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Delhi • Est. 2002 • Operational
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Delhi Metro History
Delhi Metro is operated by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), a joint venture of the Government of India and the Government of Delhi. Construction began in 1998 and the first section — between Shahdara and Tis Hazari on the Red Line — opened in December 2002, making it one of the first modern metro networks in India.
Since then, the network has expanded in phases across four corridors, eventually growing into one of the largest metro networks in the world by route length, extending into the neighbouring cities of Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad and Ghaziabad as part of the wider Delhi-NCR region.
- Operated by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), a Government of India / Government of Delhi joint venture
- One of the largest metro networks in India by route length and station count
- Includes the Airport Express Line connecting New Delhi to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Extends beyond Delhi into Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad and Ghaziabad
DMRC has continued to extend existing corridors and add new lines in phases since the network first opened. Check the official DMRC website for current construction status and planned extensions.
Interchange Stations
Red Line Stations
Top Attractions Near Delhi Metro
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India Gate
1.44 km from Khan Market
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Red Fort
0.14 km from Lal Quila
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Qutub Minar
1.23 km from Qutab Minar
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Lotus Temple
1.65 km from Nehru Place
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Humayun's Tomb
1.58 km from Jangpura
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Jama Masjid
0.33 km from Jama Masjid
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Akshardham Temple
0.27 km from Akshardham
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Chandni Chowk
0.09 km from Chandni Chowk
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Rashtrapati Bhavan
0.94 km from Udyog Bhawan
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Purana Qila
1.08 km from Indraprastha
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Safdarjung's Tomb
0.96 km from Jor Bagh
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National Museum
0.83 km from Central Secretariat
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Raj Ghat
0.86 km from Delhi Gate
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Lodhi Gardens
1.06 km from Khan Market
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Agrasen ki Baoli
0.67 km from Janpath
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Jantar Mantar
0.50 km from Shivaji Stadium
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Delhi Metro Smart Card
₹150
₹50
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₹50
Rechargeable contactless smart card for Delhi Metro.
Other Ways to Travel: Tokens, QR Tickets & Passes
Metro Token
Discontinued — DMRC phased out physical tokens; single journeys are now sold as Paper QR or Digital QR tickets instead.
Official sourceMetro Paper QR Ticket
Printed single-journey ticket with a scannable QR code, used at the AFC gates in place of the old token.
Official sourceMetro Digital QR Ticket
Buy up to 6 tickets per transaction; digital QR tickets are non-cancellable.
Official sourceDelhi Metro Fare Chart 2026
Computed from live route data on this site — token fare for the longest same-line journey (Majlis Park → Welcome, 10.6 km).
| Fare Type | Shortest Hop | Longest Same-Line Journey |
|---|---|---|
| Token / Cash | ₹2 | ₹16 |
| Smart Card SAVE ~10% | — | ₹16 |
Delhi Metro Guide 2026
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) serves Delhi with 257 stations across 10 lines, covering 351.7 km.
Places to Visit via Delhi Metro
Delhi Metro provides convenient access to popular attractions including India Gate, Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, Humayun's Tomb, and more. Use the metro to avoid traffic and reach these destinations quickly.
Timings
Generally operates from 5:30 AM to 11:00 PM. Peak hours (8–10 AM, 5–7 PM): trains every 3–5 minutes. Off-peak: 5–10 minutes.
Fares
Distance-based fares range from ₹10 to ₹60. Smart card users get ~10% discount.