Kashmere Gate to Central Secretariat — Delhi Metro Route & Fare

See the exact fare, travel time, number of stops and interchanges for the Kashmere GateCentral Secretariat journey below — MetroNav calculates the shortest route and correct DMRC fare (token & smart card) the moment this page loads. This page covers the Kashmere Gate→Central Secretariat journey on the Delhi Metro: the fare, travel time, interchanges and what you will find at each end of the trip.

Starting point: Kashmere Gate station

One of Delhi's oldest and busiest interchange stations, at the historic walled city's northern gate. Named after the Kashmere Gate built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. The gate played a pivotal role during the 1857 uprising.

Near Kashmere Gate: Kashmere Gate (monument) (200m), Civil Lines market (500m), Nicholson Cemetery (600m), Old Delhi GPO (400m).

Onward transport: ISBT Kashmere Gate, Old Delhi Railway Station, Auto/Taxi Stand.

Destination: Central Secretariat station

The administrative heart of India — surrounded by government buildings on Raisina Hill. Designed by Herbert Baker as part of Edwin Lutyens' grand plan for New Delhi. The Secretariat buildings house key ministries of the Government of India.

Near Central Secretariat: Rashtrapati Bhavan (view from outside) (1km), Parliament House (600m), National Museum (600m), Mughal Gardens (seasonal) (1.2km).

Onward transport: DTC Bus Stop (Janpath), Auto Stand (India Gate side).

Fare (DMRC 2026 slabs)

DistanceWeekday tokenWeekday smart cardSun & national holidays
0 – 2 km₹11₹10₹11
2 – 5 km₹21₹19₹11
5 – 12 km₹32₹29₹21
12 – 21 km₹43₹39₹32
21 – 32 km₹54₹49₹43
Over 32 km₹64₹58₹54

Fares per the DMRC revision of 25 August 2025. Smart Card gives ~10% off, with a further 10% rebate during off-peak hours on weekdays. Concessional fares apply on Sundays and national holidays (26 Jan, 15 Aug, 2 Oct).

Train timings

Delhi Metro runs from about 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM daily. Trains arrive every 2–5 minutes on the main lines during peak hours and every 5–8 minutes off-peak. Check first/last train details in the timings guide.

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