How long does it take from Pragati Maidan to Central Secretariat by metro?

The journey from Pragati Maidan to Central Secretariat takes approximately 13 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 3.65 km across 3 stops.

What is the metro fare from Pragati Maidan to Central Secretariat?

The token fare from Pragati Maidan to Central Secretariat is ₹20. With a smart card the fare is ₹18 (save ₹2). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹16.

Which platform at Pragati Maidan for Central Secretariat?

At Pragati Maidan, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Dwarka Sector 21. Look for the electronic board showing "Dwarka Sector 21".

What is the last train from Pragati Maidan to Central Secretariat?

The last train from Pragati Maidan towards Dwarka Sector 21 departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Central Secretariat back towards Pragati Maidan departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Pragati Maidan to Central Secretariat?

There are 3 stops between Pragati Maidan and Central Secretariat on the Blue Line. The stations are: Pragati Maidan, Mandi House.

Pragati Maidan To Central Secretariat

ShortestShortest Route

Pragati Maidan

Platform 1·underground·Blue LineTowards Dwarka Sector 21

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

Mandi House

violet interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground0.79 km

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

interchange Mandi House — 5 min

Platform 1 · Violet Line ·Platform 2 Towards Raja Nahar Singh

+5 min

Mandi House

blue interchange

Platform 2·underground·Violet LineTowards Raja Nahar Singh

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

Janpath

+3.25 min

3.25 min · 1.51 km

Central Secretariat

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 4·underground2.86 km

First train: 06:08Last train: 23:22

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

13 min

Total time

stops

3.65 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Pragati Maidan	06:00	23:00	Towards Dwarka Sector 21
Central Secretariat	06:08	23:22	Towards Pragati Maidan

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

₹20

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹18

Save ₹2 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹16

Save ₹4 per ride

Use your Delhi Metro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

0.49 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.23 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~15 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹20

Bike

₹32

Auto

₹74

Cab

₹130

Estimates for 3.65 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Departure station

Pragati Maidan

underground

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Central Secretariat

underground

Rafi Marg, Central Secretariat, New Delhi 110011

Weekdays: 05:51 – 23:43(Sundays from 06:16)

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Key exits

Rafi Marg / Parliament Street· Sansad Marg, Rail Bhawan♿

South Block / Vijay Chowk· South Block PMO, Vijay Chowk♿

Shastri Bhawan / Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road· Shastri Bhawan, Ministry of Education♿

Rajpath (Kartavya Path)· India Gate, National War Memorial♿

Gate 4 (Rajpath/Kartavya Path) is the closest metro exit to India Gate — 10-min walk east along the path. Gate 2 for South Block and Vijay Chowk. Violet Line here connects you to Lajpat Nagar, Nehru Place and Faridabad.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMDrinking water