📍 Quick Answer:
Nehru Place se Lajpat Nagar tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 7 minutes lagte hain,
4 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹21 (Token) /
₹19 (Smart Card).
📍 Route Overview
The Nehru Place to Lajpat Nagar metro route is one of Delhi Metro's efficient connections, spanning 4.7 km in approximately 7 minutes. Commuters travel through 4 stations via the Violet Line line. No train change is required for this journey.
नेहरू प्लेस से लाजपत नगर — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Nehru Place to Lajpat Nagar by Delhi Metro is approximately 7 minutes, covering a distance of 4.7 km.
📍 Nehru Place → Lajpat Nagar Route Map
🗺️ Nehru Place → Lajpat Nagar — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Nehru Place to Lajpat Nagar is calculated based on the distance of 4.7 km as per the DMRC fare chart (w.e.f. August 2025).
| Ticket Type | Fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Token / QR Code | ₹21 | Buy at counter, token machine, or DMRC app |
| Smart Card | ₹19 | 10% discount on token fare |
| Smart Card Off-Peak | ₹15 | 20% off (off-peak hours) |
| Holiday / Sunday | ₹21 | 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.
📋 Journey Summary
In short: Nehru Place to Lajpat Nagar takes about 7 minutes across 4 stations on Violet Line, with a direct journey with no interchange, for a fare of ₹21.
🚇 Related Metro Lines
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
🎉 Direct Route — No Interchange Required!
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📍 Nearby Routes from Nehru Place
🔍 Interactive Route Finder
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (25 questions)
The Delhi Metro route from Nehru Place to Lajpat Nagar is via the Violet Line. The journey covers 4 stations via the Violet Line. Use the interactive route finder above to get step-by-step directions.
There are 4 stations between Nehru Place and Lajpat Nagar by Delhi Metro (including both the source and destination stations).
The Delhi Metro journey from Nehru Place to Lajpat Nagar takes approximately 7 minutes. This estimate does not include waiting time at interchange stations.
The Delhi Metro fare from Nehru Place to Lajpat Nagar is ₹21 for a token and ₹19 with a Smart Card (10% discount). The off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹15.
No — this is a direct route on the Violet Line. No train change required.
The Delhi Metro route distance from Nehru Place to Lajpat Nagar is approximately 4.7 km.
Using a Smart Card for the Nehru Place to Lajpat Nagar journey saves ₹2 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹19 vs Token: ₹21.
The first Delhi Metro train from Nehru Place towards Lajpat Nagar departs at approximately 5:30 AM on the Violet Line.
Check the platform board at Nehru Place for the train going towards Lajpat Nagar. Platform Platform No. 2 heads towards Towards start (2). Platform Platform No. 1 heads towards Towards end (1).
The reverse journey from Lajpat Nagar to Nehru Place takes the same time (~7 min) and distance (4.7 km). The fare is also ₹21 (token) / ₹19 (Smart Card).
The Nehru Place to Lajpat Nagar route has no interchanges. It is a single-line journey on the Violet Line.
The best time to travel from Nehru Place to Lajpat Nagar 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.
Use the Delhi Metro Route Finder on this page: enter Nehru Place as source and Lajpat Nagar as destination for the optimal route, station count, travel time, fare, and interchange details.
No. Delhi Metro does not run at midnight. The last train from Nehru Place towards Lajpat Nagar is at approximately 11:30 PM. For late-night travel, use pre-booked cabs or Delhi Night Bus.
Delhi Metro is one of the safest transit systems in India. The Nehru Place to Lajpat Nagar 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 Nehru Place to Lajpat Nagar route has at least one dedicated women-only coach at the front of the train, marked with a pink colour band.
Stations on the Nehru Place to Lajpat Nagar 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 Nehru Place to Lajpat Nagar journey.
Yes. A Smart Card saves ₹2 on the Nehru Place to Lajpat Nagar route (₹19 vs ₹21 token). Smart Cards also skip the token queue and offer off-peak discounts.
Delhi Metro does not currently offer route-specific monthly passes for Nehru Place to Lajpat Nagar. A Smart Card at ₹19 per trip is the most economical regular commuting option.
By taking Delhi Metro instead of a car, you save approximately 0.4 kg of CO₂ on the Nehru Place to Lajpat Nagar journey (4.7 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.
Smart Card passengers save ₹2 (10%) on the Nehru Place to Lajpat Nagar route. Token/QR fare is ₹21; Smart Card fare is ₹19. Recharge at any Delhi Metro station or via the DMRC app.
The Nehru Place to Lajpat Nagar route has no interchange. The Nehru Place to Lajpat Nagar route has no interchanges. It is a single-line journey on the Violet Line.
Yes. On every train between Nehru Place and Lajpat Nagar, the first coach in the direction of travel is reserved for women, marked with pink signage. Men may travel in it only while accompanying a woman, child, or senior/differently-abled passenger.
Travelling from Nehru Place to Lajpat Nagar, let passengers exit before boarding, queue on the marked platform lines, stand right on escalators, avoid loud calls or music, and offer priority seats to those who need them — especially useful advice if you're changing lines en route.
💡 Smart Travel Tips — Nehru Place to Lajpat Nagar
⏰ 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 7-minute journey.
Sunday mornings are the least crowded.
💳 Smart Card Saves Money
Token fare: ₹21 ·
Smart Card: ₹19 (10% off)
Monthly savings: ₹836 for daily commuters.
Monthly savings: ₹836 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 Nehru Place:
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 Nehru Place to Lajpat Nagar (4.7 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
0.1g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
per journey
0.6g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
per journey
0.5g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
vs Car
₹2
💳 Smart Card
savings/trip
savings/trip
🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 0.5g 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 ₹2 (10% discount) on every trip.
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Nehru Place Metro Station (नेहरू प्लेस मेट्रो स्टेशन) Lajpat Nagar Metro Station (लाजपत नगर मेट्रो स्टेशन)