Dwarka Sector 21 Lajpat Nagar Delhi Metro Route
⇄ Reverse Route
📍 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
⏱ 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 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:
🚇 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
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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.
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