Delhi bus trip
Bus from Red Fort to Defence Colony
3 Delhi bus routes run directly from Red Fort and Jama Masjid to Defence Colony in the official timetable data. The quickest by stop count is Route 449, 14 stops from Jama Masjid to Defence Colony (Lajpat Nagar Mtr Stn). Fares on these routes are ₹5, ₹10 and ₹15, charged by distance.
- Direct routes
- 3
- no change needed
- Fewest stops
- 14
- Route 449
- Fares
- ₹5, ₹10, ₹15
- from the feed
- One-change trips
- 8
- shortest shown
Direct buses, fewest stops first
- 449
Route 449 towards Ambedkar Nagar Sec- 5 (T)
Board atJama Masjidget off atDefence Colony (Lajpat Nagar Mtr Stn)
Fares on this route: ₹5, ₹10 and ₹15
14stops
- 419
Route 419 towards Lado Sarai Firni Road
Board atJama Masjidget off atDefence Colony (Lajpat Nagar Mtr Stn)
Fares on this route: ₹5, ₹10 and ₹15
15stops
- 425
Route 425 towards Hamdard Nagar / Sangam Vihar
Board atJama Masjidget off atDefence Colony (Lajpat Nagar Mtr Stn)
Fares on this route: ₹5, ₹10 and ₹15
15stops
Other ways, with one change
Ride the first bus to the change stop, then board the second. Stop counts are for each leg.
- 605from Jama Masjid, 8 stops toNational Stadiumthen930for 7 stops to Defence Colony (Lajpat Nagar Mtr Stn)
- 605from Jama Masjid, 9 stops toArt Gallerythen451Afor 6 stops to Defence Colony (Lajpat Nagar Mtr Stn)
- 261from Jama Masjid, 5 stops toIP Power House (ITO Ring Road)then244for 10 stops to Defence Colony (Lajpat Nagar Mtr Stn)
- 347Afrom Jama Masjid, 4 stops toIndira Gandhi Stadiumthen244for 11 stops to Defence Colony (Lajpat Nagar Mtr Stn)
- 261from Jama Masjid, 7 stops toPragati Power Stationthen374for 9 stops to Defence Colony (Lajpat Nagar Mtr Stn)
- 241from Red Fort, 4 stops toMandi Housethen445Afor 12 stops to Defence Colony (Lajpat Nagar Mtr Stn)
- 405from Jama Masjid, 12 stops toPolice Station Nizamuddin (Dargah)then427for 4 stops to Defence Colony (Lajpat Nagar Mtr Stn)
- 241from Red Fort, 5 stops toSuper Bazarthen451Afor 12 stops to Defence Colony (Lajpat Nagar Mtr Stn)
Where to catch the bus
Both places have several stops. Board at the one your route lists, on the side of the road where it heads your way.
Red Fort and Jama Masjid
- Jama Masjid63 routes
- Red Fort60 routes
Defence Colony
- Defence Colony16 routes
- Defence Colony (Homyopathic College)16 routes
- Defence Colony (Lajpat Nagar Mtr Stn)16 routes
Red Fort to Defence Colony: common questions
Is there a direct bus from Red Fort to Defence Colony?
Yes. Routes 449, 419, 425 run from Red Fort to Defence Colony without a change.
Which bus from Red Fort to Defence Colony has the fewest stops?
Route 449 towards Ambedkar Nagar Sec- 5 (T): board at Jama Masjid and get off at Defence Colony (Lajpat Nagar Mtr Stn), 14 stops later.
How much is the bus fare from Red Fort to Defence Colony?
Routes on this trip charge ₹5, ₹10 and ₹15. Delhi buses charge by distance, so the conductor’s ticket for your exact stops is what counts. Women and transgender residents of Delhi travel free with the Pink Saheli Smart Card.
How do I get back from Defence Colony to Red Fort?
Buses run on the other side of the road on the way back, and some routes call at different stops in each direction. See the return trip page for Defence Colony to Red Fort.