If you’ve ever had to get from Gurugram’s business district all the way to the old quarters of Delhi in one go, you already know the road option is a nightmare — NH-48 traffic, Dhaula Kuan, then the crawl into Old Delhi. The good news is you don’t need the road at all. The HUDA City Centre to Kashmere Gate metro route covers this entire stretch on a single line, with no train change required, in a little under an hour.
This route sits on the Delhi Metro’s Yellow Line, one of the busiest and most useful corridors in the entire network, since it links Gurugram, South Delhi, Central Delhi, and Old Delhi in one continuous run. Below is a practical breakdown of the route — every station on the way, what it costs, how long it takes, and a few things worth knowing before you travel.
Route Snapshot
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Metro Line | Yellow Line |
| Starting Station | HUDA City Centre (Gurugram) |
| Ending Station | Kashmere Gate (Old Delhi) |
| Total Stations Covered | 26 |
| Distance | Approx. 32.7 km |
| Travel Time | Approx. 55–60 minutes |
| Interchange Required | None — it’s a direct route |
| Token Fare | ₹64 |
| Smart Card Fare | ₹58 |
A Quick Note on the Name
If you’ve noticed that some signboards and apps now say “Millennium City Centre Gurugram” instead of HUDA City Centre, that’s not a mistake — the station was officially renamed a few years ago. That said, almost everyone, from auto drivers to daily commuters, still calls it HUDA City Centre out of habit, and both names work perfectly fine when you’re buying a ticket or asking for directions. This guide uses HUDA City Centre throughout, simply because that’s what most people search for and use in everyday conversation.
Full List of Stations on This Route
The best part of this journey is that it’s a single, uninterrupted ride on the Yellow Line — you board at HUDA City Centre and get off at Kashmere Gate without switching platforms even once. Here’s the complete station-by-station list in order:
- HUDA City Centre (Gurugram)
- IFFCO Chowk
- MG Road
- Sikandarpur
- Guru Dronacharya
- Arjan Garh
- Ghitorni
- Sultanpur
- Chhatarpur
- Qutab Minar
- Saket
- Malviya Nagar
- Hauz Khas
- Green Park
- AIIMS
- Dilli Haat INA
- Jor Bagh
- Lok Kalyan Marg
- Udyog Bhawan (Seva Teerth)
- Central Secretariat
- Patel Chowk
- Rajiv Chowk
- New Delhi
- Chawri Bazar
- Chandni Chowk
- Kashmere Gate
That’s 26 stops in total, including the two end points — so 24 stations fall in between your starting and finishing point.
How Much Does It Cost?
For a journey covering this distance, the fares work out as follows:
- Token (cash) fare: ₹64 per journey
- Smart Card fare: ₹58 per journey (roughly 10% cheaper, plus you skip the token queue)
- Sunday/special day fare: ₹54
If you’re making this trip regularly for work or college, the smart card pays for itself quickly — beyond the per-trip discount, it also saves you the time spent standing in line at the token counter every single day. For someone commuting five days a week, that discount adds up to a meaningful amount by the end of the month, so it’s worth getting one if you don’t already have it.
First Train, Last Train, and How Often They Run
- First train from HUDA City Centre: around 6:00 AM
- Last train from HUDA City Centre: around 11:00 PM
- Train frequency: roughly every 2–4 minutes during weekday peak hours (morning and evening rush), stretching out to every 5–8 minutes during off-peak hours and on weekends
Practically speaking, this means you’re never waiting long even outside rush hour — but if you’re travelling early morning or late at night, it’s worth building in a small buffer, since frequency does thin out toward the start and end of service hours.
Do You Need to Change Trains?
No. This is one of the more convenient long-distance routes on the Delhi Metro precisely because it stays on the Yellow Line from start to finish. You won’t need to get off, cross a platform, or catch a connecting train at any point — just board at HUDA City Centre in the direction of Samaypur Badli, and stay seated until Kashmere Gate.
Useful Interchange Points Along the Way
Even though you don’t need to change trains for this particular journey, several stations on this route are major interchange points — handy to know if you plan to hop off somewhere along the way and head elsewhere:
- Sikandarpur – connects to the Rapid Metro Gurugram, useful if you’re heading into Gurugram’s other business sectors
- Hauz Khas – interchange with the Magenta Line
- Central Secretariat – interchange with the Violet Line
- Rajiv Chowk – interchange with the Blue Line, and the single busiest station on the entire Delhi Metro network
- New Delhi – interchange with the Airport Express Line, right next to New Delhi Railway Station
- Kashmere Gate – your final stop is itself a major hub, connecting to the Red Line and Violet Line, and sitting right next to the Inter State Bus Terminal (ISBT)
Worth a Stop: Places Along This Route
Since this line runs through such a wide cross-section of the city, a few stations double up as gateways to places worth visiting if you have some time to spare:
- Qutab Minar station puts you within a short auto ride of the Qutub Minar complex, one of Delhi’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
- Hauz Khas opens out into Hauz Khas Village, known for its cafés, boutiques, and the Hauz Khas Fort and deer park right next door.
- Dilli Haat INA takes you straight to Dilli Haat, an open-air craft and food market representing states from across India.
- Central Secretariat is a short walk from India Gate and Rajpath, if you fancy an evening stroll through Lutyens’ Delhi.
- Chandni Chowk drops you right into Old Delhi’s chaos in the best way — the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, and some of the city’s most legendary street food, from parathas to jalebis, are all within walking distance.
- Kashmere Gate, your final stop, sits close to the Old Delhi Railway Station and the ISBT, making it a natural jumping-off point if you’re continuing your journey by bus or train.
A Few Tips Before You Travel
- Carry a smart card if you’re a regular commuter. It’s cheaper, faster at the gates, and one less thing to think about every morning.
- Avoid the 9–11 AM and 6–8 PM window if you can. This stretch of the Yellow Line, especially around Rajiv Chowk and AIIMS, gets genuinely packed during office hours.
- Keep some cash or UPI handy for feeder buses and autos, since the metro alone won’t get you door-to-door in Gurugram sectors away from the main road.
- If you’re heading toward ISBT or Old Delhi Railway Station from Kashmere Gate, factor in a little extra walking time, since the station has multiple exits and it’s easy to take the wrong one if you’re unfamiliar with the layout.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a direct metro route, or do I need to change trains? It’s fully direct. Both HUDA City Centre and Kashmere Gate sit on the Yellow Line, so there’s no interchange involved.
How long does the journey actually take? Around 55 to 60 minutes end to end, though this can stretch slightly during peak hours when trains run a bit more crowded and dwell time at stations increases.
What’s the cheapest way to travel this route regularly? A Delhi Metro smart card, which brings the fare down from ₹64 to ₹58 per trip and adds up to real savings over a month of daily commuting.
Is HUDA City Centre the same as Millennium City Centre Gurugram? Yes, it’s the same station. The official name changed, but the older name is still in common use and both will get you the right platform.
Final Word
For anyone regularly moving between Gurugram and Old Delhi, this route is about as convenient as Delhi’s public transport gets — one line, no changes, and a journey time that beats driving on most days of the week. Whether you’re commuting for work, heading to Chandni Chowk for the food, or catching a bus from ISBT, knowing the stations, fare, and timings in advance makes the whole trip a lot smoother.
