New Delhi To Welcome
ShortestShortest Route
New Delhi
airport interchange
Platform 1·underground·Yellow LineTowards Samaypur Badli
First train: 06:25Last train: 23:33Doors open: right
Chawri Bazar
+2.01 min2.01 min · 0.83 km
Chandni Chowk
+4.38 min2.37 min · 1.03 km
Kashmere Gate
red interchangeviolet interchange
Arrive Platform 1·underground2.93 km
First train: 06:16Last train: 23:25
interchange Kashmere Gate — 5 min
Platform 1 · Red Line ·Platform 3 Towards Rithala
Kashmere Gate
violet interchangeyellow interchange
Platform 3·underground·Red LineTowards Rithala
First train: 05:55Last train: 23:20Doors open: right
Shastri Park
+4.74 min4.74 min · 2.33 km
Seelampur
+7.77 min3.03 min · 1.39 km
Welcome
pink interchange
Arrive Platform 1·elevated4.89 km
First train: 06:00Last train: 23:00
Route on the map
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Journey at a glance
22 min
Total time
6
stops
7.82 km
Distance
1
Interchanges
First & last trains
| Station | First train | Last train |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | 06:25 | 23:33 |
| Welcome | 06:00 | 23:00 |
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 guideTravel green
1.06 kg
CO₂ saved
vs driving a car
0.48 L
Fuel saved
petrol equivalent
~31 min
Rush-hour saved
vs road traffic
~70 kcal
Calories burned
walking to platform
Cost comparison
Metro
₹30
Bike
₹56
Auto
₹124
Cab
₹222
Estimates for 7.82 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.
Frequently asked questions
Popular routes
Departure station
New Delhi
Bhavbhuti Marg, New Delhi, Delhi 110002
Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:40(Sundays from 05:00)
Zone 1 · 5 entry points
Key exits
1
New Delhi Railway Station — Paharganj side (Entrance Gate 1 of station)· NDLS Gate 1 Paharganj, Paharganj Main Bazaar♿
2
New Delhi Railway Station — Main Entrance / Chelmsford Road· NDLS main entrance, Chelmsford Road♿
3
Bhavbhuti Marg / Ajmeri Gate· Ajmeri Gate historic gate, Ajmeri Gate market♿
4
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
Welcome
Weekdays: 06:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 06:00)
Zone 1 · 5 entry points
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMDrinking water