Lajpat Nagar Kailash Colony Delhi Metro Route
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📍 Route Overview
The Delhi Metro route from Lajpat Nagar to Kailash Colony covers approximately 3.1 km with a travel time of around 5 minutes. The journey passes through 3 stations on a single direct line — no interchange needed.
This route uses the Violet Line line of the Delhi Metro network, connecting these two stations efficiently across Delhi NCR.
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Lajpat Nagar to Kailash Colony by Delhi Metro is approximately 5 minutes, covering a distance of 3.1 km.
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Lajpat Nagar to Kailash Colony 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
- 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.
- Download the official DMRC app for real-time train tracking, recharge, and travel updates.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 stations between Lajpat Nagar and Kailash Colony, including both the start and end stations.
The metro fare from Lajpat Nagar to Kailash Colony is ₹21 for a Token/QR Code ticket and ₹19 with a Smart Card (10% discount). Off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹15.
The metro journey from Lajpat Nagar to Kailash Colony takes approximately 5 minutes. If you include interchange wait time, allow 5 minutes total.
No — Lajpat Nagar to Kailash Colony is a direct route on a single metro line. No train change is required.
The metro route distance from Lajpat Nagar to Kailash Colony is approximately 3.1 km.
The first metro from Lajpat Nagar towards Kailash Colony departs at approximately 5:30 AM and the last train is at 11:30 PM. Trains run every 4-7 minutes during peak hours.
🌱 Environmental Impact — Why Take the Metro?
Taking the Delhi Metro from Lajpat Nagar to Kailash Colony (3.1 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
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