How long does it take from South Extension to Central Secretariat by metro?

The journey from South Extension to Central Secretariat takes approximately 19 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 6.05 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from South Extension to Central Secretariat?

The token fare from South Extension to Central Secretariat 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 South Extension for Central Secretariat?

At South Extension, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Yamuna Vihar. Look for the electronic board showing "Yamuna Vihar".

What is the last train from South Extension to Central Secretariat?

The last train from South Extension towards Yamuna Vihar departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Central Secretariat back towards South Extension departs at 23:10.

How many stops from South Extension to Central Secretariat?

There are 5 stops between South Extension and Central Secretariat on the Pink Line. The stations are: South Extension, INA.

South Extension To Central Secretariat

ShortestShortest Route

South Extension

Platform 1·underground·Pink LineTowards Yamuna Vihar

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

INA

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground1.34 km

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

interchange INA — 5 min

Platform 3 · Yellow Line ·Platform 1 Towards Samaypur Badli

+5 min

INA

pink interchange

Platform 1·underground·Yellow LineTowards Samaypur Badli

First train: 06:29Last train: 23:33Doors open: right

Jor Bagh

+3.08 min

3.08 min · 1.42 km

Lok Kalyan Marg

+6.16 min

3.08 min · 1.42 km

Udyog Bhawan

+9.24 min

3.08 min · 1.42 km

Central Secretariat

violet interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.71 km

First train: 06:32Last train: 23:36

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

19 min

Total time

stops

6.05 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
South Extension	06:00	23:00	Towards Yamuna Vihar
Central Secretariat	06:32	23:36	Towards South Extension

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

0.82 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.38 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~24 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹30

Bike

₹46

Auto

₹102

Cab

₹184

Estimates for 6.05 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Departure station

South Extension

underground

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

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