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IIT Delhi to Lal Quila metro route

Fastest · Lowest fare

45 min 2 changes
14 stops · 16.4 km ₹43

Show on mapLal Quila → IIT Delhi

₹43
Token
₹43
Smart card
₹38.70
Sundays & national holidays
₹32

DMRC fares, revised 25 August 2025. Fare is set by the shortest distance between the two stations.

  1. Enter at IIT Delhi

    Board the Magenta Line towards Botanical Garden.

    Look for platform signs that say “towards Botanical Garden”.

  2. Ride 1 stop · 2 min

    1. Change at Hauz Khas

      Follow signs for the Yellow Line towards Samaypur Badli. Allow about 6 min.

    2. Ride 7 stops · 16 min
      1. Green Park
      2. A.I.I.M.S.
      3. Dilli Haat - INA
      4. Jor Bagh
      5. Lok Kalyan Marg
      6. Seva Teerth

    3. Change at Central Secretariat

      Follow signs for the Violet Line towards Kashmere Gate. Allow about 6 min.

    4. Ride 6 stops · 14 min
      1. Janpath
      2. Mandi House
      3. ITO
      4. Delhi Gate
      5. Jama Masjid

    5. Get off at Lal Quila

    Other ways to go

    Fewest changes

    54 min 1 change
    20 stops · 23.9 km     ₹43

    Magenta Line → Kalkaji Mandir → Violet Line

    Common questions

    What is the metro fare from IIT Delhi to Lal Quila?

    ₹43 with a token or ₹38.70 with a smart card.

    How long does the metro take from IIT Delhi to Lal Quila?

    About 45 minutes over 14 stops.

    Do I need to change lines from IIT Delhi to Lal Quila?

    Yes, at Hauz Khas, Central Secretariat.