How long does it take from Shalimar Bagh to Lal Quila by metro?

The journey from Shalimar Bagh to Lal Quila takes approximately 33 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 10.53 km across 8 stops.

What is the metro fare from Shalimar Bagh to Lal Quila?

The token fare from Shalimar Bagh 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 Shalimar Bagh for Lal Quila?

At Shalimar Bagh, board from Platform 1 (elevated station). The train runs towards Yamuna Vihar. Look for the electronic board showing "Yamuna Vihar".

What is the last train from Shalimar Bagh to Lal Quila?

The last train from Shalimar Bagh towards Yamuna Vihar departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Lal Quila back towards Shalimar Bagh departs at 23:10.

How many stops from Shalimar Bagh to Lal Quila?

There are 8 stops between Shalimar Bagh and Lal Quila on the Pink Line. The stations are: Shalimar Bagh, Azadpur.

Shalimar Bagh To Lal Quila

ShortestShortest Route

Shalimar Bagh

Platform 1·elevated·Pink LineTowards Yamuna Vihar

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

Azadpur

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·elevated1.82 km

First train: 05:51Last train: 23:10

interchange Azadpur — 5 min

Platform 3 · Yellow Line ·Platform 2 Towards Millennium City Centre

+5 min

Azadpur

pink interchange

Platform 2·elevated·Yellow LineTowards Millennium City Centre

First train: 06:05Last train: 23:17Doors open: right

Model Town

+2.83 min

2.83 min · 1.28 km

GTB Nagar

+6.04 min

3.21 min · 1.49 km

Vidhan Sabha

+10.63 min

2.65 min · 1.18 km

Civil Lines

+13.04 min

2.41 min · 1.05 km

Kashmere Gate

red interchangeviolet interchange

Arrive Platform 2·underground6.93 km

First train: 06:16Last train: 23:35

interchange Kashmere Gate — 5 min

Platform 2 · 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

33 min

Total time

stops

10.53 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Shalimar Bagh	06:00	23:00	Towards Yamuna Vihar
Lal Quila	06:00	23:00	Towards Shalimar Bagh

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

1.42 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.65 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~42 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹30

Bike

₹74

Auto

₹156

Cab

₹282

Estimates for 10.53 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

Shalimar Bagh

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Lal Quila

underground

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water