Lajpat Nagar → New Delhi Metro Route
⇄ Reverse Route📍 Route Overview
The Delhi Metro route from Lajpat Nagar to New Delhi covers approximately 9.1 km with a travel time of approximately 21 minutes. The journey passes through 8 stations and requires 1 interchange.
🚇 Metro Lines Used
💰 Fare Information
| Ticket Type | Fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Token / QR Code | ₹32 | Buy at counter or token machine |
| Smart Card | ₹29 | 10% discount on token fare |
| Smart Card Off-Peak | ₹23 | 20% discount (off-peak hours) |
| Holiday / Sunday | ₹32 | Same as token fare |
| Tourist Card (1 Day) | ₹200 | Unlimited travel for 1 day |
| Tourist Card (3 Days) | ₹500 | Unlimited travel for 3 days |
🗺️ Step-by-Step Route — Station List
🔄 Interchange Stations
💡 Travel Tips
- Yellow Line (Line 2) passes through the busiest interchange — Rajiv Chowk.
- Platform-side doors open only when train is aligned — stand in marked zones.
- Escalators and lifts available at most stations for accessibility.
- Tourist cards (₹200/day or ₹500/3 days) offer unlimited travel.
- At interchange stations, follow the signboards carefully — they are colour-coded by metro line.
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🗺️ Complete Journey Guide: Lajpat Nagar to New Delhi
Travelling from Lajpat Nagar to New Delhi by Delhi Metro covers 9.1 km across 8 stations in approximately 21 minutes. This journey requires 1 interchange. Follow the colour-coded signboards inside the station to reach the correct platform for your connecting train.
The token fare is ₹32 and Smart Card fare is ₹29 (10% discount). Lajpat Nagar is an underground station. New Delhi is an elevated station. The first train on this route departs around 5:30 AM and the last train runs till approximately 11:30 PM.
Interchange guide: At Central Secretariat, alight from the Violet Line (Platform 4) and board the Yellow Line (Platform 2).
💡 Passenger Tips for This Route
Save ₹3 on this trip. Load ₹500+ for best value.
Travel before 8 AM or after 9 PM for 20% extra Smart Card discount.
Check platform direction before boarding — 8 stations, 9.1 km journey.
Follow colour-coded signs. Allow 3–5 min for platform change at interchange.
Download official DMRC app for real-time train tracking and Smart Card recharge.
Visiting Delhi? ₹200/day or ₹500/3-day unlimited travel card available.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many stations are there from Lajpat Nagar to New Delhi?
There are 8 stations between Lajpat Nagar and New Delhi, covering a distance of 9.1 km.
What is the metro fare from Lajpat Nagar to New Delhi?
Token/QR fare: ₹32. Smart Card fare: ₹29 (10% discount). Off-peak Smart Card: ₹23 (20% discount). Tourist Card: ₹200/day unlimited or ₹500 for 3 days.
How long does the metro take from Lajpat Nagar to New Delhi?
The journey takes approximately 21 minutes covering 9.1 km across 8 stations with 1 interchange.
Is there a direct metro from Lajpat Nagar to New Delhi?
No direct route — this journey requires 1 interchange. Change trains at Central Secretariat.
What is the first and last metro from Lajpat Nagar to New Delhi?
Violet Line: First train 5:30 AM, last train 11:30 PM, every 4-7 minutes. Yellow Line: First train 5:15 AM, last train 11:45 PM, every 3-5 minutes.
Which metro line goes from Lajpat Nagar to New Delhi?
This route uses the Violet Line and Yellow Line. You need to change trains at Central Secretariat.
Learn more about Lajpat Nagar Metro Station and New Delhi Metro Station .