·elevated5.79 km

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

interchange Inderlok — 5 min

Platform 2 · Green Line ·Platform 1 Towards Kirti Nagar

+5 min

Inderlok

red interchange

Platform 1·elevated·Green LineTowards Kirti Nagar

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

Satguru Ram Singh Marg

+6.46 min

6.46 min · 3.28 km

Kirti Nagar

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·elevated4.06 km

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

interchange Kirti Nagar — 5 min

Platform 1 · Blue Line ·Platform 1 Towards Dwarka Sector 21

+5 min

Kirti Nagar

green interchange

Platform 1·elevated·Blue LineTowards Dwarka Sector 21

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

Moti Nagar

+2.25 min

2.25 min · 0.96 km

Ramesh Nagar

+4.95 min

2.7 min · 1.21 km

Tilak Nagar

+13.98 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Janakpuri East

+16.39 min

2.41 min · 1.05 km

Janakpuri West

magenta interchange

Arrive Platform 1·elevated8.01 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

59 min

Total time

stops

19.64 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Lal Quila	06:00	23:00	Towards Kashmere Gate
Janakpuri West	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

₹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

2.65 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.22 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~79 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹128

Auto

₹266

Cab

₹482

Estimates for 19.64 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

Janakpuri West

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMParkingDrinking water