📍 Quick Answer:
Hauz Khas se Lajpat Nagar tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 16 minutes lagte hain,
6 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹21 (Token) /
₹19 (Smart Card).
1 interchange hain is route par.
📍 Route Overview
Travelling from Hauz Khas to Lajpat Nagar by Delhi Metro takes approximately 16 minutes covering 4.9 km across 6 stations. The route involves 1 interchange — details are shown in the step-by-step guide below.
हौज़ खास से लाजपत नगर — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
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Dilli Haat Ina
दिल्ली हाट आईएनए YEL
Platform 2
✓ → Towards SAMAYPUR BADLI
🚉 Get Down Here
YEL
Platform 2✓ → Towards Towards SAMAYPUR BADLI
🚶 Walk ~5 min to next platform
🚆 Board Here
PNK
Platform 3✓ → Towards Towards BURARI
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Hauz Khas to Lajpat Nagar by Delhi Metro is approximately 16 minutes, covering a distance of 4.9 km.
This route requires 1 interchange. Please allow an additional 3–5 minutes per interchange for platform change and waiting time. Total estimated journey time including interchange: approximately 20 minutes.
📍 Hauz Khas → Lajpat Nagar Route Map
🗺️ Hauz Khas → Lajpat Nagar — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Hauz Khas to Lajpat Nagar is calculated based on the distance of 4.9 km as per the DMRC fare chart (w.e.f. August 2025).
| Ticket Type | Fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Token / QR Code | ₹21 | Buy at counter, token machine, or DMRC app |
| Smart Card | ₹19 | 10% discount on token fare |
| Smart Card Off-Peak | ₹15 | 20% off (off-peak hours) |
| Holiday / Sunday | ₹21 | 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 interchange station on this journey:
Dilli Haat Ina
— Alight from Yellow Line
Platform 2
✓ · Board Pink Line
Platform 3
✓ · 🚶 ~5 min walk
🚇 Metro Lines & Train Timings
💡 Travel Tips
- Smart Card balance can be checked at any yellow card reader inside the station.
- Eating and drinking inside metro premises is strictly prohibited.
- Disabled-friendly lifts and ramps are available at all interchange stations.
- Use the last coach to exit near the escalator at most stations.
- 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)
There are 6 stations between Hauz Khas and Lajpat Nagar by Delhi Metro (including both the source and destination stations).
The Delhi Metro journey from Hauz Khas to Lajpat Nagar takes approximately 16 minutes. This estimate does not include waiting time at interchange stations.
Yes — you need to change trains at 1 interchange station. See the step-by-step route above.
The Delhi Metro route distance from Hauz Khas to Lajpat Nagar is approximately 4.9 km.
Using a Smart Card for the Hauz Khas to Lajpat Nagar journey saves ₹2 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹19 vs Token: ₹21.
The first Delhi Metro train from Hauz Khas towards Lajpat Nagar departs at approximately 5:15 AM on the Yellow Line.
The last Delhi Metro train from Hauz Khas towards Lajpat Nagar is at approximately 11:45 PM on the Yellow Line. Plan your journey accordingly.
No. The Hauz Khas to Lajpat Nagar route requires 1 interchange. Follow the colour-coded signboards.
Check the platform board at Hauz Khas for the train going towards Lajpat Nagar. Platform Platform No. 2 heads towards Towards start (2). Platform Platform No. 1 heads towards Towards end (1).
The reverse journey from Lajpat Nagar to Hauz Khas takes the same time (~16 min) and distance (4.9 km). The fare is also ₹21 (token) / ₹19 (Smart Card).
The Hauz Khas to Lajpat Nagar route has 1 interchange. See the step-by-step section above for which stations to change at.
The best time to travel from Hauz Khas to Lajpat Nagar is before 8:00 AM or after 8:30 PM on weekdays to avoid peak-hour crowds. Off-peak also gives a Smart Card discount.
Use the Delhi Metro Route Finder on this page: enter Hauz Khas 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 Hauz Khas towards Lajpat Nagar is at approximately 11:45 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 Hauz Khas 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 Hauz Khas 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 Hauz Khas to Lajpat Nagar route has at least one dedicated women-only coach at the front of the train, marked with a pink colour band.
Stations on the Hauz Khas to Lajpat Nagar route have lifts, ramps, tactile paths, and wheelchair assistance. Contact the Station Master for dedicated support.
The official DMRC app "Delhi Metro Rail" (Android and iOS) shows real-time schedules, platform numbers, and route maps for the Hauz Khas to Lajpat Nagar journey.
The off-peak Smart Card fare from Hauz Khas to Lajpat Nagar is ₹15. 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 ₹2 on the Hauz Khas to Lajpat Nagar route (₹19 vs ₹21 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 Hauz Khas to Lajpat Nagar. A Smart Card at ₹19 per trip is the most economical regular commuting option.
By taking Delhi Metro instead of a car, you save approximately 0.4 kg of CO₂ on the Hauz Khas to Lajpat Nagar journey (4.9 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.
Smart Card passengers save ₹2 (10%) on the Hauz Khas to Lajpat Nagar route. Token/QR fare is ₹21; Smart Card fare is ₹19. Recharge at any Delhi Metro station or via the DMRC app.
💡 Smart Travel Tips — Hauz Khas 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 16-minute journey.
Sunday mornings are the least crowded.
💳 Smart Card Saves Money
Token fare: ₹21 ·
Smart Card: ₹19 (10% off)
Monthly savings: ₹836 for daily commuters.
Monthly savings: ₹836 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 Hauz Khas:
11:45 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 Hauz Khas to Lajpat Nagar (4.9 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
0.1g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
per journey
0.6g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
per journey
0.5g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
vs Car
₹2
💳 Smart Card
savings/trip
savings/trip
🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 0.5g 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 ₹2 (10% discount) on every trip.
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