How long does it take from Vaishali to Qutab Minar by metro?

The journey from Vaishali to Qutab Minar takes approximately 72 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 28.42 km across 20 stops.

What is the metro fare from Vaishali to Qutab Minar?

The token fare from Vaishali to Qutab Minar 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 Vaishali for Qutab Minar?

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

What is the last train from Vaishali to Qutab Minar?

The last train from Vaishali towards Yamuna Bank departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Qutab Minar back towards Vaishali departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Vaishali to Qutab Minar?

There are 20 stops between Vaishali and Qutab Minar on the Blue Line — Vaishali Branch. The stations are: Vaishali, Kaushambi, Anand Vihar.

Vaishali To Qutab Minar

ShortestShortest Route

Vaishali

Platform 1·elevated·Blue Line — Vaishali BranchTowards Yamuna Bank

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

Kaushambi

+2.94 min

2.94 min · 1.34 km

Anand Vihar

pink interchange

Arrive Platform 1·elevated2.43 km

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

interchange Anand Vihar — 5 min

Platform 1 · Pink Line ·Platform 1 Towards Yamuna Vihar

+5 min

Anand Vihar

blue-branch interchange

Platform 1·elevated·Pink LineTowards Yamuna Vihar

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

IP Extension

+4.54 min

4.54 min · 2.22 km

Mandawali - West Vinod Nagar

+7.93 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Lajpat Nagar

violet interchange

+33.09 min

2.34 min · 1.01 km

South Extension

+35.99 min

2.9 min · 1.32 km

INA

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground18.1 km

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

interchange INA — 5 min

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

+5 min

INA

pink interchange

Platform 2·underground·Yellow LineTowards Millennium City Centre

First train: 06:27Last train: 23:40Doors open: right

AIIMS

+1.92 min

1.92 min · 0.78 km

Green Park

+4.18 min

2.26 min · 0.97 km

Malviya Nagar

+11.53 min

3.54 min · 1.67 km

Saket

+13.83 min

2.3 min · 0.99 km

Qutab Minar

Arrive Platform 2·elevated7.89 km

First train: 06:13Last train: 23:32

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

72 min

Total time

stops

28.42 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Vaishali	06:00	23:00	Towards Yamuna Bank
Qutab Minar	06:13	23:32	Towards Vaishali

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

3.84 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.76 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~114 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹50

Bike

₹180

Auto

₹372

Cab

₹676

Estimates for 28.42 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Departure station

Vaishali

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMParkingBus terminalDrinking water

Arrival station

Qutab Minar

elevated

Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030

Weekdays: 06:13 – 23:32(Sundays from 06:43)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Mehrauli Archaeological Park Road· Qutab Minar UNESCO site (15-min walk), Mehrauli Archaeological Park♿

MB Road / Mehrauli Bus Stand· Mehrauli Village market, Bus stand♿

DDA Flats Mehrauli· Saket periphery

Mehrauli Main Road south side· Gurgaon road junction, Shuttle autos to Qutab Minar site♿

Qutab Minar monument is a 15-min auto ride from Gate 1 (about ₹30). No direct walking path. Auto stand is at Gate 2 exit. Last entry to Qutab Minar is 30 min before sunset.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMParkingDrinking water