Lajpat Nagar Model Town Delhi Metro Route
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📍 Route Overview
The Lajpat Nagar to Model Town metro route is one of Delhi Metro's efficient connections, spanning 16.9 km in approximately 37 minutes. Commuters travel through 16 stations via the Violet Line, Yellow Line lines. A train change at 1 interchange station is needed.
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Lajpat Nagar to Model Town by Delhi Metro is approximately 37 minutes, covering a distance of 16.9 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 41 minutes.
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Lajpat Nagar to Model Town is calculated based on the distance of 16.9 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:
🚇 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.
🔍 Interactive Route Finder
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
There are 16 stations between Lajpat Nagar and Model Town, including both the start and end stations.
The metro fare from Lajpat Nagar to Model Town is ₹43 for a Token/QR Code ticket and ₹39 with a Smart Card (10% discount). Off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹31.
The metro journey from Lajpat Nagar to Model Town takes approximately 37 minutes. If you include interchange wait time, allow 41 minutes total.
Yes — you need to change trains 1 time on this route. The step-by-step route above shows exactly where to change.
The metro route distance from Lajpat Nagar to Model Town is approximately 16.9 km.
The first metro from Lajpat Nagar towards Model Town 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 Model Town (16.9 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
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