🚆 Delhi Metro: Badarpur Border to Central Secretariat

The Purple Line of the Delhi Metro connects Badarpur Border to Central Secretariat without any interchange. This direct route covers 18 km in approximately 35 minutes across 16 stations.

🛤️ Route Overview

This route on the Delhi Metro runs along the Purple Line with no line changes required. Badarpur Border station has been operational since 2010. Central Secretariat station opened in 2005.

⏰ Operating Hours

🚇 First Train: 6:00 AM
🌙 Last Train: 11:00 PM
⏱️ Frequency: Every 5-15 minutes
Journey Time: ~35 minutes

💰 Fare Information

💵 Standard: INR 43
🎟️ Discounted: INR 39
💳 Smart Card: 10% off
* Discounts for seniors, students, etc.

🚉 Station-by-Station Guide

1

Badarpur Border

Purple Line
Next: tughlakabad (2 min)
2

Tughlakabad

Purple Line
Next: mohan_estate (3 min)
3

Mohan Estate

Purple Line
Next: sarita_vihar (2 min)
4

Sarita Vihar

Purple Line
Next: jasola_apollo (2 min)
5

Jasola Apollo

Purple Line
Next: harkesh_nagar_okhla (1 min)
6

Harkesh Nagar Okhla

Purple Line
Next: govind_puri (2 min)
7

Govind Puri

Purple Line
Next: kalkaji_mandir (1 min)
8

Kalkaji Mandir

Magenta Line
Next: nehru_place (1 min)
9

Nehru Place

Purple Line
Next: kailash_colony (2 min)
10

Kailash Colony

Purple Line
Next: moolchand (2 min)
11

Moolchand

Purple Line
Next: lajpat_nagar (1 min)
12

Lajpat Nagar

Purple Line
Next: jangpura (2 min)
13

Jangpura

Purple Line
Next: jawaharlal_nehru_stadium (1 min)
14

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

Purple Line
Next: khan_market (2 min)
15

Khan Market

Purple Line
Next: central_secretariat (4 min)
16

Central Secretariat

Yellow Line
🏁 Terminal Station

📍 Detailed Journey Breakdown

1

Badarpur Border → Tughlakabad

📏 Distance: 1.09 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
2

Tughlakabad → Mohan Estate

📏 Distance: 1.94 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
3

Mohan Estate → Sarita Vihar

📏 Distance: 1.20 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
4

Sarita Vihar → Jasola Apollo

📏 Distance: 1.15 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
5

Jasola Apollo → Harkesh Nagar Okhla

📏 Distance: 0.97 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
6

Harkesh Nagar Okhla → Govind Puri

📏 Distance: 1.06 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
7

Govind Puri → Kalkaji Mandir

📏 Distance: 0.75 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
8

Kalkaji Mandir → Nehru Place

📏 Distance: 0.76 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
9

Nehru Place → Kailash Colony

📏 Distance: 1.05 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
10

Kailash Colony → Moolchand

📏 Distance: 1.22 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
11

Moolchand → Lajpat Nagar

📏 Distance: 0.75 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
12

Lajpat Nagar → Jangpura

📏 Distance: 1.47 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
13

Jangpura → Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

📏 Distance: 0.78 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
14

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium → Khan Market

📏 Distance: 1.50 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
15

Khan Market → Central Secretariat

📏 Distance: 2.19 km
⏱️ Time: 4 min

🏢 Station Facilities

🚉

Badarpur Border

Available facilities:
Parking ATMs
🚉

Tughlakabad

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Mohan Estate

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Sarita Vihar

Available facilities:
Parking ATMs
🚉

Jasola Apollo

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Harkesh Nagar Okhla

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Govind Puri

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Kalkaji Mandir

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Nehru Place

Available facilities:
Toilets ATMs
🚉

Kailash Colony

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Moolchand

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Lajpat Nagar

Available facilities:
Toilets ATMs
🚉

Jangpura

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

Available facilities:
Toilets ATMs
🚉

Khan Market

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Central Secretariat

Available facilities:
Parking

💡 Travel Tips

  • Arrive at least 5 minutes before the scheduled departure time
  • Check for any service advisories before traveling
  • Consider purchasing a smart card for faster boarding and discounts
  • During peak hours (8-10 AM and 5-7 PM), trains may be more crowded

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Route & Timing

Q: How many stops are there from Badarpur Border to Central Secretariat on the Delhi Metro?
A: There are 16 stations on this route, covering 18 km. No line change is required — it is a direct journey.

Q: What is the first and last Delhi Metro from Badarpur Border?
A: The first metro from Badarpur Border departs at 6:00 AM and the last train is at 11:00 PM. Timings may vary — check the official metro app.

Q: How long does it take from Badarpur Border to Central Secretariat by Delhi Metro?
A: The journey takes approximately 35 minutes under normal conditions, covering 18 km across 16 stations.

Fare & Tickets

Q: What is the Delhi Metro fare from Badarpur Border to Central Secretariat?
A: The standard token fare is INR 43. With a smart card, you pay INR 39 (10% discount applied automatically).

Q: Is there a discount on Delhi Metro tickets?
A: Yes. Smart card holders get a flat 10% discount on all fares. The fare from Badarpur Border to Central Secretariat drops from INR 43 to INR 39.

Station Facilities

Q: What facilities are available at Badarpur Border metro station?
A: Badarpur Border is equipped with: Parking, ATMs. The station has been operational since 2010.

Q: What facilities are available at Central Secretariat metro station?
A: Central Secretariat offers: Parking. It has been operational since 2005.

🏁 Conclusion

The Delhi Metro route from Badarpur Border to Central Secretariat is a 18 km, 35-minute journey with no line change. At INR 43 (or INR 39 with smart card), it is one of the most affordable and reliable ways to travel across Delhi.

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