Lajpat Nagar Sarai Delhi Metro Route
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📍 Route Overview
The Lajpat Nagar to Sarai metro route is one of Delhi Metro's efficient connections, spanning 18.6 km in approximately 28 minutes. Commuters travel through 13 stations via the Violet Line line. No train change is required for this journey.
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Lajpat Nagar to Sarai by Delhi Metro is approximately 28 minutes, covering a distance of 18.6 km.
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Lajpat Nagar to Sarai is calculated based on the distance of 18.6 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 |
🚇 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.
- Download the official DMRC app for real-time train tracking, recharge, and travel updates.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
There are 13 stations between Lajpat Nagar and Sarai, including both the start and end stations.
The metro fare from Lajpat Nagar to Sarai 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 Sarai takes approximately 28 minutes. If you include interchange wait time, allow 28 minutes total.
No — Lajpat Nagar to Sarai is a direct route on a single metro line. No train change is required.
The metro route distance from Lajpat Nagar to Sarai is approximately 18.6 km.
The first metro from Lajpat Nagar towards Sarai 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 Sarai (18.6 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
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