📍 Quick Answer:
Lajpat Nagar se New Delhi tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 21 minutes lagte hain,
8 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹32 (Token) /
₹29 (Smart Card).
1 interchange hain is route par.
📍 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.
लाजपत नगर से नई दिल्ली — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
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Central Secretariat
सेंट्रल सेक्रेटेरिएट VIO
Platform 4
✓ → Towards KASHMERE GATE
🚉 Get Down Here
VIO
Platform 4✓ → Towards Towards KASHMERE GATE
🚶 Walk ~5 min to next platform
🚆 Board Here
YEL
Platform 2✓ → Towards 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.
📍 Lajpat Nagar → New Delhi Route Map
🗺️ Lajpat Nagar → New Delhi — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 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 Type | Fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Token / QR Code | ₹32 | Buy at counter, token machine, or DMRC app |
| Smart Card | ₹29 | 10% discount on token fare |
| Smart Card Off-Peak | ₹23 | 20% off (off-peak hours) |
| Holiday / Sunday | ₹32 | 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:
Central Secretariat
— Alight from Violet Line
Platform 4
✓ · Board Yellow Line
Platform 2
✓ · 🚶 ~5 min walk
🚇 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.
- 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
Get step-by-step directions, platform numbers, fares, and interchange details using the full interactive finder.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (25 questions)
The Delhi Metro route from Lajpat Nagar to New Delhi is via the Violet Line and Yellow Line. The journey covers 8 stations via the Violet Line and Yellow Line. Use the interactive route finder above to get step-by-step directions.
There are 8 stations between Lajpat Nagar and New Delhi by Delhi Metro (including both the source and destination stations).
The Delhi Metro journey from Lajpat Nagar to New Delhi takes approximately 21 minutes. This estimate does not include waiting time at interchange stations.
The Delhi Metro fare from Lajpat Nagar to New Delhi is ₹32 for a token and ₹29 with a Smart Card (10% discount). The off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹23.
Yes — you need to change trains at 1 interchange station. See the step-by-step route above.
The Delhi Metro route distance from Lajpat Nagar to New Delhi is approximately 9.1 km.
Using a Smart Card for the Lajpat Nagar to New Delhi journey saves ₹3 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹29 vs Token: ₹32.
The first Delhi Metro train from Lajpat Nagar towards New Delhi departs at approximately 5:30 AM on the Violet Line.
The last Delhi Metro train from Lajpat Nagar towards New Delhi is at approximately 11:30 PM on the Violet Line. Plan your journey accordingly.
No. The Lajpat Nagar to New Delhi route requires 1 interchange. Follow the colour-coded signboards.
Check the platform board at Lajpat Nagar for the train going towards New Delhi. Platform Platform No. 2 heads towards Towards start (2). Platform Platform No. 1 heads towards Towards end (1).
The reverse journey from New Delhi to Lajpat Nagar takes the same time (~21 min) and distance (9.1 km). The fare is also ₹32 (token) / ₹29 (Smart Card).
The Lajpat Nagar to New Delhi route has 1 interchange. See the step-by-step section above for which stations to change at.
The best time to travel from Lajpat Nagar to New Delhi 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.
No. Delhi Metro does not run at midnight. The last train from Lajpat Nagar towards New Delhi is at approximately 11:30 PM. For late-night travel, use pre-booked cabs or Delhi Night Bus.
Delhi Metro allows luggage up to 25 kg or 60 cm × 45 cm × 25 cm free of charge on the Lajpat Nagar to New Delhi 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 New Delhi route is covered by CISF security, CCTV at all stations, and dedicated women-only coaches on every train.
Yes. Every Delhi Metro train on the Lajpat Nagar to New Delhi route has at least one dedicated women-only coach at the front of the train, marked with a pink colour band.
Stations on the Lajpat Nagar to New Delhi route have lifts, ramps, tactile paths, and wheelchair assistance. Contact the Station Master for dedicated support.
The official DMRC app "Delhi Metro Rail" (Android and iOS) shows real-time schedules, platform numbers, and route maps for the Lajpat Nagar to New Delhi journey.
Yes. A Smart Card saves ₹3 on the Lajpat Nagar to New Delhi route (₹29 vs ₹32 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.
Delhi Metro does not currently offer route-specific monthly passes for Lajpat Nagar to New Delhi. A Smart Card at ₹29 per trip is the most economical regular commuting option.
By taking Delhi Metro instead of a car, you save approximately 0.8 kg of CO₂ on the Lajpat Nagar to New Delhi journey (9.1 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.
The Lajpat Nagar to New Delhi route has 1 interchange. The Lajpat Nagar to New Delhi route has 1 interchange. See the step-by-step section above for which stations to change at.
💡 Smart Travel Tips — Lajpat Nagar to New Delhi
⏰ 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 21-minute journey.
Sunday mornings are the least crowded.
💳 Smart Card Saves Money
Token fare: ₹32 ·
Smart Card: ₹29 (10% off)
Monthly savings: ₹1276 for daily commuters.
Monthly savings: ₹1276 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 New Delhi (9.1 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
0.2g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
per journey
1.1g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
per journey
0.9g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
vs Car
₹3
💳 Smart Card
savings/trip
savings/trip
🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 0.9g 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 ₹3 (10% discount) on every trip.
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