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

The journey from Lal Quila to Vishwavidyalaya takes approximately 16 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 5.15 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from Lal Quila to Vishwavidyalaya?

The token fare from Lal Quila to Vishwavidyalaya 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 Vishwavidyalaya?

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 Vishwavidyalaya?

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

How many stops from Lal Quila to Vishwavidyalaya?

There are 4 stops between Lal Quila and Vishwavidyalaya on the Violet Line. The stations are: Lal Quila, Kashmere Gate.

Lal Quila To Vishwavidyalaya

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 · Yellow Line ·Platform 1 Towards Samaypur Badli

+5 min

Kashmere Gate

red interchangeviolet interchange

Platform 1·underground·Yellow LineTowards Samaypur Badli

First train: 06:16Last train: 23:25Doors open: right

Civil Lines

+2.57 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Vidhan Sabha

+4.98 min

2.41 min · 1.05 km

Vishwavidyalaya

Arrive Platform 1·underground3.37 km

First train: 06:11Last train: 23:16

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

16 min

Total time

stops

5.15 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Lal Quila	06:00	23:00	Towards Kashmere Gate
Vishwavidyalaya	06:11	23:16	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

0.70 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.32 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~21 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹30

Bike

₹40

Auto

₹92

Cab

₹164

Estimates for 5.15 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

Vishwavidyalaya

underground

University Road, Delhi University North Campus, Delhi 110007

Weekdays: 06:09 – 23:22(Sundays from 06:39)

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Key exits

University Road (DU North Campus main gate)· Delhi University main gate, Vice Chancellor office♿

Chhatra Marg· DU colleges cluster, Miranda House♿

Mall Road· Maurice Nagar, DU Sports complex♿

Vijay Nagar· Vijay Nagar student housing, Hudson Lane♿

First underground station on the Yellow Line going south. Gate 1 directly faces the DU main gate — most students use this exit.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMDrinking water