📍 Quick Answer:
Iit se Lajpat Nagar tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 23 minutes lagte hain,
7 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹32 (Token) /
₹29 (Smart Card).
2 interchanges hain is route par.
📍 Route Overview
The Delhi Metro route from Iit to Lajpat Nagar covers approximately 6.1 km with a travel time of around 23 minutes. The journey passes through 7 stations and requires 2 interchanges.
This route uses the Magenta Line, Yellow Line, Pink Line lines of the Delhi Metro network, connecting these two stations efficiently across Delhi NCR.
आईआईटी से लाजपत नगर — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Iit to Lajpat Nagar by Delhi Metro is approximately 23 minutes, covering a distance of 6.1 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 31 minutes.
📍 Iit → Lajpat Nagar Route Map
🗺️ Iit → Lajpat Nagar — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Iit to Lajpat Nagar is calculated based on the distance of 6.1 km as per the DMRC fare chart (w.e.f. August 2025).
| Ticket Type | Fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Token / QR Code | ₹32 | Buy at counter, token machine, or DMRC app |
| Smart Card | ₹29 | 10% discount on token fare |
| Smart Card Off-Peak | ₹23 | 20% off (off-peak hours) |
| Holiday / Sunday | ₹32 | 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:
Dilli Haat Ina
— Alight from Yellow Line
Platform 2
✓ · Board Pink Line
Platform 3
✓ ℹ️ Towards the next station - SOUTH EXTENSION ( − )
· 🚶 ~5 min walk
🚇 Metro Lines & Train Timings
💡 Travel Tips
- Trains run every 2–4 minutes during peak hours on major lines.
- DMRC prepaid auto counters inside stations offer fair, fixed-rate rides.
- Keep luggage to carry-on size — bags over 60 cm are chargeable.
- Lost property can be reported at the nearest station master office.
- 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.
📋 Journey Summary
Quick summary — Iit to Lajpat Nagar: ₹32 fare, ~23 minutes, 7 stations via Magenta Line and Yellow Line and Pink Line, 2 interchanges.
🚇 Related Metro Lines
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
Click (+) on any station for details
Hauz Khas
हौज़ खास MAG
Platform 3
✓ → Towards BOTANICAL GARDEN
🔄 Change Line: MAG → YEL
🚉 Get Down Here
MAG
Platform 3✓ → Towards Towards BOTANICAL GARDEN
🚶 Walk ~5 min to next platform
🚆 Board Here
YEL
Platform 2✓ → Towards Towards SAMAYPUR BADLI
Dilli Haat Ina
दिल्ली हाट आईएनए YEL
Platform 2
✓ → Towards SAMAYPUR BADLI
🔄 Change Line: YEL → PNK
🚉 Get Down Here
YEL
Platform 2✓ → Towards Towards SAMAYPUR BADLI
🚶 Walk ~5 min to next platform
🚆 Board Here
PNK
Platform 3✓ → Towards Towards BURARI
South Extension
साउथ एक्सटेंशन PNK
Platform 1
✓ ℹ️ Towards the next station - LAJPAT NAGAR ( − )
→ Towards BURARI
Lajpat Nagar
लाजपत नगर PNK
Platform 3
✓ ℹ️ Towards the next station - VINOBAPURI ( − )
→ Towards BURARI
📍 Nearby Routes from Iit
🔍 Interactive Route Finder
Get step-by-step directions, platform numbers, fares, and interchange details using the full interactive finder.
Find Route from Iit to Lajpat NagarOpens in a new tab · Full metro map, platform numbers & live interchange guide
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (25 questions)
The Delhi Metro journey from Iit to Lajpat Nagar takes approximately 23 minutes. This estimate does not include waiting time at interchange stations.
The Delhi Metro fare from Iit to Lajpat Nagar is ₹32 for a token and ₹29 with a Smart Card (10% discount). The off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹23.
Yes — you need to change trains at 2 interchange stations. See the step-by-step route above.
The Delhi Metro route distance from Iit to Lajpat Nagar is approximately 6.1 km.
