📍 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.
📍 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.
द्वारका सेक्टर 21 से लाजपत नगर — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
Click (+) on any station for details
New Delhi
नई दिल्ली ORG
Platform 1
✓ → Towards NEW DELHI
🚉 Get Down Here
ORG
Platform 1✓ → Towards Towards NEW DELHI
🚶 Walk ~5 min to next platform
🚆 Board Here
YEL
Platform 1✓ → Towards Towards HUDA CITY CENTRE
Central Secretariat
सेंट्रल सेक्रेटेरिएट YEL
Platform 1
✓ → Towards HUDA CITY CENTRE
🚉 Get Down Here
YEL
Platform 1✓ → Towards Towards HUDA CITY CENTRE
🚶 Walk ~5 min to next platform
🚆 Board Here
VIO
Platform 3✓ → Towards 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.
📍 Dwarka Sector 21 → Lajpat Nagar Route Map
🗺️ Dwarka Sector 21 → Lajpat Nagar — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 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 Type | Fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Token / QR Code | ₹54 | Buy at counter, token machine, or DMRC app |
| Smart Card | ₹49 | 10% discount on token fare |
| Smart Card Off-Peak | ₹39 | 20% off (off-peak hours) |
| Holiday / Sunday | ₹54 | Same as token fare |
| Tourist Card (1 Day) | ₹200 | Unlimited rides — valid from first trip |
| Tourist Card (3 Days) | ₹500 | Unlimited rides for 3 consecutive days |
| Children (under 3 yrs) | Free | Must be accompanied by adult |
| ⚠️ Ticketless Penalty | ₹250 | Always carry a valid ticket |
🔄 Interchange Stations
You will need to change metro lines at the following 2 interchange stations on this journey:
Central Secretariat
— Alight from Yellow Line
Platform 1
✓ · Board Violet Line
Platform 3
✓ · 🚶 ~5 min walk
🚇 Metro Lines & Train Timings
💡 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
Get step-by-step directions, platform numbers, fares, and interchange details using the full interactive finder.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (25 questions)
The Delhi Metro route from Dwarka Sector 21 to Lajpat Nagar is via the Orange Line, Yellow Line and Violet Line. The journey covers 13 stations via the Orange Line, Yellow Line and Violet Line. Use the interactive route finder above to get step-by-step directions.
There are 13 stations between Dwarka Sector 21 and Lajpat Nagar by Delhi Metro (including both the source and destination stations).
The Delhi Metro journey from Dwarka Sector 21 to Lajpat Nagar takes approximately 58 minutes. This estimate does not include waiting time at interchange stations.
The Delhi Metro fare from Dwarka Sector 21 to Lajpat Nagar is ₹54 for a token and ₹49 with a Smart Card (10% discount). The off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹39.
Yes — you need to change trains at 2 interchange stations. See the step-by-step route above.
The Delhi Metro route distance from Dwarka Sector 21 to Lajpat Nagar is approximately 30.1 km.
Using a Smart Card for the Dwarka Sector 21 to Lajpat Nagar journey saves ₹5 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹49 vs Token: ₹54.
The first Delhi Metro train from Dwarka Sector 21 towards Lajpat Nagar departs at approximately 4:45 AM on the Orange Line.
The last Delhi Metro train from Dwarka Sector 21 towards Lajpat Nagar is at approximately 11:30 PM on the Orange Line. Plan your journey accordingly.
No. The Dwarka Sector 21 to Lajpat Nagar route requires 2 interchanges. Follow the colour-coded signboards.
The reverse journey from Lajpat Nagar to Dwarka Sector 21 takes the same time (~58 min) and distance (30.1 km). The fare is also ₹54 (token) / ₹49 (Smart Card).
The Dwarka Sector 21 to Lajpat Nagar route has 2 interchanges. See the step-by-step section above for which stations to change at.
Use the Delhi Metro Route Finder on this page: enter Dwarka Sector 21 as source and Lajpat Nagar as destination for the optimal route, station count, travel time, fare, and interchange details.
No. Delhi Metro does not run at midnight. The last train from Dwarka Sector 21 towards Lajpat Nagar is at approximately 11:30 PM. For late-night travel, use pre-booked cabs or Delhi Night Bus.
Delhi Metro allows luggage up to 25 kg or 60 cm × 45 cm × 25 cm free of charge on the Dwarka Sector 21 to Lajpat Nagar route. Oversized items may be restricted. All bags go through X-ray at entry.
Delhi Metro is one of the safest transit systems in India. The Dwarka Sector 21 to Lajpat Nagar route is covered by CISF security, CCTV at all stations, and dedicated women-only coaches on every train.
Yes. Every Delhi Metro train on the Dwarka Sector 21 to Lajpat Nagar route has at least one dedicated women-only coach at the front of the train, marked with a pink colour band.
The official DMRC app "Delhi Metro Rail" (Android and iOS) shows real-time schedules, platform numbers, and route maps for the Dwarka Sector 21 to Lajpat Nagar journey.
The off-peak Smart Card fare from Dwarka Sector 21 to Lajpat Nagar is ₹39. Off-peak hours are before 8:00 AM and after 8:00 PM on weekdays, and all day on Sundays and public holidays.
Yes. A Smart Card saves ₹5 on the Dwarka Sector 21 to Lajpat Nagar route (₹49 vs ₹54 token). Smart Cards also skip the token queue and offer off-peak discounts.
Bicycles are permitted on select routes during off-peak hours (before 8 AM and after 8 PM on weekdays, all day weekends) at no extra charge, subject to space availability.
Delhi Metro does not currently offer route-specific monthly passes for Dwarka Sector 21 to Lajpat Nagar. A Smart Card at ₹49 per trip is the most economical regular commuting option.
By taking Delhi Metro instead of a car, you save approximately 2.7 kg of CO₂ on the Dwarka Sector 21 to Lajpat Nagar journey (30.1 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.
Smart Card passengers save ₹5 (10%) on the Dwarka Sector 21 to Lajpat Nagar route. Token/QR fare is ₹54; Smart Card fare is ₹49. Recharge at any Delhi Metro station or via the DMRC app.
The Dwarka Sector 21 to Lajpat Nagar route has 2 interchanges. The Dwarka Sector 21 to Lajpat Nagar route has 2 interchanges. See the step-by-step section above for which stations to change at.
💡 Smart Travel Tips — Dwarka Sector 21 to Lajpat Nagar
⏰ Best Time to Travel
Avoid 8–10 AM and 5:30–8:30 PM peak hours.
Travel before 8 AM or after 9 PM for a comfortable 58-minute journey.
Sunday mornings are the least crowded.
💳 Smart Card Saves Money
Token fare: ₹54 ·
Smart Card: ₹49 (10% off)
Monthly savings: ₹2156 for daily commuters.
Monthly savings: ₹2156 for daily commuters.
🚇 Platform Tips
Board from the front coaches at interchange stations — closest to exits.
Off-peak Smart Card gives extra 20% discount before 8 AM and after 8 PM.
🌙 Last Train Alert
Last metro from Dwarka Sector 21:
11:30 PM
Miss it? Book Ola/Uber from station exit or use DMRC helpline 155370.
Miss it? Book Ola/Uber from station exit or use DMRC helpline 155370.
🌱 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
per journey
3.6g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
per journey
3.1g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
vs Car
₹5
💳 Smart Card
savings/trip
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.
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