Direct journey · no interchange · all on one line
Total stations: 9
Step-by-step
Step-by-step directions
1
Board at Kalkaji Mandir
Enter via Gate 1. Take the Violet Line towards Kashmere Gate. Trains run every 3–5 minutes.
2
Ride 8 stops to Central Secretariat (18 min)
Pass Nehru Place, Kailash Colony, Moolchand, Lajpat Nagar, Jangpura, Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium, Khan Market. Stay seated — no line change needed.
3
Arrive at Central Secretariat
Exit through the gate closest to your destination (see exit gates below). Total journey time: 18 minutes.
Exit gates
Exit gates
Pick the right exit to save a walk
Gate 1
Red Cross building
Gate 2
Krishi Bhawan
Gate 3
India Gate, Boat Club
Gate 4
Vijay Chowk
Gate 5
Rail Bhawan
Timings & fare
Timings & fare
First & last train (Violet Line)
First train 5:00 AM
Last train 11:30 PM
Frequency 3–5 min
Fare (one way)
Token / UPI ₹30
Smart Card
₹26
save 13%
Distance 8.6 km
FAQs
Which metro line do I take?
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The entire journey is on the Violet Line towards Kashmere Gate. You stay on the same train the whole way.
How many interchanges are required?
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Zero. Kalkaji Mandir to Central Secretariat is a direct route — no line changes needed.
What's the total fare?
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₹30 by token/UPI, or ₹26 with a Smart Card.
How many stations will I cross?
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9 stations in total: Kalkaji Mandir, Nehru Place, Kailash Colony, Moolchand, Lajpat Nagar, Jangpura, Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium, Khan Market, Central Secretariat.
Which gates should I use?
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Board via Gate 1 at Kalkaji Mandir. At Central Secretariat, Gates 1 / 2 are the most useful exits.
Step-by-step directions
1
Board at Kalkaji Mandir
Enter via Gate 1. Take the Violet Line towards Kashmere Gate. Trains run every 3–5 minutes.
2
Ride 8 stops to Central Secretariat (18 min)
Pass Nehru Place, Kailash Colony, Moolchand, Lajpat Nagar, Jangpura, Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium, Khan Market. Stay seated — no line change needed.
3
Arrive at Central Secretariat
Exit through the gate closest to your destination (see exit gates below). Total journey time: 18 minutes.
Exit gates
Pick the right exit to save a walk
Gate 1
Red Cross building
Gate 2
Krishi Bhawan
Gate 3
India Gate, Boat Club
Gate 4
Vijay Chowk
Gate 5
Rail Bhawan
Timings & fare
First & last train (Violet Line)
First train 5:00 AM
Last train 11:30 PM
Frequency 3–5 min
Fare (one way)
Token / UPI ₹30
Smart Card
₹26
save 13%
Distance 8.6 km
Route summary
Kalkaji Mandir to Central Secretariat is a 8.6 km journey taking about 18 minutes across 8 stations with no interchange. Smart Card users pay ₹26 instead of ₹30.
Popular routes from Kalkaji Mandir
Frequently asked questions
Which metro line do I take?
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The entire journey is on the Violet Line towards Kashmere Gate. You stay on the same train the whole way.
How many interchanges are required?
+
Zero. Kalkaji Mandir to Central Secretariat is a direct route — no line changes needed.
What's the total fare?
+
₹30 by token/UPI, or ₹26 with a Smart Card.
How many stations will I cross?
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9 stations in total: Kalkaji Mandir, Nehru Place, Kailash Colony, Moolchand, Lajpat Nagar, Jangpura, Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium, Khan Market, Central Secretariat.
Which gates should I use?
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Board via Gate 1 at Kalkaji Mandir. At Central Secretariat, Gates 1 / 2 are the most useful exits.