Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)
Delhi Metro – Lines, Stations, Fares & Timings
Delhi Metro links Delhi with Gurugram, Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad and Bahadurgarh. Use this guide for every line and station, the current fare chart and a route finder that shows fare, time and where to change lines.
All Delhi Metro lines
Pick a line to see every station in orderTerminals & interchanges:RithalaShaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda)
Delhi Metro overview
Delhi Metro links Delhi with Gurugram, Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad and Bahadurgarh. Use this guide for every line and station, the current fare chart and a route finder that shows fare, time and where to change lines.
Popular journeys: fare & time
| Journey | Token | Smart card | Time | Stops | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilshad Garden → Kashmere Gate | ₹32 | ₹28.8 | 17 min | 7 | Direct |
| Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda) → Kashmere Gate | ₹43 | ₹38.7 | 34 min | 15 | Direct |
| Rithala → Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda) | ₹64 | ₹57.6 | 1 h 1 min | 28 | Direct |
| Rithala → Kashmere Gate | ₹43 | ₹38.7 | 27 min | 13 | Direct |
| Netaji Subhash Place → Kashmere Gate | ₹32 | ₹28.8 | 17 min | 8 | Direct |
Need another trip? Use the route finder above for any two stations.
Delhi Metro fare chart
| Distance | Token / QR | Smart card | Sundays & national holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 2 km | ₹11 | ₹9.9 | ₹11 |
| 2–5 km | ₹21 | ₹18.9 | ₹11 |
| 5–12 km | ₹32 | ₹28.8 | ₹21 |
| 12–21 km | ₹43 | ₹38.7 | ₹32 |
| 21–32 km | ₹54 | ₹48.6 | ₹43 |
| Over 32 km | ₹64 | ₹57.6 | ₹54 |
Fares are distance-based. Smart card and QR users save about 10% on every trip. Airport Express Line fares are different.
Fares last checked: DMRC fare revision of 25 August 2025 (confirm on delhimetrorail.com). Always confirm at the station.
Tickets & cards
Token / QR ticket
Single-journey ticket for one trip. Buy at the counter, ticket machines or as a QR code on the DMRC Momentum app or WhatsApp.
Smart card
Rechargeable card with a refundable deposit. Gives about 10% off every journey and lets you skip ticket queues.
Tourist card
Unlimited travel for one or three days, useful for sightseeing (Airport Express not included).
Rules: what you can and can't do
i Good to know
- Keep your token or card until you exit; you need it at the exit gate.
- Ladies-only coaches are marked in pink; one coach is usually reserved at the front of the train.
- Carry only allowed luggage sizes; very large bags may be refused at security.
History, facts & what's next
Delhi Metro began with an 8.35 km stretch of the Red Line between Shahdara and Tis Hazari in December 2002. It has grown phase by phase into one of the largest metro networks in Asia, with new lines and extensions still under construction.
Quick facts
- The first section, Shahdara to Tis Hazari on the Red Line, opened on 25 December 2002.
- The network crosses into Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, serving Gurugram, Faridabad, Noida and Ghaziabad.
- Fares were revised on 25 August 2025, the first change since 2017.
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Updated 7 Nov 2026 · Information can change; check with DMRC before you travel.