Using a Smart Card for the Iit to Lajpat Nagar journey saves ₹3 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹29 vs Token: ₹32.
The first Delhi Metro train from Iit towards Lajpat Nagar departs at approximately 5:30 AM on the Magenta Line.
The last Delhi Metro train from Iit towards Lajpat Nagar is at approximately 11:30 PM on the Magenta Line. Plan your journey accordingly.
Check the platform board at Iit 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 Iit takes the same time (~23 min) and distance (6.1 km). The fare is also ₹32 (token) / ₹29 (Smart Card).
The Iit to Lajpat Nagar route has 2 interchanges. See the step-by-step section above for which stations to change at.
The best time to travel from Iit 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 Iit 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 Iit 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 Iit to Lajpat Nagar route. Oversized items may be restricted. All bags go through X-ray at entry.
Yes. Every Delhi Metro train on the Iit 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 Iit 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 Iit to Lajpat Nagar journey.
Yes. A Smart Card saves ₹3 on the Iit to Lajpat Nagar route (₹29 vs ₹32 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 Iit to Lajpat Nagar. A Smart Card at ₹29 per trip is the most economical regular commuting option.
Smart Card passengers save ₹3 (10%) on the Iit to Lajpat Nagar route. Token/QR fare is ₹32; Smart Card fare is ₹29. Recharge at any Delhi Metro station or via the DMRC app.
The Iit to Lajpat Nagar route has 2 interchanges. The Iit to Lajpat Nagar route has 2 interchanges. See the step-by-step section above for which stations to change at.
Yes. Buy a QR code ticket via the DMRC Momentum 2.0 app or WhatsApp chatbot for your Iit to Lajpat Nagar trip. Scan it at the AFC gate at Iit to enter, then scan again at Lajpat Nagar to exit — valid for one journey, usually within 130 minutes.
Yes. On every train between Iit and Lajpat Nagar, the first coach in the direction of travel is reserved for women, marked with pink signage. Men may travel in it only while accompanying a woman, child, or senior/differently-abled passenger.
Travelling from Iit to Lajpat Nagar, let passengers exit before boarding, queue on the marked platform lines, stand right on escalators, avoid loud calls or music, and offer priority seats to those who need them — especially useful advice if you're changing lines en route.
💡 Smart Travel Tips — Iit 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 23-minute journey.
Sunday mornings are the least crowded.
💳 Smart Card Saves Money
Token fare: ₹32 ·
Smart Card: ₹29 (10% off)
Monthly savings: ₹1276 for daily commuters.
Monthly savings: ₹1276 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 Iit:
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 Iit to Lajpat Nagar (6.1 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
0.1g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
per journey
0.7g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
per journey
0.6g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
vs Car
₹3
💳 Smart Card
savings/trip
savings/trip
🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 0.6g 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.
🔗 Related Metro Routes
Routes from Iit
Iit → Welcome metro routeआईआईटी → वेलकम metro finder
Iit → Kashmere Gate metro routeआईआईटी → कश्मीरी गेट metro finder
Iit → Inderlok metro routeआईआईटी → इंदरलोक metro finder
Iit → Netaji Subhash Place metro routeआईआईटी → नेताजी सुभाष प्लेस metro finder
Iit → Azadpur metro routeआईआईटी → आज़ादपुर metro finder
Routes to Lajpat Nagar
Welcome → Lajpat Nagar metro routeवेलकम → लाजपत नगर metro finder
Kashmere Gate → Lajpat Nagar metro routeकश्मीरी गेट → लाजपत नगर metro finder
Inderlok → Lajpat Nagar metro routeइंदरलोक → लाजपत नगर metro finder
Netaji Subhash Place → Lajpat Nagar metro routeनेताजी सुभाष प्लेस → लाजपत नगर metro finder
Azadpur → Lajpat Nagar metro routeआज़ादपुर → लाजपत नगर metro finder
Iit Metro Station (आईआईटी मेट्रो स्टेशन) Lajpat Nagar Metro Station (लाजपत नगर मेट्रो स्टेशन)