📍 Quick Answer:
Lajpat Nagar se Nehru Place tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 7 minutes lagte hain,
4 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹21 (Token) /
₹19 (Smart Card).
📍 Route Overview
Travelling from Lajpat Nagar to Nehru Place by Delhi Metro takes approximately 7 minutes covering 4.7 km across 4 stations. This is a direct route with no interchange required.
लाजपत नगर से नेहरू प्लेस — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Lajpat Nagar to Nehru Place by Delhi Metro is approximately 7 minutes, covering a distance of 4.7 km.
📍 Lajpat Nagar → Nehru Place Route Map
🗺️ Lajpat Nagar → Nehru Place — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Lajpat Nagar to Nehru Place is calculated based on the distance of 4.7 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
- Avoid peak hours (8–10 AM and 5–8 PM) for a more comfortable commute.
- Recharge your Smart Card to get 10% discount on every trip.
- Stand to the right on escalators so others can walk past on the left.
- Keep your metro token or card ready before reaching the exit gates.
- Download the official DMRC app for real-time train tracking, recharge, and travel updates.
📋 Journey Summary
Quick summary — Lajpat Nagar to Nehru Place: ₹21 fare, ~7 minutes, 4 stations via Violet Line, a direct journey with no interchange.
🚇 Related Metro Lines
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🎉 Direct Route — No Interchange Required!
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📍 Nearby Routes from Lajpat Nagar
🔍 Interactive Route Finder
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (25 questions)
The Delhi Metro route from Lajpat Nagar to Nehru Place is via the Violet Line. The journey covers 4 stations via the Violet Line. Use the interactive route finder above to get step-by-step directions.
There are 4 stations between Lajpat Nagar and Nehru Place by Delhi Metro (including both the source and destination stations).
The Delhi Metro journey from Lajpat Nagar to Nehru Place takes approximately 7 minutes. This estimate does not include waiting time at interchange stations.
The Delhi Metro fare from Lajpat Nagar to Nehru Place is ₹21 for a token and ₹19 with a Smart Card (10% discount). The off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹15.
No — this is a direct route on the Violet Line. No train change required.
The Delhi Metro route distance from Lajpat Nagar to Nehru Place is approximately 4.7 km.
Using a Smart Card for the Lajpat Nagar to Nehru Place journey saves ₹2 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹19 vs Token: ₹21.
The last Delhi Metro train from Lajpat Nagar towards Nehru Place is at approximately 11:30 PM on the Violet Line. Plan your journey accordingly.
Yes. The Lajpat Nagar to Nehru Place route is direct — no interchange needed. You stay on the Violet Line throughout.
Check the platform board at Lajpat Nagar for the train going towards Nehru Place. Platform Platform No. 2 heads towards Towards start (2). Platform Platform No. 1 heads towards Towards end (1).
The reverse journey from Nehru Place to Lajpat Nagar takes the same time (~7 min) and distance (4.7 km). The fare is also ₹21 (token) / ₹19 (Smart Card).
The best time to travel from Lajpat Nagar to Nehru Place 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 Lajpat Nagar as source and Nehru Place as destination for the optimal route, station count, travel time, fare, and interchange details.
Delhi Metro allows luggage up to 25 kg or 60 cm × 45 cm × 25 cm free of charge on the Lajpat Nagar to Nehru Place 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 Nehru Place route is covered by CISF security, CCTV at all stations, and dedicated women-only coaches on every train.
Stations on the Lajpat Nagar to Nehru Place route have lifts, ramps, tactile paths, and wheelchair assistance. Contact the Station Master for dedicated support.
The off-peak Smart Card fare from Lajpat Nagar to Nehru Place 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 Lajpat Nagar to Nehru Place route (₹19 vs ₹21 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.
By taking Delhi Metro instead of a car, you save approximately 0.4 kg of CO₂ on the Lajpat Nagar to Nehru Place journey (4.7 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.
Smart Card passengers save ₹2 (10%) on the Lajpat Nagar to Nehru Place route. Token/QR fare is ₹21; Smart Card fare is ₹19. Recharge at any Delhi Metro station or via the DMRC app.
The Lajpat Nagar to Nehru Place route has no interchange. The Lajpat Nagar to Nehru Place 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 Lajpat Nagar to Nehru Place trip. Scan it at the AFC gate at Lajpat Nagar to enter, then scan again at Nehru Place to exit — valid for one journey, usually within 130 minutes.
Yes. On every train between Lajpat Nagar and Nehru Place, 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 Lajpat Nagar to Nehru Place, 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 — Lajpat Nagar to Nehru Place
⏰ 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 7-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 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 Nehru Place (4.7 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
0.1g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
per journey
0.6g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
per journey
0.5g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
vs Car
₹2
💳 Smart Card
savings/trip
savings/trip
🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 0.5g 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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