📍 Quick Answer:
Kailash Colony se Lajpat Nagar tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 5 minutes lagte hain,
3 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹21 (Token) /
₹19 (Smart Card).
📍 Route Overview
Travelling from Kailash Colony to Lajpat Nagar by Delhi Metro takes approximately 5 minutes covering 3.1 km across 3 stations. This is a direct route with no interchange required.
कैलाश कॉलोनी से लाजपत नगर — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Kailash Colony to Lajpat Nagar by Delhi Metro is approximately 5 minutes, covering a distance of 3.1 km.
📍 Kailash Colony → Lajpat Nagar Route Map
🗺️ Kailash Colony → Lajpat Nagar — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Kailash Colony to Lajpat Nagar is calculated based on the distance of 3.1 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 |
🚇 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.
- Download the official DMRC app for real-time train tracking, recharge, and travel updates.
📋 Journey Summary
The Kailash Colony–Lajpat Nagar journey covers 3 stations on Violet Line in about 5 minutes (a direct journey with no interchange), fare ₹21.
🚇 Related Metro Lines
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
🎉 Direct Route — No Interchange Required!
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📍 Nearby Routes from Kailash Colony
🔍 Interactive Route Finder
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (25 questions)
The Delhi Metro route from Kailash Colony to Lajpat Nagar is via the Violet Line. The journey covers 3 stations via the Violet Line. Use the interactive route finder above to get step-by-step directions.
There are 3 stations between Kailash Colony and Lajpat Nagar by Delhi Metro (including both the source and destination stations).
The Delhi Metro journey from Kailash Colony to Lajpat Nagar takes approximately 5 minutes. This estimate does not include waiting time at interchange stations.
No — this is a direct route on the Violet Line. No train change required.
The Delhi Metro route distance from Kailash Colony to Lajpat Nagar is approximately 3.1 km.
The first Delhi Metro train from Kailash Colony towards Lajpat Nagar departs at approximately 5:30 AM on the Violet Line.
The last Delhi Metro train from Kailash Colony towards Lajpat Nagar is at approximately 11:30 PM on the Violet Line. Plan your journey accordingly.
Yes. The Kailash Colony to Lajpat Nagar route is direct — no interchange needed. You stay on the Violet Line throughout.
Check the platform board at Kailash Colony 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 Kailash Colony takes the same time (~5 min) and distance (3.1 km). The fare is also ₹21 (token) / ₹19 (Smart Card).
The Kailash Colony to Lajpat Nagar route has no interchanges. It is a single-line journey on the Violet Line.
The best time to travel from Kailash Colony 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 Kailash Colony 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 Kailash Colony 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 Kailash Colony 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 Kailash Colony to Lajpat Nagar route is covered by CISF security, CCTV at all stations, and dedicated women-only coaches on every train.
Stations on the Kailash Colony 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 Kailash Colony to Lajpat Nagar journey.
The off-peak Smart Card fare from Kailash Colony 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 Kailash Colony to Lajpat Nagar route (₹19 vs ₹21 token). Smart Cards also skip the token queue and offer off-peak discounts.
By taking Delhi Metro instead of a car, you save approximately 0.3 kg of CO₂ on the Kailash Colony to Lajpat Nagar journey (3.1 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.
The Kailash Colony to Lajpat Nagar route has no interchange. The Kailash Colony to Lajpat Nagar route has no interchanges. It is a single-line journey on the Violet Line.
Yes. Buy a QR code ticket via the DMRC Momentum 2.0 app or WhatsApp chatbot for your Kailash Colony to Lajpat Nagar trip. Scan it at the AFC gate at Kailash Colony to enter, then scan again at Lajpat Nagar to exit — valid for one journey, usually within 130 minutes.
Yes. On every train between Kailash Colony 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 Kailash Colony 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 — Kailash Colony 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 5-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 Kailash Colony:
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 Kailash Colony to Lajpat Nagar (3.1 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
0.1g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
per journey
0.4g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
per journey
0.3g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
vs Car
₹2
💳 Smart Card
savings/trip
savings/trip
🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 0.3g 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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Kailash Colony Metro Station (कैलाश कॉलोनी मेट्रो स्टेशन) Lajpat Nagar Metro Station (लाजपत नगर मेट्रो स्टेशन)