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

The journey from Qutab Minar to INA takes approximately 17 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 7.89 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from Qutab Minar to INA?

The token fare from Qutab Minar to INA 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 Qutab Minar for INA?

At Qutab Minar, board from Platform 1 (elevated station). The train runs Northbound → Samaypur Badli. Look for the electronic board showing "Samaypur Badli".

What is the last train from Qutab Minar to INA?

The last train from Qutab Minar towards Samaypur Badli departs at 23:25 on weekdays. The last train from INA back towards Qutab Minar departs at 23:33.

How many stops from Qutab Minar to INA?

There are 6 stops between Qutab Minar and INA on the Yellow Line. The stations are: Qutab Minar, Saket, Malviya Nagar, Hauz Khas, Green Park, AIIMS, INA.

Qutab Minar To INA

ShortestShortest Route

Qutab Minar

Platform 1·elevated·Yellow LineTowards Samaypur Badli

First train: 06:15Last train: 23:25Doors open: right

Saket

+3.52 min

3.52 min · 1.66 km

Malviya Nagar

+5.82 min

2.3 min · 0.99 km

Green Park

+13.17 min

3.81 min · 1.82 km

AIIMS

+15.43 min

2.26 min · 0.97 km

INA

pink interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground7.89 km

First train: 06:29Last train: 23:33

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

17 min

Total time

stops

7.89 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Qutab Minar	06:15	23:25	Towards Samaypur Badli
INA	06:29	23:33	Towards Qutab Minar

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

1.07 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.49 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~32 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹30

Bike

₹58

Auto

₹124

Cab

₹224

Estimates for 7.89 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure 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

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Arrival station

INA

underground

Sri Aurobindo Marg, INA Colony, New Delhi 110023

Weekdays: 05:51 – 23:40(Sundays from 06:16)

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Key exits

INA Market· INA Market (wholesale & retail), Africa Avenue♿

Dilli Haat entrance· Dilli Haat crafts bazaar, INA bus stop♿

Sri Aurobindo Marg (east side)· AIIMS campus periphery, Safdarjung hospital direction♿

INA Colony residential· INA Colony flats, Defence Colony direction

Gate 2 opens directly in front of Dilli Haat — no road crossing needed. Gate 1 for INA Market's meat, fish and vegetable sections.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMDrinking water