📍 Quick Answer:
Lajpat Nagar se Central Secretariat tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 9 minutes lagte hain,
5 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹32 (Token) /
₹29 (Smart Card).
📍 Route Overview
Travelling from Lajpat Nagar to Central Secretariat by Delhi Metro takes approximately 9 minutes covering 6.2 km across 5 stations. This is a direct route with no interchange required.
लाजपत नगर से सेंट्रल सेक्रेटेरिएट — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
🎉 Direct Route — No Interchange Required!
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⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Lajpat Nagar to Central Secretariat by Delhi Metro is approximately 9 minutes, covering a distance of 6.2 km.
📍 Lajpat Nagar → Central Secretariat Route Map
🗺️ Lajpat Nagar → Central Secretariat — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Lajpat Nagar to Central Secretariat is calculated based on the distance of 6.2 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 |
🚇 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.
- Download the official DMRC app for real-time train tracking, recharge, and travel updates.
🔍 Interactive Route Finder
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (25 questions)
The Delhi Metro route from Lajpat Nagar to Central Secretariat is via the Violet Line. The journey covers 5 stations via the Violet Line. Use the interactive route finder above to get step-by-step directions.
There are 5 stations between Lajpat Nagar and Central Secretariat by Delhi Metro (including both the source and destination stations).
The Delhi Metro journey from Lajpat Nagar to Central Secretariat takes approximately 9 minutes. This estimate does not include waiting time at interchange stations.
The Delhi Metro fare from Lajpat Nagar to Central Secretariat is ₹32 for a token and ₹29 with a Smart Card (10% discount). The off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹23.
No — this is a direct route on the Violet Line. No train change required.
The Delhi Metro route distance from Lajpat Nagar to Central Secretariat is approximately 6.2 km.
Using a Smart Card for the Lajpat Nagar to Central Secretariat journey saves ₹3 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹29 vs Token: ₹32.
The first Delhi Metro train from Lajpat Nagar towards Central Secretariat departs at approximately 5:30 AM on the Violet Line.
The last Delhi Metro train from Lajpat Nagar towards Central Secretariat is at approximately 11:30 PM on the Violet Line. Plan your journey accordingly.
Check the platform board at Lajpat Nagar for the train going towards Central Secretariat. Platform Platform No. 2 heads towards Towards start (2). Platform Platform No. 1 heads towards Towards end (1).
The Lajpat Nagar to Central Secretariat route has no interchanges. It is a single-line journey on the Violet Line.
The best time to travel from Lajpat Nagar to Central Secretariat 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.
No. Delhi Metro does not run at midnight. The last train from Lajpat Nagar towards Central Secretariat 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 Lajpat Nagar to Central Secretariat 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 Lajpat Nagar to Central Secretariat 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 Lajpat Nagar to Central Secretariat route has at least one dedicated women-only coach at the front of the train, marked with a pink colour band.
Stations on the Lajpat Nagar to Central Secretariat 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 Lajpat Nagar to Central Secretariat journey.
The off-peak Smart Card fare from Lajpat Nagar to Central Secretariat is ₹23. 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 ₹3 on the Lajpat Nagar to Central Secretariat 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 Lajpat Nagar to Central Secretariat. A Smart Card at ₹29 per trip is the most economical regular commuting option.
By taking Delhi Metro instead of a car, you save approximately 0.6 kg of CO₂ on the Lajpat Nagar to Central Secretariat journey (6.2 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.
Smart Card passengers save ₹3 (10%) on the Lajpat Nagar to Central Secretariat route. Token/QR fare is ₹32; Smart Card fare is ₹29. Recharge at any Delhi Metro station or via the DMRC app.
The Lajpat Nagar to Central Secretariat route has no interchange. The Lajpat Nagar to Central Secretariat route has no interchanges. It is a single-line journey on the Violet Line.
💡 Smart Travel Tips — Lajpat Nagar to Central Secretariat
⏰ 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 9-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 Lajpat Nagar:
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 Lajpat Nagar to Central Secretariat (6.2 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.
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