GTB Nagar to Nehru Place is a straightforward metro trip with one change, covering roughly 20 km from North Delhi’s university belt to the South Delhi tech market. You can switch lines at Central Secretariat for the shortest ride, or at Kashmere Gate for a guaranteed seat on the long final stretch. Both cost ₹43, and both start by threading through one of the most historic tunnels on the entire network.
GTB Nagar ↔ Nehru Place at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
| Route 1 | Yellow Line to Central Secretariat, Violet Line to Nehru Place |
| Route 2 | Yellow Line to Kashmere Gate, Violet Line to Nehru Place |
| Interchanges | 1 on either route |
| Stations | 19 (via Central Secretariat); 20 (via Kashmere Gate) |
| Distance | About 19.6 km (via Central Secretariat); about 21.4 km (via Kashmere Gate) |
| Planner travel time | Roughly 26–37 minutes, depending on source and direction |
| Fare (normal days) | ₹43 |
| Fare (Sundays and national holidays) | ₹32 |
| Smart card discount | About 10%, plus 10% extra off-peak |
| Yellow Line platform at GTB Nagar | Platform 1 (towards Millennium City Centre Gurugram) |
| Last train from GTB Nagar (listed) | Around 11:16 PM |
| Nehru Place exits | Gate 1 (ISKCON Temple side); Gate 2 (Eros Corporate Tower, market side) |
Route data comes from online planners. Check the DMRC app for exact timings.
Route 1: Via Central Secretariat
Step 1: At GTB Nagar, board the Yellow Line from Platform 1, towards Millennium City Centre Gurugram.
Step 2: Ride 11 stops through Vishwavidyalaya, Vidhan Sabha, Civil Lines, Kashmere Gate, Chandni Chowk, Chawri Bazar, New Delhi, Rajiv Chowk and Patel Chowk to Central Secretariat.
Step 3: Change to the Violet Line towards Raja Nahar Singh (Ballabhgarh) from Platform 3. You stay inside the paid area throughout.
Step 4: Ride seven stops through Khan Market, JLN Stadium, Jangpura, Lajpat Nagar, Moolchand and Kailash Colony to Nehru Place.
This is the shorter option, at about 19.6 km across 19 stations.
Route 2: Via Kashmere Gate
Step 1: Board the same Yellow Line train, but get off after just five stops at Kashmere Gate.
Step 2: Switch to the Violet Line towards Raja Nahar Singh. Kashmere Gate is the Violet Line’s starting point, so trains begin their journey empty.
Step 3: Ride 14 stops through Lal Quila, Jama Masjid, ITO, Mandi House, Central Secretariat and on to Nehru Place.
This covers about 21.4 km over 20 stations, slightly longer than Route 1. The advantage is comfort: boarding at the terminus means you’ll almost always get a seat for the rest of the journey. On a crowded weekday, that can matter more than a couple of minutes.
Through Delhi Metro’s First Tunnel
Here’s a piece of history built into this commute. Just south of GTB Nagar, your train enters the stretch between Vishwavidyalaya and Kashmere Gate. This was Delhi Metro’s very first underground section, opened on 20 December 2004.
With its opening, Delhi became only the second Indian city, after Kolkata, to run an underground metro. Every commuter heading south from GTB Nagar rides through that original tunnel, passing beneath Vidhan Sabha and Civil Lines before reaching Kashmere Gate.
Which Route Should You Pick?
Both routes cost the same, since DMRC charges by entry and exit stations rather than the path taken.
- Choose Central Secretariat if you want the shortest distance, or you’re heading to Khan Market or Lajpat Nagar on the way.
- Choose Kashmere Gate if you want a seat, you’re travelling in rush hour, or you’re carrying bags.
- Avoid rush hour at Rajiv Chowk if you take Route 1, since the Yellow Line gets packed between New Delhi and Central Secretariat.
Fare and Timing
At under 21 km on the shortest path, this journey falls in DMRC’s 12–21 km fare slab. The fare is ₹43 on normal days, following the revision of 25 August 2025, and ₹32 on Sundays and national holidays.
Smart card users save about 10% per trip, plus an extra 10% during off-peak hours: before 8 AM, between 12 noon and 5 PM, and after 9 PM.
Route planners give a wide range for travel time, from about 26 minutes in one direction to 37 minutes in the other. Waiting times and transfers explain much of the difference. Route planners list the last train from GTB Nagar toward Nehru Place at around 11:16 PM.
For Students Heading to Nehru Place
GTB Nagar sits in North Delhi’s student belt, near Delhi University’s North Campus at the next stop, Vishwavidyalaya. Plenty of students make this trip to buy laptops, get repairs or pick up components.
A few pointers help:
- Nehru Place’s market closes on Sundays, even though Sunday metro fares are cheaper.
- Go on a weekday morning for less crowded shops.
- Always ask for a GST invoice with the serial number printed on it.
- Test second-hand laptops thoroughly before paying.
Heading Back to GTB Nagar
Via Central Secretariat: Take the Violet Line towards Kashmere Gate, switch at Central Secretariat to the Yellow Line towards Samaypur Badli on Platform 2, and ride to GTB Nagar.
Via Kashmere Gate: Stay on the Violet Line to its terminus at Kashmere Gate, then take the Yellow Line north towards Samaypur Badli for five stops.
Tips for This Journey
A few habits make the trip easier.
- Pick Kashmere Gate on busy weekdays for a seat.
- Use a smart card for discounts and quicker entry.
- Travel off-peak for cheaper fares and emptier trains.
- Confirm the last train before late-evening trips.
- Plan Nehru Place visits for Monday to Saturday.
GTB Nagar Route Questions People Ask
Q1. How do I go from GTB Nagar to Nehru Place by metro?
Take the Yellow Line towards Millennium City Centre Gurugram to Central Secretariat, then switch to the Violet Line towards Raja Nahar Singh and ride seven stops to Nehru Place.
Q2. What is the metro fare from GTB Nagar to Nehru Place?
The fare is ₹43 on normal days and ₹32 on Sundays and national holidays. Both the Central Secretariat and Kashmere Gate routes cost the same.
Q3. How far is Nehru Place from GTB Nagar?
About 19.6 km via Central Secretariat, or about 21.4 km via Kashmere Gate. The fare is based on the shortest route, so both options cost ₹43.
Q4. Which is better from GTB Nagar, Central Secretariat or Kashmere Gate?
Central Secretariat is the shorter route. Kashmere Gate is slightly longer but lets you board the Violet Line at its terminus, so you’ll usually get a seat.
