How long does it take from Sonia Vihar to Central Secretariat by metro?

The journey from Sonia Vihar to Central Secretariat takes approximately 56 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 22.93 km across 18 stops.

What is the metro fare from Sonia Vihar to Central Secretariat?

The token fare from Sonia Vihar to Central Secretariat is ₹50. With a smart card the fare is ₹45 (save ₹5). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹40.

Which platform at Sonia Vihar for Central Secretariat?

At Sonia Vihar, board from Platform 2 (elevated station). The train runs towards Shiv Vihar. Look for the electronic board showing "Shiv Vihar".

What is the last train from Sonia Vihar to Central Secretariat?

The last train from Sonia Vihar towards Shiv Vihar departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Central Secretariat back towards Sonia Vihar departs at 23:15.

How many stops from Sonia Vihar to Central Secretariat?

There are 18 stops between Sonia Vihar and Central Secretariat on the Pink Line. The stations are: Sonia Vihar, Soorghat, Jagatpur-Wazirabad, Jharoda Majra, Burari, Majlis Park, Azadpur.

Sonia Vihar To Central Secretariat

ShortestShortest Route

Sonia Vihar

Platform 2·elevated·Pink LineTowards Shiv Vihar

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

Soorghat

+3.01 min

3.01 min · 1.38 km

Jagatpur-Wazirabad

+5.98 min

2.97 min · 1.36 km

Burari

+12.44 min

2.25 min · 0.96 km

Majlis Park

magenta-extn interchange

+16.87 min

4.43 min · 2.16 km

Azadpur

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 4·elevated9.8 km

First train: 05:53Last train: 23:15

interchange Azadpur — 5 min

Platform 4 · 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

Rajiv Chowk

blue interchange

+25.01 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Patel Chowk

+27.76 min

2.75 min · 1.24 km

Central Secretariat

violet interchange

Arrive Platform 2·underground13.13 km

First train: 06:30Last train: 23:43

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

56 min

Total time

stops

22.93 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Sonia Vihar	06:00	23:00	Towards Shiv Vihar
Central Secretariat	06:30	23:43	Towards Sonia Vihar

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

₹50

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹45

Save ₹5 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹40

Save ₹10 per ride

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

Fare guide

Travel green

3.10 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.42 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~92 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹50

Bike

₹148

Auto

₹306

Cab

₹554

Estimates for 22.93 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

Sonia Vihar

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Arrival station

Central Secretariat

underground

Rafi Marg, Central Secretariat, New Delhi 110011

Weekdays: 05:51 – 23:43(Sundays from 06:16)

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Key exits

Rafi Marg / Parliament Street· Sansad Marg, Rail Bhawan♿

South Block / Vijay Chowk· South Block PMO, Vijay Chowk♿

Shastri Bhawan / Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road· Shastri Bhawan, Ministry of Education♿

Rajpath (Kartavya Path)· India Gate, National War Memorial♿

Gate 4 (Rajpath/Kartavya Path) is the closest metro exit to India Gate — 10-min walk east along the path. Gate 2 for South Block and Vijay Chowk. Violet Line here connects you to Lajpat Nagar, Nehru Place and Faridabad.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMDrinking water