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

The journey from Qutab Minar to Saket takes approximately 4 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 1.66 km across 1 stop.

What is the metro fare from Qutab Minar to Saket?

The token fare from Qutab Minar to Saket is ₹10. With a smart card the fare is ₹9 (save ₹1). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹8.

Which platform at Qutab Minar for Saket?

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 Saket?

The last train from Qutab Minar towards Samaypur Badli departs at 23:25 on weekdays. The last train from Saket back towards Qutab Minar departs at 23:28.

How many stops from Qutab Minar to Saket?

There are 1 stop between Qutab Minar and Saket on the Yellow Line. The stations are: Qutab Minar, Saket.

Qutab Minar To Saket

ShortestShortest Route

Qutab Minar

Platform 1·elevated·Yellow LineTowards Samaypur Badli

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

Saket

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.66 km

First train: 06:17Last train: 23:28

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

4 min

Total time

stops

1.66 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Qutab Minar	06:15	23:25	Towards Samaypur Badli
Saket	06:17	23:28	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

₹10

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹9

Save ₹1 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹8

Save ₹2 per ride

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

Fare guide

Travel green

0.22 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.10 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~7 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹10

Bike

₹20

Auto

₹50

Cab

₹86

Estimates for 1.66 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

Saket

underground

Press Enclave Road, Saket, New Delhi 110017

Weekdays: 06:15 – 23:35(Sundays from 06:45)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Press Enclave Road (north side)· Select Citywalk Mall, Saket District Centre♿

MGF Metropolitan Mall / Saket Main Road· MGF Metropolitan Mall, DT Cinemas♿

Saket Malls parking road· PVR Saket, DLF South Square♿

Sheikh Sarai Phase I· Sheikh Sarai market, IGNOU

Gate 1 is the closest exit to Select Citywalk (50 m walk). Gate 2 leads to MGF Metropolitan and PVR Saket. Extremely busy on weekend evenings.

Facilities

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