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

The journey from Vinobapuri to Central Secretariat takes approximately 20 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 6.89 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Vinobapuri to Central Secretariat?

The token fare from Vinobapuri 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 Vinobapuri for Central Secretariat?

At Vinobapuri, 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 Vinobapuri to Central Secretariat?

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

How many stops from Vinobapuri to Central Secretariat?

There are 5 stops between Vinobapuri and Central Secretariat on the Pink Line. The stations are: Vinobapuri, Lajpat Nagar.

Vinobapuri To Central Secretariat

ShortestShortest Route

Vinobapuri

Platform 1·elevated·Pink LineTowards Yamuna Vihar

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

Lajpat Nagar

violet interchange

Arrive Platform 1·elevated1.01 km

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

interchange Lajpat Nagar — 5 min

Platform 1 · Violet Line ·Platform 1 Towards Kashmere Gate

+5 min

Lajpat Nagar

pink interchange

Platform 1·elevated·Violet LineTowards Kashmere Gate

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

Jangpura

+3.17 min

3.17 min · 1.47 km

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

+5.4 min

2.23 min · 0.95 km

Khan Market

+8.23 min

2.83 min · 1.28 km

Central Secretariat

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground5.88 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

20 min

Total time

stops

6.89 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Vinobapuri	06:00	23:00	Towards Yamuna Vihar
Central Secretariat	06:05	23:15	Towards Vinobapuri

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

0.93 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.43 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~28 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹30

Bike

₹52

Auto

₹112

Cab

₹202

Estimates for 6.89 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

Vinobapuri

elevated

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