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

The journey from Qutab Minar to Karol Bagh takes approximately 46 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 18.19 km across 15 stops.

What is the metro fare from Qutab Minar to Karol Bagh?

The token fare from Qutab Minar to Karol Bagh 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 Qutab Minar for Karol Bagh?

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 Karol Bagh?

The last train from Qutab Minar towards Samaypur Badli departs at 23:25 on weekdays. The last train from Karol Bagh back towards Qutab Minar departs at 23:38.

How many stops from Qutab Minar to Karol Bagh?

There are 15 stops between Qutab Minar and Karol Bagh on the Yellow Line. The stations are: Qutab Minar, Saket, Malviya Nagar, Hauz Khas, Green Park, AIIMS, INA, Jor Bagh, Lok Kalyan Marg, Udyog Bhawan, Central Secretariat, Patel Chowk, Rajiv Chowk.

Qutab Minar To Karol Bagh

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

Central Secretariat

violet interchange

+27.91 min

1.32 min · 0.45 km

Patel Chowk

+30.03 min

2.12 min · 0.89 km

Rajiv Chowk

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground14.73 km

First train: 06:28Last train: 23:38

interchange Rajiv Chowk — 5 min

Platform 1 · Blue Line ·Platform 3 Towards Dwarka Sector 21

+5 min

Rajiv Chowk

yellow interchange

Platform 3·underground·Blue LineTowards Dwarka Sector 21

First train: 05:51Last train: 23:30Doors open: right

R.K. Ashram Marg

+2.81 min

2.81 min · 1.27 km

Jhandewalan

+5.06 min

2.25 min · 0.96 km

Karol Bagh

Arrive Platform 1·underground3.46 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

46 min

Total time

stops

18.19 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Qutab Minar	06:15	23:25	Towards Samaypur Badli
Karol Bagh	06:00	23:00	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

₹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

2.46 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.13 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~73 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹120

Auto

₹248

Cab

₹450

Estimates for 18.19 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

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMParkingDrinking water

Arrival station

Karol Bagh

underground

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

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMDrinking water