Journey summary

Janakpuri West to Central Secretariat

Line-by-line directions for this trip

Interchange routeWalking transfer journey

Travelling from Janakpuri West to Central Secretariat on the Delhi Metro takes approximately 69 minutes covering 16 stations and 3 interchanges. The standard token fare is ₹54 (or ₹49 with a Smart Card).

Return journey

Travel Time

69 min

Standard Fare

₹54

Smart Card

₹49

Interchanges

Total Stations

Distance

25.1 km

First and last train times use reported Janakpuri West timing data. Direction-wise timing can vary by line and destination.

Route plan

Start on Blue Line (Main) towards Noida Electronic City from Janakpuri West. Change 3 times before reaching Central Secretariat.

Useful for travellers willing to use an out-of-station transfer when it shortens the overall journey.

This route connects the area around Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Park with the area around Parliament Museum.

Blue Line (Main)Board for 5 stations

Towards Noida Electronic City

Janakpuri West to Rajouri Garden

Change to Pink Line at Rajouri Garden

Pink LineContinue for 4 stations

Towards Shiv Vihar

Rajouri Garden to Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus

Walk 1200 m to Dhaula Kuan (15 min), then board Airport Express Line

Airport Express LineBoard for 2 stations

Towards New Delhi

Dhaula Kuan to New Delhi

Change to Yellow Line at New Delhi

Yellow LineContinue for 3 stations

Towards Millennium City Centre Gurugram

New Delhi to Central Secretariat

Route at a glance

Calculated network summary

This summary is calculated for Janakpuri West to Central Secretariatfrom the ordered station and line graph used by the planner.

Journey type

Interchange route

Lines used

Blue Line (Main) → Pink Line → Airport Express Line → Yellow Line

Network changes

3 interchanges

Interchange sequence: Rajouri Garden → Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus → New Delhi.

Line and station naming reference: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation operational network map

Reference reviewed 9 August 2026. Fare and travel time remain planner estimates; check official live notices before travelling.

Route Timeline

Blue Line (Main)Board for 5 stationsTowards Noida Electronic City

Janakpuri West

Start journey on Blue Line (Main) towards Noida Electronic City

Change to Pink Line

Pink LineContinue for 4 stationsTowards Shiv Vihar

Maya Puri

Naraina Vihar

Delhi Cantt.

Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus

Walk 1200 m to Dhaula Kuan (15 min), then board Airport Express Line

Airport Express LineBoard for 2 stationsTowards New Delhi

Dhaula Kuan

Shivaji Stadium

New Delhi

Change to Yellow Line

Yellow LineContinue for 3 stationsTowards Millennium City Centre Gurugram

Rajiv Chowk

Patel Chowk

Central Secretariat

Destination

Destination station

Central Secretariat

Yellow LineViolet Line

View station details

Parking

Not confirmed in our data

ATM

Recorded as available

Toilet

Recorded as available

Lift

Recorded as available

Escalator

Recorded as available

Nearby places

Parliament Museum, Prime Chowk, National Museum, Western Court Bus Terminus

Useful exits

Gate No. 3: India Gate
Gate No. 5: Rail Bhawan
Gate No. 4: Rashtrapati Bhavan

Accessibility information

Lift No.3: Near Gate No.5 of the Station; towards Rail Bhawan
Lift No.3A: Near Gate No.3 of the Station; towards India Gate

DMRC published reference; verify current gate and lift status on arrival.

Facilities reported along this route

Stations where our current data records selected passenger facilities. Confirm essential facilities before travel.

Parking

10 stations

Janakpuri West Janakpuri East Tilak Nagar Tagore Garden Rajouri Garden Delhi Cantt.+4 more

ATM

11 stations

Janakpuri West Janakpuri East Tilak Nagar Rajouri Garden Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus Dhaula Kuan+5 more

Toilet

16 stations

Janakpuri West Janakpuri East Tilak Nagar Subhash Nagar Tagore Garden Rajouri Garden+10 more

Journey overview

This calculated journey covers approximately 25.1 km and 14 stops. The planner estimates 69 minutes of travel and a standard estimated fare of ₹54. It uses 4 line sections with 3 interchanges.

Route character

This route from Janakpuri West to Central Secretariat crosses 4 line sections. It is most useful when you follow the interchange order below and check the terminal direction shown for each onward train before boarding.

Walking transfer journey: Useful for travellers willing to use an out-of-station transfer when it shortens the overall journey.

This route connects the area around Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Park with the area around Parliament Museum.

This route's line signature is Blue Line (Main) (Janakpuri West to Rajouri Garden), Pink Line (Rajouri Garden to Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus), Airport Express Line (Dhaula Kuan to New Delhi), Yellow Line (New Delhi to Central Secretariat). The first stations in travel order are Janakpuri West, Janakpuri East, Tilak Nagar, Subhash Nagar, Tagore Garden, Rajouri Garden, and more, which helps make this station pair distinct from other journeys using some of the same interchange hubs.

Line-by-line summary

Ride the Blue Line (Main) from Janakpuri West to Rajouri Garden towards Noida Electronic City. This section covers 5 stops.
Ride the Pink Line from Rajouri Garden to Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus towards Shiv Vihar. This section covers 4 stops.
Ride the Airport Express Line from Dhaula Kuan to New Delhi towards New Delhi. This section covers 2 stops.
Ride the Yellow Line from New Delhi to Central Secretariat towards Millennium City Centre Gurugram. This section covers 3 stops.

