📍 Quick Answer:
Sarai se Akshardham tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 48 minutes lagte hain,
18 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹54 (Token) /
₹49 (Smart Card).
2 interchanges hain is route par.
📍 Route Overview
The Sarai to Akshardham metro route is one of Delhi Metro's efficient connections, spanning 23.5 km in approximately 48 minutes. Commuters travel through 18 stations via the Violet Line, Pink Line, Blue Line lines. A train change at 2 interchange stations is needed.
सराय से अक्षरधाम — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Sarai to Akshardham by Delhi Metro is approximately 48 minutes, covering a distance of 23.5 km.
This route requires 2 interchanges. Please allow an additional 3–5 minutes per interchange for platform change and waiting time. Total estimated journey time including interchange: approximately 56 minutes.
📍 Sarai → Akshardham Route Map
🗺️ Sarai → Akshardham — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Sarai to Akshardham is calculated based on the distance of 23.5 km as per the DMRC fare chart (w.e.f. August 2025).
| Ticket Type | Fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Token / QR Code | ₹54 | Buy at counter, token machine, or DMRC app |
| Smart Card | ₹49 | 10% discount on token fare |
| Smart Card Off-Peak | ₹39 | 20% off (off-peak hours) |
| Holiday / Sunday | ₹54 | 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 2 interchange stations on this journey:
Lajpat Nagar
— Alight from Violet Line
Platform 2
✓ · Board Pink Line
Platform 3
✓ ℹ️ Towards the next station - VINOBAPURI ( − )
· 🚶 ~5 min walk
Mayur Vihar-i
— Alight from Pink Line
Platform 3
✓ ℹ️ Towards the next station - SHREE RAM MAYUR VIHAR MANDIR (EARLIER MAYUR VIHAR POCKET-1) ( − )
· Board Blue Line
Platform 1
✓ · 🚶 ~5 min walk
🚇 Metro Lines & Train Timings
💡 Travel Tips
- Check the direction board carefully at interchange stations.
- Women-only coaches are at the front of every Delhi Metro train.
- Download the official DMRC app for real-time train tracking and recharge.
- Token machines accept ₹10, ₹20, ₹50 and ₹100 notes and coins.
- 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.
📋 Journey Summary
Quick summary — Sarai to Akshardham: ₹54 fare, ~48 minutes, 18 stations via Violet Line and Pink Line and Blue Line, 2 interchanges.
🚇 Related Metro Lines
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
Click (+) on any station for details
Lajpat Nagar
लाजपत नगर VIO
Platform 2
✓ → Towards KASHMERE GATE
🔄 Change Line: VIO → PNK
🚉 Get Down Here
VIO
Platform 2✓ → Towards Towards KASHMERE GATE
🚶 Walk ~5 min to next platform
🚆 Board Here
PNK
Platform 3✓ → Towards Towards BURARI
Sarai Kale Khan
सराय काले खान PNK
Platform 1
✓ ℹ️ Towards the next station - MAYUR VIHAR-I ( − )
→ Towards BURARI
Mayur Vihar-i
मयूर विहार-I PNK
Platform 3
✓ ℹ️ Towards the next station - SHREE RAM MAYUR VIHAR MANDIR (EARLIER MAYUR VIHAR POCKET-1) ( − )
→ Towards BURARI
🔄 Change Line: PNK → BLU
🚉 Get Down Here
PNK
Platform 3✓ → Towards Towards BURARI
🚶 Walk ~5 min to next platform
🚆 Board Here
BLU
Platform 1✓ → Towards Towards DWARKA SECTOR 21
📍 Nearby Routes from Sarai
🔍 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 Sarai to Akshardham is via the Violet Line, Pink Line and Blue Line. The journey covers 18 stations via the Violet Line, Pink Line and Blue Line. Use the interactive route finder above to get step-by-step directions.
There are 18 stations between Sarai and Akshardham by Delhi Metro (including both the source and destination stations).
The Delhi Metro journey from Sarai to Akshardham takes approximately 48 minutes. This estimate does not include waiting time at interchange stations.
Yes — you need to change trains at 2 interchange stations. See the step-by-step route above.
Using a Smart Card for the Sarai to Akshardham journey saves ₹5 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹49 vs Token: ₹54.
The first Delhi Metro train from Sarai towards Akshardham departs at approximately 5:30 AM on the Violet Line.
The last Delhi Metro train from Sarai towards Akshardham is at approximately 11:30 PM on the Violet Line. Plan your journey accordingly.
No. The Sarai to Akshardham route requires 2 interchanges. Follow the colour-coded signboards.
Check the platform board at Sarai for the train going towards Akshardham. Platform Platform No. 2 heads towards Towards start (2). Platform Platform No. 1 heads towards Towards end (1).
The Sarai to Akshardham route has 2 interchanges. See the step-by-step section above for which stations to change at.
The best time to travel from Sarai to Akshardham 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 Sarai as source and Akshardham 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 Sarai towards Akshardham 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 Sarai to Akshardham route. Oversized items may be restricted. All bags go through X-ray at entry.
Yes. Every Delhi Metro train on the Sarai to Akshardham route has at least one dedicated women-only coach at the front of the train, marked with a pink colour band.
Stations on the Sarai to Akshardham 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 Sarai to Akshardham journey.
The off-peak Smart Card fare from Sarai to Akshardham is ₹39. Off-peak hours are before 8:00 AM and after 8:00 PM on weekdays, and all day on Sundays and public holidays.
Yes. A Smart Card saves ₹5 on the Sarai to Akshardham route (₹49 vs ₹54 token). Smart Cards also skip the token queue and offer off-peak discounts.
By taking Delhi Metro instead of a car, you save approximately 2.1 kg of CO₂ on the Sarai to Akshardham journey (23.5 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.
Smart Card passengers save ₹5 (10%) on the Sarai to Akshardham route. Token/QR fare is ₹54; Smart Card fare is ₹49. Recharge at any Delhi Metro station or via the DMRC app.
The Sarai to Akshardham route has 2 interchanges. The Sarai to Akshardham route has 2 interchanges. See the step-by-step section above for which stations to change at.
Yes. Buy a QR code ticket via the DMRC Momentum 2.0 app or WhatsApp chatbot for your Sarai to Akshardham trip. Scan it at the AFC gate at Sarai to enter, then scan again at Akshardham to exit — valid for one journey, usually within 130 minutes.
Yes. On every train between Sarai and Akshardham, 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 Sarai to Akshardham, 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 — Sarai to Akshardham
⏰ 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 48-minute journey.
Sunday mornings are the least crowded.
💳 Smart Card Saves Money
Token fare: ₹54 ·
Smart Card: ₹49 (10% off)
Monthly savings: ₹2156 for daily commuters.
Monthly savings: ₹2156 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 Sarai:
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 Sarai to Akshardham (23.5 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
0.4g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
per journey
2.8g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
per journey
2.4g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
vs Car
₹5
💳 Smart Card
savings/trip
savings/trip
🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 2.4g 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 ₹5 (10% discount) on every trip.
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Sarai Metro Station (सराय मेट्रो स्टेशन) Akshardham Metro Station (अक्षरधाम मेट्रो स्टेशन)