Greater Kailash Sarai Kale Khan Delhi Metro Route

⇄ Reverse Route
📍 Quick Answer: Greater Kailash se Sarai Kale Khan tak Delhi Metro mein approximately 31 minutes lagte hain, 10 stations se guzarte hue. Fare: ₹32 (Token) / ₹29 (Smart Card). 2 interchanges hain is route par.
💰 ₹32 Token
💳 ₹29 Smart Card
⏱ 31 min
🚉 10 stations
📍 11.5 km
🔄 2 interchanges
🌅 First: 5:30 AM
🌙 Last: 11:30 PM

📍 Route Overview

The Delhi Metro route from Greater Kailash to Sarai Kale Khan covers approximately 11.5 km with a travel time of around 31 minutes. The journey passes through 10 stations and requires 2 interchanges.

This route uses the Magenta Line, Violet Line, Pink Line lines of the Delhi Metro network, connecting these two stations efficiently across Delhi NCR.

🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List

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Greater Kailash MAG Platform 1 → Towards BOTANICAL GARDEN
Nehru Enclave MAG Platform 1 → Towards BOTANICAL GARDEN
Kalkaji Mandir MAG Platform 3 → Towards BOTANICAL GARDEN
🔄 Change: Magenta LineViolet Line · Walk ~5 min
Nehru Place VIO Platform 2 → Towards KASHMERE GATE
Kailash Colony VIO Platform 2 → Towards KASHMERE GATE
Moolchand VIO Platform 2 → Towards KASHMERE GATE
Lajpat Nagar VIO Platform 2 → Towards KASHMERE GATE
🔄 Change: Violet LinePink Line · Walk ~5 min
Vinobapuri PNK Platform 1 → Towards BURARI
Ashram PNK Platform 1 → Towards BURARI
Sarai Kale Khan PNK Platform 1 → Towards BURARI

⏱ Distance & Travel Time

The total travel time from Greater Kailash to Sarai Kale Khan by Delhi Metro is approximately 31 minutes, covering a distance of 11.5 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 39 minutes.

💰 Fare Details

The metro fare from Greater Kailash to Sarai Kale Khan is calculated based on the distance of 11.5 km as per the DMRC fare chart (w.e.f. August 2025).

Ticket TypeFareNotes
Token / QR Code₹32Buy at counter, token machine, or DMRC app
Smart Card₹2910% discount on token fare
Smart Card Off-Peak₹2320% off (off-peak hours)
Holiday / Sunday₹32Same 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:

Kalkaji Mandir — Alight from Magenta Line Platform 3 · Board Violet Line Platform 2 · 🚶 ~5 min walk
Lajpat Nagar — Alight from Violet Line Platform 2 · Board Pink Line Platform 3 · 🚶 ~5 min walk

🚇 Metro Lines & Train Timings

🌅 First Train: 5:30 AM
🌙 Last Train: 11:30 PM
⏱ Frequency: 4-7 minutes
🌅 First Train: 5:30 AM
🌙 Last Train: 11:30 PM
⏱ Frequency: 4-7 minutes
🌅 First Train: 5:00 AM
🌙 Last Train: 11:30 PM
⏱ Frequency: 4-6 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 10 stations between Greater Kailash and Sarai Kale Khan, including both the start and end stations.

The metro fare from Greater Kailash to Sarai Kale Khan is ₹32 for a Token/QR Code ticket and ₹29 with a Smart Card (10% discount). Off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹23.

The metro journey from Greater Kailash to Sarai Kale Khan takes approximately 31 minutes. If you include interchange wait time, allow 39 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 Greater Kailash to Sarai Kale Khan is approximately 11.5 km.

The first metro from Greater Kailash towards Sarai Kale Khan departs at approximately 5:30 AM and the last train is at 11:30 PM. Trains run every 4-7 minutes during peak hours.

🌱 Environmental Impact — Why Take the Metro?

Taking the Delhi Metro from Greater Kailash to Sarai Kale Khan (11.5 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.

0.2g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
1.4g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
1.2g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
₹3
💳 Smart Card
savings/trip
🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 1.2g 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 ₹3 (10% discount) on every trip.

Greater Kailash Metro Station Sarai Kale Khan Metro Station