Interchange guidance

Change lines inside Rajouri Garden. Follow signs for the next line and its displayed terminal direction; interchange walking time varies by platform.
Walk 1200 m from Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus to Dhaula Kuan; allow approximately 15 minutes for this out-of-station connection.
Change lines inside New Delhi. Follow signs for the next line and its displayed terminal direction; interchange walking time varies by platform.

Origin and destination station details

Origin station

Leaving Janakpuri West

Janakpuri West is interchange station serving blue line (main) and magenta line.

Address / access area: Janakpuri West Metro Station; access reference: Near Gate No.1 of the Station; towards Vikas Puri
Parking: Listed as available; confirm live access and vehicle rules.
Accessibility reference: 3 published accessible entry or gate references; verify live lift and gate status.
Station hours / first and last train: Published station hours: 5:28 AM to 12:06 AM.; DMRC First/Last Train Time tool for this station pair and direction.

Nearby: Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Park, WEST MALL, Unity One Mall, Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education & Sports Sciences.

Full Janakpuri West station guide Source reviewed 20 August 2026

Destination station

Arriving at Central Secretariat

Central Secretariat is interchange station serving yellow line and violet line.

Address / access area: Central Secretariat Metro Station; access reference: Near Gate No.5 of the Station; towards Rail Bhawan
Parking: Not confirmed in the reviewed station data.
Accessibility reference: 3 published accessible entry or gate references; verify live lift and gate status.
Station hours / first and last train: Published station hours: 5:34 AM to 11:52 PM.; DMRC First/Last Train Time tool for this station pair and direction.

Nearby: Parliament Museum, Prime Chowk, National Museum, Western Court Bus Terminus.

Full Central Secretariat station guide Source reviewed 20 August 2026

Useful gate context

Janakpuri West gates

Gate No. 3: District Centre and Auto Licensing Office | Gate No. 2: Shivaji Marg and Najafgarh Road

Central Secretariat gates

Gate No. 3: India Gate | Gate No. 5: Rail Bhawan

Stations on this route

These stations are listed in travel order using the same network data as the route calculation.

Fare and journey time are planning estimates. Platform numbers, live disruptions and gate availability can change, so confirm the line name and terminal direction on station displays before boarding.

Related routes

Open related route pages from the same origin, destination and interchange network to compare alternate Delhi Metro journeys.

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Janakpuri West station guide Central Secretariat station guide

Fare Options

Estimated fare by payment type. Eligibility, operator rules and the final amount shown before payment take priority.

Calculate another Delhi Metro fare

Standard fare (QR ticket)

Standard estimated fare

Base

₹54

Smart card / NCMC fare

Estimated smart card fare

₹49

Discounted fare (off-peak / MJQRT)

Estimated fare where eligible

20% off

₹43.2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the metro route from Janakpuri West to Central Secretariat?

The metro route from Janakpuri West to Central Secretariat has 16 stations, 25.1 km approximate distance and 3 interchanges. Follow the station-by-station timeline for the complete route.

How much is the fare from Janakpuri West to Central Secretariat?

The estimated standard fare for this route is ₹54.0. With a smart card or NCMC, the estimate is ₹49.0. The eligible off-peak/MJQRT estimate is ₹43.2. Operator eligibility rules and the final amount shown before payment take priority.

How long does it take from Janakpuri West to Central Secretariat?

The estimated travel time is 69 minutes, including interchange time where applicable.

Which metro line should I board from Janakpuri West?

Board the Blue Line (Main) from Janakpuri West towards Noida Electronic City.

Where do I change metro between Janakpuri West and Central Secretariat?

You need to change metro at Rajouri Garden, Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus to Dhaula Kuan by walking, New Delhi on this route.

How many stations are there from Janakpuri West to Central Secretariat?

There are 16 stations on the route from Janakpuri West to Central Secretariat, including the starting and destination stations. This means there are 14 metro stops between the two stations.

Which metro lines are used from Janakpuri West to Central Secretariat?

This route uses Blue Line (Main), Pink Line, Airport Express Line, Yellow Line. Follow the route timeline to see where each line starts and where to change trains.

What are the stations between Janakpuri West and Central Secretariat?

Stations on this route are Janakpuri West, Janakpuri East, Tilak Nagar, Subhash Nagar, Tagore Garden, Rajouri Garden, Maya Puri, Naraina Vihar, Delhi Cantt., Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus, Dhaula Kuan, Shivaji Stadium, New Delhi, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat.

What kind of metro journey is Janakpuri West to Central Secretariat?

Janakpuri West to Central Secretariat is best described here as a walking transfer journey. Useful for travellers willing to use an out-of-station transfer when it shortens the overall journey.

Which gate can help when starting from Janakpuri West?

Janakpuri West currently has reported gate references such as Gate No. 3 for District Centre and Auto Licensing Office; Gate No. 2 for Shivaji Marg and Najafgarh Road. Station signboards and live gate operations should be treated as the final reference on the day of travel.

What is reported near Central Secretariat after this journey?

Reported nearby places around Central Secretariat include Parliament Museum, Prime Chowk, National Museum, Western Court Bus Terminus. Use the station exit and gate boards to match your final destination after arriving.