🚆 Delhi Metro: Chawri Bazar to Sarai

The Delhi Metro journey from Chawri Bazar to Sarai involves an interchange at Central Secretariat — from the Yellow Line to the Purple Line. Total distance is 24 km with an estimated travel time of 47 minutes across 21 stations.

🛤️ Route Overview

This route on the Delhi Metro runs along the Yellow Line, with an interchange to the Purple Line at Central Secretariat. Chawri Bazar station has been operational since 2005. Sarai station opened in 2010.

⏰ Operating Hours

🚇 First Train: 6:00 AM
🌙 Last Train: 11:00 PM
⏱️ Frequency: Every 5-15 minutes
Journey Time: ~47 minutes

💰 Fare Information

💵 Standard: INR 54
🎟️ Discounted: INR 49
💳 Smart Card: 10% off
* Discounts for seniors, students, etc.

🚉 Station-by-Station Guide

1

Chawri Bazar

Yellow Line
Next: new_delhi (1 min)
2

New Delhi

Yellow Line
Next: rajiv_chowk (2 min)
3

Rajiv Chowk

Yellow Line
Next: patel_chowk (2 min)
4

Patel Chowk

Yellow Line
Next: central_secretariat (1 min)
5

Central Secretariat

Yellow Line
🏁 Terminal Station
6

Central Secretariat

Purple Line
Next: khan_market (4 min)
7

Khan Market

Purple Line
Next: jawaharlal_nehru_stadium (2 min)
8

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

Purple Line
Next: jangpura (1 min)
9

Jangpura

Purple Line
Next: lajpat_nagar (2 min)
10

Lajpat Nagar

Purple Line
Next: moolchand (1 min)
11

Moolchand

Purple Line
Next: kailash_colony (2 min)
12

Kailash Colony

Purple Line
Next: nehru_place (2 min)
13

Nehru Place

Purple Line
Next: kalkaji_mandir (1 min)
14

Kalkaji Mandir

Magenta Line
Next: govind_puri (1 min)
15

Govind Puri

Purple Line
Next: harkesh_nagar_okhla (2 min)
16

Harkesh Nagar Okhla

Purple Line
Next: jasola_apollo (1 min)
17

Jasola Apollo

Purple Line
Next: sarita_vihar (2 min)
18

Sarita Vihar

Purple Line
Next: mohan_estate (2 min)
19

Mohan Estate

Purple Line
Next: tughlakabad (3 min)
20

Tughlakabad

Purple Line
Next: badarpur_border (2 min)
21

Badarpur Border

Purple Line
Next: sarai (3 min)
22

Sarai

Purple Line
🏁 Terminal Station

📍 Detailed Journey Breakdown

1

Chawri Bazar → New Delhi

📏 Distance: 0.64 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
2

New Delhi → Rajiv Chowk

📏 Distance: 1.25 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
3

Rajiv Chowk → Patel Chowk

📏 Distance: 1.17 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
4

Patel Chowk → Central Secretariat

📏 Distance: 0.94 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
6

Central Secretariat → Khan Market

📏 Distance: 2.19 km
⏱️ Time: 4 min
🔄 Transfer: Purple Line
7

Khan Market → Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

📏 Distance: 1.50 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
8

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium → Jangpura

📏 Distance: 0.78 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
9

Jangpura → Lajpat Nagar

📏 Distance: 1.47 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
10

Lajpat Nagar → Moolchand

📏 Distance: 0.75 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
11

Moolchand → Kailash Colony

📏 Distance: 1.22 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
12

Kailash Colony → Nehru Place

📏 Distance: 1.05 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
13

Nehru Place → Kalkaji Mandir

📏 Distance: 0.76 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
14

Kalkaji Mandir → Govind Puri

📏 Distance: 0.75 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
15

Govind Puri → Harkesh Nagar Okhla

📏 Distance: 1.06 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
16

Harkesh Nagar Okhla → Jasola Apollo

📏 Distance: 0.97 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
17

Jasola Apollo → Sarita Vihar

📏 Distance: 1.15 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
18

Sarita Vihar → Mohan Estate

📏 Distance: 1.20 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
19

Mohan Estate → Tughlakabad

📏 Distance: 1.94 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
20

Tughlakabad → Badarpur Border

📏 Distance: 1.09 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
21

Badarpur Border → Sarai

📏 Distance: 1.70 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min

🏢 Station Facilities

🚉

Chawri Bazar

Available facilities:
ATMs
🚉

New Delhi

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Rajiv Chowk

Available facilities:
Parking ATMs
🚉

Patel Chowk

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Central Secretariat

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Central Secretariat

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Khan Market

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

Available facilities:
Toilets ATMs
🚉

Jangpura

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Lajpat Nagar

Available facilities:
Toilets ATMs
🚉

Moolchand

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Kailash Colony

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Nehru Place

Available facilities:
Toilets ATMs
🚉

Kalkaji Mandir

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Govind Puri

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Harkesh Nagar Okhla

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Jasola Apollo

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Sarita Vihar

Available facilities:
Parking ATMs
🚉

Mohan Estate

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Tughlakabad

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Badarpur Border

Available facilities:
Parking ATMs
🚉

Sarai

Available facilities:
Toilets

💡 Travel Tips

  • Arrive at least 5 minutes before the scheduled departure time
  • Check for any service advisories before traveling
  • Consider purchasing a smart card for faster boarding and discounts
  • During peak hours (8-10 AM and 5-7 PM), trains may be more crowded

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Route & Timing

Q: How many stops are there from Chawri Bazar to Sarai on the Delhi Metro?
A: There are 21 stations on this route, covering 24 km. You need to change trains at Central Secretariat.

Q: What is the first and last Delhi Metro from Chawri Bazar?
A: The first metro from Chawri Bazar departs at 6:00 AM and the last train is at 11:00 PM. Timings may vary — check the official metro app.

Q: How long does it take from Chawri Bazar to Sarai by Delhi Metro?
A: The journey takes approximately 47 minutes under normal conditions, covering 24 km across 21 stations.

Fare & Tickets

Q: What is the Delhi Metro fare from Chawri Bazar to Sarai?
A: The standard token fare is INR 54. With a smart card, you pay INR 49 (10% discount applied automatically).

Q: Is there a discount on Delhi Metro tickets?
A: Yes. Smart card holders get a flat 10% discount on all fares. The fare from Chawri Bazar to Sarai drops from INR 54 to INR 49.

Station Facilities

Q: What facilities are available at Chawri Bazar metro station?
A: Chawri Bazar is equipped with: ATMs. The station has been operational since 2005.

Q: What facilities are available at Sarai metro station?
A: Sarai offers: Toilets. It has been operational since 2010.

🏁 Conclusion

The Delhi Metro route from Chawri Bazar to Sarai is a 24 km, 47-minute journey with one interchange at Central Secretariat. At INR 54 (or INR 49 with smart card), it is one of the most affordable and reliable ways to travel across Delhi.

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