Delhi Metro - Lines, Stations & Rapid Transit Guide

About Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is a joint venture between the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. It is one of the largest and most advanced metro rail networks in India.

Metro Lines Operated by DMRC

Delhi Metro operates multiple color-coded lines connecting residential, commercial, and industrial hubs:

Red Line – Rithala to Shaheed Sthal (Ghaziabad)
Yellow Line – Samaypur Badli to HUDA City Centre (Gurugram)
Blue Line – Dwarka Sector 21 to Noida Electronic City / Vaishali
Green Line – Inderlok / Kirti Nagar to Brigadier Hoshiar Singh
Violet Line – Kashmere Gate to Raja Nahar Singh (Faridabad)
Pink Line – Majlis Park to Shiv Vihar (Ring corridor)
Magenta Line – Janakpuri West to Botanical Garden
Grey Line – Dwarka to Najafgarh
Airport Express Line – New Delhi to Dwarka Sector 21 (connecting IGI Airport)

Major Interchange and Key Metro Stations

Rajiv Chowk – Major interchange (Blue and Yellow Lines)
Kashmere Gate – Interchange hub (Red, Yellow and Violet Lines)
Central Secretariat
Hauz Khas – Interchange (Yellow and Magenta Lines)
Botanical Garden – Interchange (Blue and Magenta Lines)
New Delhi – Airport Express interchange
Anand Vihar – Rail and bus terminal connectivity

Features of Delhi Metro

DMRC offers world-class metro facilities including:

Fully air-conditioned coaches
Smart card and QR code-based ticketing
Automatic fare collection gates
CCTV surveillance and high-level security
Escalators and lifts at stations
Reserved coaches for women
Dedicated facilities for differently-abled passengers

Ticketing and Pass Options

Delhi Metro offers:

Single journey tokens
Smart cards (store value cards)
QR code-based mobile tickets
Tourist cards (1-day and 3-day unlimited travel options)

Delhi Metro Routes

VIEW ROUTE	STARTS AT	ENDS AT	TOTAL STOPS
GREEN_BRIGADIER HOSHIYAR SINGH TO KIRTI NAGAR	Brigadier Hoshiyar Singh	Kirti Nagar	22
YELLOW_HUDA CITY CENTRE TO SAMAYPUR BADLI	Huda City Centre	Samaypur Badli	37
BLUE_VAISHALI TO DWARKA SECTOR - 21	Vaishali	Dwarka Sector - 21	41
BLUE_NOIDA ELECTRONIC CITY TO DWARKA SECTOR - 21	Noida Electronic City	Kurani More	43
YELLOW_VISHWAVIDYALAYA TO QUTAB MINAR	Vishwavidyalaya	Qutab Minar	20
YELLOW_SAMAYPUR BADLI TO HUDA CITY CENTRE	Samaypur Badli	Huda City Centre	37
GREEN_BRIGADIER HOSHIYAR SINGH TO INDERLOK	Brigadier Hoshiyar Singh	Inderlok	21
ORANGE/AIRPORT_NEW DELHI TO DWARKA SECTOR - 21	New Delhi	Dwarka Sector - 21	6
ORANGE/AIRPORT_DWARKA SECTOR - 21 TO NEW DELHI	Dwarka Sector - 21	New Delhi	6
AQUA_NOIDA SECTOR 142 TO NOIDA SECTOR 51	Noida Sector 142	Noida Sector 51	9
RAPID_SECTOR 55-56 (RAPID METRO) TO PHASE 3 (RAPID METRO)	Sector 55-56 (Rapid Metro)	Phase 3 (Rapid Metro)	12
GRAY_DWARKA TO DHANSA BUS STAND	Dwarka	Dhansa Bus Stand	4
VIOLET_BADARPUR BORDER TO KASHMERE GATE	Badarpur Border	Kashmere Gate	23
AQUA_DEPOT STATION TO NOIDA SECTOR 142	Depot Station	Noida Sector 142	13
VIOLET_KASHMERE GATE TO RAJA NAHAR SINGH	Kashmere Gate	Raja Nahar Singh	34
GREEN_KIRTI NAGAR TO BRIGADIER HOSHIYAR SINGH	Kirti Nagar	Brigadier Hoshiyar Singh	22
AQUA_NOIDA SECTOR 51 TO NOIDA SECTOR 142	Noida Sector 51	Noida Sector 142	9
YELLOW_QUTAB MINAR TO VISHWAVIDYALAYA	Qutab Minar	Vishwavidyalaya	20
BLUE_DWARKA SECTOR - 21 TO VAISHALI	Dwarka Sector - 21	Vaishali	41
MAGENTA_BOTANICAL GARDEN TO JANAK PURI WEST	Botanical Garden	Janak Puri West	25
BLUE_DWARKA SECTOR - 21 TO NOIDA ELECTRONIC CITY	Dwarka Sector - 21	Kurani More	43
YELLOW_HUDA CITY CENTRE TO QUTAB MINAR	Huda City Centre	Qutab Minar	10
RED_SHAHEED STHAL (NEW BUS ADDA) TO RITHALA	Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda)	Rithala	29
VIOLET_RAJA NAHAR SINGH TO KASHMERE GATE	Raja Nahar Singh	Kashmere Gate	34
AQUA_NOIDA SECTOR 142 TO DEPOT STATION	Noida Sector 142	Depot Station	13
RED_RITHALA TO DILSHAD GARDEN	Rithala	Dilshad Garden	21
GREEN_INDERLOK TO BRIGADIER HOSHIYAR SINGH	Inderlok	Brigadier Hoshiyar Singh	21
YELLOW_QUTAB MINAR TO HUDA CITY CENTRE	Qutab Minar	Huda City Centre	10
RED_RITHALA TO SHAHEED STHAL (NEW BUS ADDA)	Rithala	Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda)	29
VIOLET_KASHMERE GATE TO BADARPUR BORDER	Kashmere Gate	Badarpur Border	23
RED_DILSHAD GARDEN TO RITHALA	Dilshad Garden	Rithala	21
PINK_MAJLIS PARK TO SHIV VIHAR	Majlis Park	Shiv Vihar	38
MAGENTA_JANAK PURI WEST TO BOTANICAL GARDEN	Janak Puri West	Botanical Garden	25
PINK_SHIV VIHAR TO MAJLIS PARK	Shiv Vihar	Majlis Park	38
GRAY_DHANSA BUS STAND TO DWARKA	Dhansa Bus Stand	Dwarka	4
RAPID_PHASE 3 (RAPID METRO) TO SECTOR 55-56 (RAPID METRO)	Phase 3 (Rapid Metro)	Sector 55-56 (Rapid Metro)	12

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Frequently Asked Questions about Delhi Metro

Who operates Delhi Metro?

Delhi Metro is operated by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), a joint venture between the Government of India and the Delhi Government.

What are the operating hours of Delhi Metro?

Metro services generally operate from around 5:00 to 6:00 AM until approximately 11:00 PM. Timings may vary slightly by line and station.

Does Delhi Metro connect to the airport?

Yes. The Airport Express Line connects New Delhi Railway Station to Indira Gandhi International Airport for fast and convenient travel.

Can I use smart cards for travel?

Yes. Smart cards are widely used and offer discounted fares compared to tokens. QR-based digital ticketing is also available.

Does Delhi Metro connect with other transport systems?

Yes. Delhi Metro stations are well connected with DTC buses, cluster buses, railway stations, and inter-state bus terminals, ensuring seamless city-wide connectivity.