How long does it take from Rajiv Chowk to Lal Quila by metro?

The journey from Rajiv Chowk to Lal Quila takes approximately 18 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 5.85 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Rajiv Chowk to Lal Quila?

The token fare from Rajiv Chowk to Lal Quila 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 Rajiv Chowk for Lal Quila?

At Rajiv Chowk, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Northbound → Samaypur Badli. Look for the electronic board showing "Samaypur Badli".

What is the last train from Rajiv Chowk to Lal Quila?

The last train from Rajiv Chowk towards Samaypur Badli departs at 23:38 on weekdays. The last train from Lal Quila back towards Rajiv Chowk departs at 23:25.

How many stops from Rajiv Chowk to Lal Quila?

There are 5 stops between Rajiv Chowk and Lal Quila on the Yellow Line. The stations are: Rajiv Chowk, New Delhi, Chawri Bazar, Chandni Chowk, Kashmere Gate.

Rajiv Chowk To Lal Quila

ShortestShortest Route

Rajiv Chowk

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·Yellow LineTowards Samaypur Badli

First train: 06:28Last train: 23:38Doors open: right

New Delhi

airport interchange

+2.57 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Chawri Bazar

+4.58 min

2.01 min · 0.83 km

Chandni Chowk

+6.95 min

2.37 min · 1.03 km

Kashmere Gate

red interchangeviolet interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.07 km

First train: 06:16Last train: 23:25

interchange Kashmere Gate — 5 min

Platform 1 · Violet Line ·Platform 5 Towards Raja Nahar Singh

+5 min

Kashmere Gate

red interchangeyellow interchange

Platform 5·underground·Violet LineTowards Raja Nahar Singh

First train: 06:00Last train: 23:15Doors open: right

Lal Quila

Arrive Platform 2·underground1.78 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

18 min

Total time

stops

5.85 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Rajiv Chowk	06:28	23:38	Towards Samaypur Badli
Lal Quila	06:00	23:00	Towards Rajiv Chowk

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

0.79 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.36 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~23 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹30

Bike

₹46

Auto

₹100

Cab

₹178

Estimates for 5.85 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

Rajiv Chowk

underground

Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001

Weekdays: 05:51 – 23:45(Sundays from 06:16)

Zone 1 · 7 entry points

Key exits

Connaught Place Inner Circle — Block F/G· Block F shops, Block G restaurants♿

Connaught Place Middle Circle — Radial Road 1· Central Park, Rajiv Chowk circle♿

Palika Bazar underground market / Janpath Road· Palika Bazar, Janpath market♿

Connaught Place Inner Circle — Block A/B· Block A offices, Nirula's♿

Busiest station in the network. On weekday evenings (5:30–8 PM) security queues form outside — arrive with extra time. Gate 3 for Palika Bazar and Janpath shopping. Gate 5 for Hanuman Mandir. Blue Line check destination board carefully at Platform 4.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMFood courtShopsCustomer careDrinking water

Arrival station

Lal Quila

underground

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water