How long does it take from Tughlakabad to New Delhi by metro?

The journey from Tughlakabad to New Delhi takes approximately 50 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 20.15 km across 17 stops.

What is the metro fare from Tughlakabad to New Delhi?

The token fare from Tughlakabad to New Delhi is ₹40. With a smart card the fare is ₹36 (save ₹4). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹32.

Which platform at Tughlakabad for New Delhi?

At Tughlakabad, board from Platform 1 (elevated station). The train runs towards Kashmere Gate. Look for the electronic board showing "Kashmere Gate".

What is the last train from Tughlakabad to New Delhi?

The last train from Tughlakabad towards Kashmere Gate departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from New Delhi back towards Tughlakabad departs at 23:15.

How many stops from Tughlakabad to New Delhi?

There are 17 stops between Tughlakabad and New Delhi on the Violet Line. The stations are: Tughlakabad, Mohan Estate, Sarita Vihar, Jasola Apollo, Harkesh Nagar Okhla, Govindpuri, Kalkaji Mandir, Nehru Place, Kailash Colony, Moolchand, Lajpat Nagar, Jangpura, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Khan Market, Central Secretariat.

Tughlakabad To New Delhi

ShortestShortest Route

Tughlakabad

Platform 1·elevated·Violet LineTowards Kashmere Gate

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

Mohan Estate

+2.37 min

2.37 min · 1.03 km

Sarita Vihar

+5.56 min

3.19 min · 1.48 km

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

+30.39 min

2.23 min · 0.95 km

Khan Market

+33.22 min

2.83 min · 1.28 km

Central Secretariat

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground16.88 km

First train: 06:05Last train: 23:15

interchange Central Secretariat — 5 min

Platform 3 · Yellow Line ·Platform 1 Towards Samaypur Badli

+5 min

Central Secretariat

violet interchange

Platform 1·underground·Yellow LineTowards Samaypur Badli

First train: 06:32Last train: 23:36Doors open: right

Patel Chowk

+2.12 min

2.12 min · 0.89 km

Rajiv Chowk

blue interchange

+4.87 min

2.75 min · 1.24 km

New Delhi

airport interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground3.27 km

First train: 06:25Last train: 23:33

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

50 min

Total time

stops

20.15 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Tughlakabad	06:00	23:00	Towards Kashmere Gate
New Delhi	06:25	23:33	Towards Tughlakabad

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

₹40

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹36

Save ₹4 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹32

Save ₹8 per ride

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

Fare guide

Travel green

2.72 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.25 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~81 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹130

Auto

₹272

Cab

₹494

Estimates for 20.15 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

Tughlakabad

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsParkingDrinking water

Arrival station

New Delhi

underground

Bhavbhuti Marg, New Delhi, Delhi 110002

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:40(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Key exits

New Delhi Railway Station — Paharganj side (Entrance Gate 1 of station)· NDLS Gate 1 Paharganj, Paharganj Main Bazaar♿

New Delhi Railway Station — Main Entrance / Chelmsford Road· NDLS main entrance, Chelmsford Road♿

Bhavbhuti Marg / Ajmeri Gate· Ajmeri Gate historic gate, Ajmeri Gate market♿

Paharganj junction / Arakashan Road· Paharganj backpacker area, budget hotels strip♿

Gate 1 is fastest to New Delhi Railway Station (Paharganj side). Gate 2 for the main station entrance. Airport Express runs every 10–15 min and reaches T-3 in ~18 min.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMCustomer careDrinking water