Lajpat Nagar New Delhi Delhi Metro Route

⇄ Reverse Route
💰 ₹32 Token
💳 ₹29 Smart Card
⏱ 21 min
🚉 8 stations
📍 9.1 km
🔄 1 interchange

📍 Route Overview

Travelling from Lajpat Nagar to New Delhi by Delhi Metro takes approximately 21 minutes covering 9.1 km across 8 stations. The route involves 1 interchange — details are shown in the step-by-step guide below.

🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List

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Lajpat Nagar VIO Platform 2 → Towards KASHMERE GATE
Jangpura VIO Platform 2 → Towards KASHMERE GATE
Jln Stadium VIO Platform 2 → Towards KASHMERE GATE
Khan Market VIO Platform 2 → Towards KASHMERE GATE
Central Secretariat VIO Platform 4 → Towards KASHMERE GATE
🔄 Change: Violet LineYellow Line · Walk ~5 min
Patel Chowk YEL Platform 2 → Towards SAMAYPUR BADLI
Rajiv Chowk YEL Platform 2 → Towards SAMAYPUR BADLI
New Delhi YEL Platform 2 → Towards SAMAYPUR BADLI

⏱ Distance & Travel Time

The total travel time from Lajpat Nagar to New Delhi by Delhi Metro is approximately 21 minutes, covering a distance of 9.1 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 25 minutes.

💰 Fare Details

The metro fare from Lajpat Nagar to New Delhi is calculated based on the distance of 9.1 km as per the DMRC fare chart (w.e.f. August 2025).

Ticket TypeFareNotes
Token / QR Code₹32Buy at counter, token machine, or DMRC app
Smart Card₹2910% discount on token fare
Smart Card Off-Peak₹2320% off (off-peak hours)
Holiday / Sunday₹32Same as token fare
Tourist Card (1 Day)₹200Unlimited rides — valid from first trip
Tourist Card (3 Days)₹500Unlimited rides for 3 consecutive days
Children (under 3 yrs)FreeMust be accompanied by adult
⚠️ Ticketless Penalty₹250Always carry a valid ticket

🔄 Interchange Stations

You will need to change metro lines at the following interchange station on this journey:

Central Secretariat — Alight from Violet Line Platform 4 · Board Yellow Line Platform 2 · 🚶 ~5 min walk

🚇 Metro Lines & Train Timings

🌅 First Train: 5:30 AM
🌙 Last Train: 11:30 PM
⏱ Frequency: 4-7 minutes
🌅 First Train: 5:15 AM
🌙 Last Train: 11:45 PM
⏱ Frequency: 3-5 minutes

💡 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.
  • 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

There are 8 stations between Lajpat Nagar and New Delhi, including both the start and end stations.

The metro fare from Lajpat Nagar to New Delhi is ₹32 for a Token/QR Code ticket and ₹29 with a Smart Card (10% discount). Off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹23.

The metro journey from Lajpat Nagar to New Delhi takes approximately 21 minutes. If you include interchange wait time, allow 25 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 New Delhi is approximately 9.1 km.

The first metro from Lajpat Nagar towards New Delhi departs at approximately 5:30 AM and the last train is at 11:30 PM. Trains run every 4-7 minutes during peak hours.

Lajpat Nagar Metro Station New Delhi Metro Station