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

The journey from Vishwavidyalaya to Qutab Minar takes approximately 50 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 22.17 km across 19 stops.

What is the metro fare from Vishwavidyalaya to Qutab Minar?

The token fare from Vishwavidyalaya 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 Vishwavidyalaya for Qutab Minar?

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 Qutab Minar?

The last train from Vishwavidyalaya towards Millennium City Centre departs at 23:22 on weekdays. The last train from Qutab Minar back towards Vishwavidyalaya departs at 23:32.

How many stops from Vishwavidyalaya to Qutab Minar?

There are 19 stops between Vishwavidyalaya and Qutab Minar 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, Udyog Bhawan, Lok Kalyan Marg, Jor Bagh, INA, AIIMS, Green Park, Hauz Khas, Malviya Nagar, Saket, Qutab Minar.

Vishwavidyalaya To Qutab Minar

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

Malviya Nagar

+43.99 min

3.54 min · 1.67 km

Saket

+46.29 min

2.3 min · 0.99 km

Qutab Minar

Arrive Platform 2·elevated22.17 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

50 min

Total time

stops

22.17 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Vishwavidyalaya	06:09	23:22	Towards Millennium City Centre
Qutab Minar	06:13	23:32	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

₹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

2.99 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.37 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~89 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹50

Bike

₹144

Auto

₹296

Cab

₹538

Estimates for 22.17 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

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMDrinking 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