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

The journey from Qutab Minar to New Delhi takes approximately 35 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 15.87 km across 13 stops.

What is the metro fare from Qutab Minar to New Delhi?

The token fare from Qutab Minar to New Delhi 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 New Delhi?

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 New Delhi?

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

How many stops from Qutab Minar to New Delhi?

There are 13 stops between Qutab Minar and New Delhi 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, New Delhi.

Qutab Minar To New Delhi

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

Patel Chowk

+30.03 min

2.12 min · 0.89 km

Rajiv Chowk

blue interchange

+32.78 min

2.75 min · 1.24 km

New Delhi

airport interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground15.87 km

First train: 06:25Last train: 23:33

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

35 min

Total time

stops

15.87 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Qutab Minar	06:15	23:25	Towards Samaypur Badli
New Delhi	06:25	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

₹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

2.14 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.98 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~63 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹106

Auto

₹220

Cab

₹400

Estimates for 15.87 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

New Delhi

underground

Bhavbhuti Marg, New Delhi, Delhi 110002

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:40(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Key exits

New Delhi Railway Station — Paharganj side (Entrance Gate 1 of station)· NDLS Gate 1 Paharganj, Paharganj Main Bazaar♿

New Delhi Railway Station — Main Entrance / Chelmsford Road· NDLS main entrance, Chelmsford Road♿

Bhavbhuti Marg / Ajmeri Gate· Ajmeri Gate historic gate, Ajmeri Gate market♿

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