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

The journey from Vishwavidyalaya to Central Secretariat takes approximately 22 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 9.57 km across 9 stops.

What is the metro fare from Vishwavidyalaya to Central Secretariat?

The token fare from Vishwavidyalaya 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 Vishwavidyalaya for Central Secretariat?

At Vishwavidyalaya, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs Southbound → Millennium City Centre (platform right side). Look for the electronic board showing "Millennium City Centre".

What is the last train from Vishwavidyalaya to Central Secretariat?

The last train from Vishwavidyalaya towards Millennium City Centre departs at 23:22 on weekdays. The last train from Central Secretariat back towards Vishwavidyalaya departs at 23:43.

How many stops from Vishwavidyalaya to Central Secretariat?

There are 9 stops between Vishwavidyalaya and Central Secretariat on the Yellow Line. The stations are: Vishwavidyalaya, Vidhan Sabha, Civil Lines, Kashmere Gate, Chandni Chowk, Chawri Bazar, New Delhi, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat.

Vishwavidyalaya To Central Secretariat

ShortestShortest Route

Vishwavidyalaya

Platform 2·underground·Yellow LineTowards Millennium City Centre

First train: 06:09Last train: 23:22Doors open: right

Vidhan Sabha

+2.65 min

2.65 min · 1.18 km

Civil Lines

+5.06 min

2.41 min · 1.05 km

Rajiv Chowk

blue interchange

+17.03 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Patel Chowk

+19.78 min

2.75 min · 1.24 km

Central Secretariat

violet interchange

Arrive Platform 2·underground9.57 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

22 min

Total time

stops

9.57 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Vishwavidyalaya	06:09	23:22	Towards Millennium City Centre
Central Secretariat	06:30	23:43	Towards Vishwavidyalaya

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

1.29 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.59 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~38 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹30

Bike

₹68

Auto

₹144

Cab

₹260

Estimates for 9.57 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

Vishwavidyalaya

underground

University Road, Delhi University North Campus, Delhi 110007

Weekdays: 06:09 – 23:22(Sundays from 06:39)

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Key exits

University Road (DU North Campus main gate)· Delhi University main gate, Vice Chancellor office♿

Chhatra Marg· DU colleges cluster, Miranda House♿

Mall Road· Maurice Nagar, DU Sports complex♿

Vijay Nagar· Vijay Nagar student housing, Hudson Lane♿

First underground station on the Yellow Line going south. Gate 1 directly faces the DU main gate — most students use this exit.

Facilities

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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

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