Lajpat Nagar Shalimar Bagh Delhi Metro Route
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📍 Route Overview
The Lajpat Nagar to Shalimar Bagh metro route is one of Delhi Metro's efficient connections, spanning 14.6 km in approximately 32 minutes. Commuters travel through 16 stations via the Pink 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 Shalimar Bagh by Delhi Metro is approximately 32 minutes, covering a distance of 14.6 km.
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Lajpat Nagar to Shalimar Bagh is calculated based on the distance of 14.6 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
- Smart Card balance can be checked at any yellow card reader inside the station.
- Eating and drinking inside metro premises is strictly prohibited.
- Disabled-friendly lifts and ramps are available at all interchange stations.
- Use the last coach to exit near the escalator at most stations.
- Download the official DMRC app for real-time train tracking, recharge, and travel updates.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
There are 16 stations between Lajpat Nagar and Shalimar Bagh, including both the start and end stations.
The metro fare from Lajpat Nagar to Shalimar Bagh 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 Shalimar Bagh takes approximately 32 minutes. If you include interchange wait time, allow 32 minutes total.
No — Lajpat Nagar to Shalimar Bagh is a direct route on a single metro line. No train change is required.
The metro route distance from Lajpat Nagar to Shalimar Bagh is approximately 14.6 km.
The first metro from Lajpat Nagar towards Shalimar Bagh departs at approximately 5:00 AM and the last train is at 11:30 PM. Trains run every 4-6 minutes during peak hours.
🌱 Environmental Impact — Why Take the Metro?
Taking the Delhi Metro from Lajpat Nagar to Shalimar Bagh (14.6 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
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