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

The journey from Patel Chowk to Lal Quila takes approximately 21 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 7.09 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from Patel Chowk to Lal Quila?

The token fare from Patel Chowk to Lal Quila 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 Patel Chowk for Lal Quila?

At Patel Chowk, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Northbound → Samaypur Badli. Look for the electronic board showing "Samaypur Badli".

What is the last train from Patel Chowk to Lal Quila?

The last train from Patel Chowk towards Samaypur Badli departs at 23:35 on weekdays. The last train from Lal Quila back towards Patel Chowk departs at 23:25.

How many stops from Patel Chowk to Lal Quila?

There are 6 stops between Patel Chowk and Lal Quila on the Yellow Line. The stations are: Patel Chowk, Rajiv Chowk, New Delhi, Chawri Bazar, Chandni Chowk, Kashmere Gate.

Patel Chowk To Lal Quila

ShortestShortest Route

Patel Chowk

Platform 1·underground·Yellow LineTowards Samaypur Badli

First train: 06:28Last train: 23:35Doors open: right

Rajiv Chowk

blue interchange

+2.75 min

2.75 min · 1.24 km

New Delhi

airport interchange

+5.32 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Chawri Bazar

+7.33 min

2.01 min · 0.83 km

Chandni Chowk

+9.7 min

2.37 min · 1.03 km

Kashmere Gate

red interchangeviolet interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground5.31 km

First train: 06:16Last train: 23:25

interchange Kashmere Gate — 5 min

Platform 1 · Violet Line ·Platform 5 Towards Raja Nahar Singh

+5 min

Kashmere Gate

red interchangeyellow interchange

Platform 5·underground·Violet LineTowards Raja Nahar Singh

First train: 06:00Last train: 23:15Doors open: right

Lal Quila

Arrive Platform 2·underground1.78 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

21 min

Total time

stops

7.09 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Patel Chowk	06:28	23:35	Towards Samaypur Badli
Lal Quila	06:00	23:00	Towards Patel Chowk

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

0.96 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.44 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~28 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹30

Bike

₹52

Auto

₹116

Cab

₹206

Estimates for 7.09 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

Patel Chowk

underground

Weekdays: 06:28 – 23:42(Sundays from 06:58)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Sansad Marg· Gole Market, Parliament Street♿

Patel Chowk junction· Ashoka Road, Krishi Bhawan direction♿

Tolstoy Marg· Tolstoy Marg offices, FICCI building

Pusa Road· Gole Dak Khana Post Office

Standard Yellow Line station. Both platforms visible from the concourse level — check the electronic destination board.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Lal Quila

underground

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water