Lal Quila Lajpat Nagar Delhi Metro Route
⇄ Reverse Route
📍 Route Overview
The Delhi Metro route from Lal Quila to Lajpat Nagar covers approximately 15.5 km with a travel time of around 23 minutes. The journey passes through 11 stations on a single direct line — no interchange needed.
This route uses the Violet Line line of the Delhi Metro network, connecting these two stations efficiently across Delhi NCR.
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Lal Quila to Lajpat Nagar by Delhi Metro is approximately 23 minutes, covering a distance of 15.5 km.
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Lal Quila to Lajpat Nagar is calculated based on the distance of 15.5 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
- 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.
- Download the official DMRC app for real-time train tracking, recharge, and travel updates.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
There are 11 stations between Lal Quila and Lajpat Nagar, including both the start and end stations.
The metro fare from Lal Quila to Lajpat Nagar 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 Lal Quila to Lajpat Nagar takes approximately 23 minutes. If you include interchange wait time, allow 23 minutes total.
No — Lal Quila to Lajpat Nagar is a direct route on a single metro line. No train change is required.
The metro route distance from Lal Quila to Lajpat Nagar is approximately 15.5 km.
The first metro from Lal Quila towards Lajpat Nagar 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 Lal Quila to Lajpat Nagar (15.5 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
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