Dwarka Sector 21 Lajpat Nagar Delhi Metro Route

⇄ Reverse Route
📍 Quick Answer: Dwarka Sector 21 se Lajpat Nagar tak Delhi Metro mein approximately 58 minutes lagte hain, 13 stations se guzarte hue. Fare: ₹54 (Token) / ₹49 (Smart Card). 2 interchanges hain is route par.
💰 ₹54 Token
💳 ₹49 Smart Card
⏱ 58 min
🚉 13 stations
📍 30.1 km
🔄 2 interchanges
🌅 First: 4:45 AM
🌙 Last: 11:30 PM

📍 Route Overview

Travelling from Dwarka Sector 21 to Lajpat Nagar by Delhi Metro takes approximately 58 minutes covering 30.1 km across 13 stations. The route involves 2 interchanges — details are shown in the step-by-step guide below.

🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List

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Dwarka Sector 21 ORG Platform 2 → Towards NEW DELHI
Airport T3 ORG Platform 3 → Towards NEW DELHI
Delhi Aerocity ORG Platform 2 → Towards NEW DELHI
Dhaula Kuan ORG Platform 2 → Towards NEW DELHI
Shivaji Stadium ORG Platform 2 → Towards NEW DELHI
New Delhi ORG Platform 1 → Towards NEW DELHI
🔄 Change: Orange LineYellow Line · Walk ~5 min
Rajiv Chowk YEL Platform 1 → Towards HUDA CITY CENTRE
Patel Chowk YEL Platform 1 → Towards HUDA CITY CENTRE
Central Secretariat YEL Platform 1 → Towards HUDA CITY CENTRE
🔄 Change: Yellow LineViolet Line · Walk ~5 min
Khan Market VIO Platform 1 → Towards RAJA NAHAR SINGH
Jln Stadium VIO Platform 1 → Towards RAJA NAHAR SINGH
Jangpura VIO Platform 1 → Towards RAJA NAHAR SINGH
Lajpat Nagar VIO Platform 1 → Towards RAJA NAHAR SINGH

⏱ Distance & Travel Time

The total travel time from Dwarka Sector 21 to Lajpat Nagar by Delhi Metro is approximately 58 minutes, covering a distance of 30.1 km.

This route requires 2 interchanges. Please allow an additional 3–5 minutes per interchange for platform change and waiting time. Total estimated journey time including interchange: approximately 66 minutes.

💰 Fare Details

The metro fare from Dwarka Sector 21 to Lajpat Nagar is calculated based on the distance of 30.1 km as per the DMRC fare chart (w.e.f. August 2025).

Ticket TypeFareNotes
Token / QR Code₹54Buy at counter, token machine, or DMRC app
Smart Card₹4910% discount on token fare
Smart Card Off-Peak₹3920% off (off-peak hours)
Holiday / Sunday₹54Same as token fare
Tourist Card (1 Day)₹200Unlimited rides — valid from first trip
Tourist Card (3 Days)₹500Unlimited rides for 3 consecutive days
Children (under 3 yrs)FreeMust be accompanied by adult
⚠️ Ticketless Penalty₹250Always carry a valid ticket

🔄 Interchange Stations

You will need to change metro lines at the following 2 interchange stations on this journey:

New Delhi — Alight from Orange Line Platform 1 · Board Yellow Line Platform 1 · 🚶 ~5 min walk
Central Secretariat — Alight from Yellow Line Platform 1 · Board Violet Line Platform 3 · 🚶 ~5 min walk

🚇 Metro Lines & Train Timings

🌅 First Train: 4:45 AM
🌙 Last Train: 11:30 PM
⏱ Frequency: 10-20 minutes
🌅 First Train: 5:15 AM
🌙 Last Train: 11:45 PM
⏱ Frequency: 3-5 minutes
🌅 First Train: 5:30 AM
🌙 Last Train: 11:30 PM
⏱ Frequency: 4-7 minutes

💡 Travel Tips

  • Avoid peak hours (8–10 AM and 5–8 PM) for a more comfortable commute.
  • Recharge your Smart Card to get 10% discount on every trip.
  • Stand to the right on escalators so others can walk past on the left.
  • Keep your metro token or card ready before reaching the exit gates.
  • At interchange stations, follow colour-coded signboards to find your next platform quickly.
  • Download the official DMRC app for real-time train tracking, recharge, and travel updates.

🔍 Interactive Route Finder

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

There are 13 stations between Dwarka Sector 21 and Lajpat Nagar, including both the start and end stations.

The metro fare from Dwarka Sector 21 to Lajpat Nagar is ₹54 for a Token/QR Code ticket and ₹49 with a Smart Card (10% discount). Off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹39.

The metro journey from Dwarka Sector 21 to Lajpat Nagar takes approximately 58 minutes. If you include interchange wait time, allow 66 minutes total.

Yes — you need to change trains 2 times on this route. The step-by-step route above shows exactly where to change.

The metro route distance from Dwarka Sector 21 to Lajpat Nagar is approximately 30.1 km.

The first metro from Dwarka Sector 21 towards Lajpat Nagar departs at approximately 4:45 AM and the last train is at 11:30 PM. Trains run every 10-20 minutes during peak hours.

🌱 Environmental Impact — Why Take the Metro?

Taking the Delhi Metro from Dwarka Sector 21 to Lajpat Nagar (30.1 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.

0.5g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
3.6g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
3.1g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
₹5
💳 Smart Card
savings/trip
🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 3.1g CO₂ on this journey. Delhi Metro's electric fleet runs on ~30% renewable energy, making it one of India's greenest transit systems.  · 💳 Use a Smart Card to save an additional ₹5 (10% discount) on every trip.

Dwarka Sector 21 Metro Station Lajpat Nagar Metro Station