📍 Quick Answer:
Iit se Sarai tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 38 minutes lagte hain,
15 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹43 (Token) /
₹39 (Smart Card).
1 interchange hain is route par.
📍 Route Overview
Travelling from Iit to Sarai by Delhi Metro takes approximately 38 minutes covering 19.6 km across 15 stations. The route involves 1 interchange — details are shown in the step-by-step guide below.
आईआईटी से सराय — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Iit to Sarai by Delhi Metro is approximately 38 minutes, covering a distance of 19.6 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 42 minutes.
📍 Iit → Sarai Route Map
🗺️ Iit → Sarai — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Iit to Sarai is calculated based on the distance of 19.6 km as per the DMRC fare chart (w.e.f. August 2025).
| Ticket Type | Fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Token / QR Code | ₹43 | Buy at counter, token machine, or DMRC app |
| Smart Card | ₹39 | 10% discount on token fare |
| Smart Card Off-Peak | ₹31 | 20% off (off-peak hours) |
| Holiday / Sunday | ₹43 | 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:
Kalkaji Mandir
— Alight from Magenta Line
Platform 3
✓ · Board Violet Line
Platform 1
✓ · 🚶 ~5 min walk
🚇 Metro Lines & Train Timings
💡 Travel Tips
- Check the direction board carefully at interchange stations.
- Women-only coaches are at the front of every Delhi Metro train.
- Download the official DMRC app for real-time train tracking and recharge.
- Token machines accept ₹10, ₹20, ₹50 and ₹100 notes and coins.
- 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
The Iit–Sarai journey covers 15 stations on Magenta Line and Violet Line in about 38 minutes (1 interchange), fare ₹43.
🚇 Related Metro Lines
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
Click (+) on any station for details
Kalkaji Mandir
कालकाजी मंदिर MAG
Platform 3
✓ → Towards BOTANICAL GARDEN
🔄 Change Line: MAG → VIO
🚉 Get Down Here
MAG
Platform 3✓ → Towards Towards BOTANICAL GARDEN
🚶 Walk ~5 min to next platform
🚆 Board Here
VIO
Platform 1✓ → Towards Towards RAJA NAHAR SINGH
📍 Nearby Routes from Iit
🔍 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 Iit to Sarai is via the Magenta Line and Violet Line. The journey covers 15 stations via the Magenta Line and Violet Line. Use the interactive route finder above to get step-by-step directions.
There are 15 stations between Iit and Sarai by Delhi Metro (including both the source and destination stations).
The Delhi Metro journey from Iit to Sarai takes approximately 38 minutes. This estimate does not include waiting time at interchange stations.
The Delhi Metro fare from Iit to Sarai is ₹43 for a token and ₹39 with a Smart Card (10% discount). The off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹31.
The Delhi Metro route distance from Iit to Sarai is approximately 19.6 km.
The last Delhi Metro train from Iit towards Sarai 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 Sarai. Platform Platform No. 2 heads towards Towards start (2). Platform Platform No. 1 heads towards Towards end (1).
The reverse journey from Sarai to Iit takes the same time (~38 min) and distance (19.6 km). The fare is also ₹43 (token) / ₹39 (Smart Card).
The Iit to Sarai route has 1 interchange. See the step-by-step section above for which stations to change at.
The best time to travel from Iit to Sarai 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 Sarai 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 Sarai 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 Sarai 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 Iit to Sarai 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 Iit to Sarai 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 Sarai 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 Sarai journey.
The off-peak Smart Card fare from Iit to Sarai is ₹31. 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 ₹4 on the Iit to Sarai route (₹39 vs ₹43 token). Smart Cards also skip the token queue and offer off-peak discounts.
Delhi Metro does not currently offer route-specific monthly passes for Iit to Sarai. A Smart Card at ₹39 per trip is the most economical regular commuting option.
Smart Card passengers save ₹4 (10%) on the Iit to Sarai route. Token/QR fare is ₹43; Smart Card fare is ₹39. Recharge at any Delhi Metro station or via the DMRC app.
The Iit to Sarai route has 1 interchange. The Iit to Sarai route has 1 interchange. 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 Sarai trip. Scan it at the AFC gate at Iit to enter, then scan again at Sarai to exit — valid for one journey, usually within 130 minutes.
Yes. On every train between Iit and Sarai, 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 Sarai, 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 Sarai
⏰ 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 38-minute journey.
Sunday mornings are the least crowded.
💳 Smart Card Saves Money
Token fare: ₹43 ·
Smart Card: ₹39 (10% off)
Monthly savings: ₹1716 for daily commuters.
Monthly savings: ₹1716 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 Sarai (19.6 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
0.3g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
per journey
2.4g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
per journey
2.1g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
vs Car
₹4
💳 Smart Card
savings/trip
savings/trip
🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 2.1g 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 ₹4 (10% discount) on every trip.
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Iit Metro Station (आईआईटी मेट्रो स्टेशन) Sarai Metro Station (सराय मेट्रो स्टेशन)