Kashmere Gate to Nehru Place is one of the easiest long rides on the Delhi Metro: a single Violet Line train, no changes, about 15 km and roughly 30 to 35 minutes from Old Delhi to South Delhi’s tech market. Because Kashmere Gate is where the Violet Line begins, you’ll usually get a seat too. And the first stretch of the ride passes through one of the most historically interesting sections of the entire network.
Kashmere Gate ↔ Nehru Place Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Line | Violet Line only |
| Interchange | None |
| Stations | 15, including start and end |
| Distance | About 15 km |
| Travel time | Roughly 30–35 minutes |
| Fare (normal days) | ₹43 |
| Fare (Sundays and national holidays) | ₹32 |
| Smart card discount | About 10%, plus 10% extra off-peak |
| Direction to Nehru Place | Towards Raja Nahar Singh (Ballabhgarh) |
| Direction back | Towards Kashmere Gate (end of the line) |
| Kashmere Gate interchanges | Red, Yellow and Violet Lines; ISBT Kashmere Gate nearby |
| Heritage section opened | 28 May 2017 (ITO to Kashmere Gate) |
| Nehru Place exits | Gate 1 (ISKCON Temple side); Gate 2 (Eros Corporate Tower, market side) |
Check DMRC’s official app for exact first and last train timings.
One Train, Fifteen Stations
At Kashmere Gate, head to the Violet Line platforms and board any train towards Raja Nahar Singh (Ballabhgarh). Since Kashmere Gate is the line’s northern terminus, every Violet Line train leaving here goes your way.
Stay on for 14 stops until Nehru Place. No changes are needed at any point.
At Nehru Place, use Gate 2 for Eros Corporate Tower and the market, or Gate 1 for ISKCON Temple. A skywalk opened in February 2024 also connects the station directly with Market Plaza.
A Ride Under Old Delhi
The first part of this journey runs through what’s popularly called the Heritage Line, the underground section between Kashmere Gate and ITO. It opened on 28 May 2017, adding stations at Lal Quila, Jama Masjid and Delhi Gate in the heart of Shah Jahan’s walled city.
Its construction wasn’t simple. The section was originally scheduled to open in December 2015, but work ran into delays, including the discovery of what was reported to be an old mosque during excavation for Jama Masjid station.
DMRC worked with INTACH, the heritage conservation trust, to install artwork and panels in these stations depicting nearby monuments. If you’re not in a rush, look up from your phone when the train stops at Lal Quila or Jama Masjid.
The opening also made Kashmere Gate India’s first three-line metro interchange, linking the Red, Yellow and Violet Lines in one station.
Stations and Landmarks Along the Way
Your train passes through:
- Lal Quila: Red Fort, with Chandni Chowk about 1.2 km away
- Jama Masjid: The historic mosque, about 500 metres from the station
- Delhi Gate: Near Feroz Shah Kotla and Khooni Darwaza
- ITO: Delhi’s government and newspaper district
- Mandi House: Blue Line interchange and the capital’s arts hub
- Janpath: Close to Connaught Place and Jantar Mantar
- Central Secretariat: Yellow Line interchange near India Gate
- Khan Market, JLN Stadium and Jangpura
- Lajpat Nagar: Pink Line interchange and a major shopping market
- Moolchand and Kailash Colony
- Nehru Place
It’s essentially a cross-section of Delhi, from Mughal-era Old Delhi through Lutyens’ Delhi to modern South Delhi, in about half an hour.
Fare and Travel Time
At around 15 km, the journey falls in DMRC’s 12–21 km fare slab. That costs ₹43 on normal days, following the fare revision of 25 August 2025, and ₹32 on Sundays and national holidays.
Smart card users save about 10% on every trip, with an extra 10% off during off-peak hours: before 8 AM, between 12 noon and 5 PM, and after 9 PM.
Expect the ride to take roughly 30 to 35 minutes. During rush hours, crowding in the central stations around Mandi House, Central Secretariat and Lajpat Nagar can add a few minutes.
Connecting at Kashmere Gate
Kashmere Gate works well as a starting point for travellers arriving from other parts of Delhi and beyond.
From the Red or Yellow Lines: Switch to the Violet Line inside the station without exiting. Follow the purple signs.
From ISBT Kashmere Gate: The interstate bus terminal sits right beside the metro station, making this route handy for passengers arriving by long-distance bus from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and elsewhere.
From Old Delhi Railway Station: The station lies close to the Chandni Chowk area. You can reach Kashmere Gate on the Yellow Line and switch to the Violet Line there.
By Road
A cab or auto from Kashmere Gate to Nehru Place takes you through central Delhi and the Ring Road. Travel times swing heavily with traffic, particularly around the ISBT area and central Delhi during office hours.
For most travellers, the metro is faster, cheaper and more predictable. A cab makes sense mainly for heavy luggage, late-night arrivals after the last metro, or groups splitting the fare.
Heading Back to Kashmere Gate
From Nehru Place, board the Violet Line towards Kashmere Gate from Platform 2. Since Kashmere Gate is the last station, there’s no risk of overshooting it. Just stay on until the train terminates.
Tips for This Journey
A few habits make the ride smoother.
- Board at Kashmere Gate for the best chance of a seat, since trains start empty there.
- Use a smart card for discounts and faster entry.
- Allow extra time if connecting from ISBT with luggage.
- Avoid peak office hours if you can, as central stations get crowded.
- Remember that Nehru Place’s market is closed on Sundays, even though fares are cheaper.
Kashmere Gate Route Questions People Ask
Q1. How do I go from Kashmere Gate to Nehru Place by metro?
Take the Violet Line from Kashmere Gate towards Raja Nahar Singh (Ballabhgarh) and ride 14 stops to Nehru Place. It’s a direct journey with no line changes.
Q2. What is the metro fare from Kashmere Gate to Nehru Place?
The fare is ₹43 on normal days and ₹32 on Sundays and national holidays. Smart card users save about 10%, with extra discounts during off-peak hours.
Q3. How long does it take from Kashmere Gate to Nehru Place?
The metro takes roughly 30 to 35 minutes to cover about 15 km. By road, travel times vary widely with traffic, especially around central Delhi.
Q4. How far is Nehru Place from Kashmere Gate?
Nehru Place is about 15 km from Kashmere Gate by metro, across 15 stations on the Violet Line, passing through Old Delhi, central Delhi and South Delhi.
Q5. Can I reach Nehru Place from ISBT Kashmere Gate easily?
Yes. The metro station sits beside ISBT Kashmere Gate. Board the Violet Line towards Raja Nahar Singh and ride directly to Nehru Place without any changes.
