How long does it take from New Delhi to Qutab Minar by metro?

The journey from New Delhi to Qutab Minar takes approximately 35 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 15.87 km across 13 stops.

What is the metro fare from New Delhi to Qutab Minar?

The token fare from New Delhi to Qutab Minar 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 New Delhi for Qutab Minar?

At New Delhi, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs Southbound → Millennium City Centre. Look for the electronic board showing "Millennium City Centre".

What is the last train from New Delhi to Qutab Minar?

The last train from New Delhi towards Millennium City Centre departs at 23:40 on weekdays. The last train from Qutab Minar back towards New Delhi departs at 23:32.

How many stops from New Delhi to Qutab Minar?

There are 13 stops between New Delhi and Qutab Minar on the Yellow Line. The stations are: New Delhi, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat, Udyog Bhawan, Lok Kalyan Marg, Jor Bagh, INA, AIIMS, Green Park, Hauz Khas, Malviya Nagar, Saket, Qutab Minar.

New Delhi To Qutab Minar

ShortestShortest Route

New Delhi

airport interchange

Platform 2·underground·Yellow LineTowards Millennium City Centre

First train: 06:23Last train: 23:40Doors open: right

Rajiv Chowk

blue interchange

+2.57 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Patel Chowk

+5.32 min

2.75 min · 1.24 km

Malviya Nagar

+29.53 min

3.54 min · 1.67 km

Saket

+31.83 min

2.3 min · 0.99 km

Qutab Minar

Arrive Platform 2·elevated15.87 km

First train: 06:13Last train: 23:32

Route on the map

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FromTo

Journey at a glance

35 min

Total time

stops

15.87 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
New Delhi	06:23	23:40	Towards Millennium City Centre
Qutab Minar	06:13	23:32	Towards New Delhi

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

2.14 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.98 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~63 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹106

Auto

₹220

Cab

₹400

Estimates for 15.87 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

New Delhi

underground

Bhavbhuti Marg, New Delhi, Delhi 110002

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:40(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Key exits

New Delhi Railway Station — Paharganj side (Entrance Gate 1 of station)· NDLS Gate 1 Paharganj, Paharganj Main Bazaar♿

New Delhi Railway Station — Main Entrance / Chelmsford Road· NDLS main entrance, Chelmsford Road♿

Bhavbhuti Marg / Ajmeri Gate· Ajmeri Gate historic gate, Ajmeri Gate market♿

Paharganj junction / Arakashan Road· Paharganj backpacker area, budget hotels strip♿

Gate 1 is fastest to New Delhi Railway Station (Paharganj side). Gate 2 for the main station entrance. Airport Express runs every 10–15 min and reaches T-3 in ~18 min.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMCustomer careDrinking water

Arrival station

Qutab Minar

elevated

Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030

Weekdays: 06:13 – 23:32(Sundays from 06:43)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Mehrauli Archaeological Park Road· Qutab Minar UNESCO site (15-min walk), Mehrauli Archaeological Park♿

MB Road / Mehrauli Bus Stand· Mehrauli Village market, Bus stand♿

DDA Flats Mehrauli· Saket periphery

Mehrauli Main Road south side· Gurgaon road junction, Shuttle autos to Qutab Minar site♿

Qutab Minar monument is a 15-min auto ride from Gate 1 (about ₹30). No direct walking path. Auto stand is at Gate 2 exit. Last entry to Qutab Minar is 30 min before sunset.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMParkingDrinking water