🚆 Delhi Metro: Dilshad Garden to Sarai

The Delhi Metro journey from Dilshad Garden to Sarai involves an interchange at Kashmere Gate — from the Red Line to the Yellow Line. Total distance is 35 km with an estimated travel time of 69 minutes across 30 stations.

🛤️ Route Overview

This route on the Delhi Metro runs along the Red Line, with an interchange to the Yellow Line at Kashmere Gate. Dilshad Garden station has been operational since 2018. Sarai station opened in 2010.

⏰ Operating Hours

🚇 First Train: 6:00 AM
🌙 Last Train: 11:00 PM
⏱️ Frequency: Every 5-15 minutes
⏳ Journey Time: ~69 minutes

💰 Fare Information

💵 Standard: INR 64
🎟️ Discounted: INR 58
💳 Smart Card: 10% off
* Discounts for seniors, students, etc.

🚉 Station-by-Station Guide

1

Dilshad Garden

Red Line
→ Next: jhilmil (1 min)
2

Jhilmil

Red Line
→ Next: mansarovar_park (2 min)
3

Mansarovar Park

Red Line
→ Next: shahdara (0 min)
4

Shahdara

Red Line
→ Next: welcome (4 min)
5

Welcome

Pink Line
→ Next: seelampur (2 min)
6

Seelampur

Red Line
→ Next: shastri_park (3 min)
7

Shastri Park

Red Line
→ Next: kashmere_gate (4 min)
8

Kashmere Gate

Red Line
🏁 Terminal Station
9

Kashmere Gate

Yellow Line
→ Next: chandni_chowk (1 min)
10

Chandni Chowk

Yellow Line
→ Next: chawri_bazar (2 min)
11

Chawri Bazar

Yellow Line
→ Next: new_delhi (1 min)
12

New Delhi

Yellow Line
→ Next: rajiv_chowk (2 min)
13

Rajiv Chowk

Yellow Line
→ Next: patel_chowk (2 min)
14

Patel Chowk

Yellow Line
→ Next: central_secretariat (1 min)
15

Central Secretariat

Yellow Line
🏁 Terminal Station
16

Central Secretariat

Purple Line
→ Next: khan_market (4 min)
17

Khan Market

Purple Line
→ Next: jawaharlal_nehru_stadium (2 min)
18

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

Purple Line
→ Next: jangpura (1 min)
19

Jangpura

Purple Line
→ Next: lajpat_nagar (2 min)
20

Lajpat Nagar

Purple Line
→ Next: moolchand (1 min)
21

Moolchand

Purple Line
→ Next: kailash_colony (2 min)
22

Kailash Colony

Purple Line
→ Next: nehru_place (2 min)
23

Nehru Place

Purple Line
→ Next: kalkaji_mandir (1 min)
24

Kalkaji Mandir

Magenta Line
→ Next: govind_puri (1 min)
25

Govind Puri

Purple Line
→ Next: harkesh_nagar_okhla (2 min)
26

Harkesh Nagar Okhla

Purple Line
→ Next: jasola_apollo (1 min)
27

Jasola Apollo

Purple Line
→ Next: sarita_vihar (2 min)
28

Sarita Vihar

Purple Line
→ Next: mohan_estate (2 min)
29

Mohan Estate

Purple Line
→ Next: tughlakabad (3 min)
30

Tughlakabad

Purple Line
→ Next: badarpur_border (2 min)
31

Badarpur Border

Purple Line
→ Next: sarai (3 min)
32

Sarai

Purple Line
🏁 Terminal Station

📍 Detailed Journey Breakdown

1

Dilshad Garden → Jhilmil

📏 Distance: 0.89 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
2

Jhilmil → Mansarovar Park

📏 Distance: 1.12 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
3

Mansarovar Park → Shahdara

📏 Distance: 0.00 km
⏱️ Time: N/A min
4

Shahdara → Welcome

📏 Distance: 2.31 km
⏱️ Time: 4 min
5

Welcome → Seelampur

📏 Distance: 1.08 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
6

Seelampur → Shastri Park

📏 Distance: 1.63 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
7

Shastri Park → Kashmere Gate

📏 Distance: 2.15 km
⏱️ Time: 4 min
9

Kashmere Gate → Chandni Chowk

📏 Distance: 0.98 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
🔄 Transfer: Yellow Line
10

Chandni Chowk → Chawri Bazar

📏 Distance: 1.18 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
11

Chawri Bazar → New Delhi

📏 Distance: 0.64 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
12

New Delhi → Rajiv Chowk

📏 Distance: 1.25 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
13

Rajiv Chowk → Patel Chowk

📏 Distance: 1.17 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
14

Patel Chowk → Central Secretariat

📏 Distance: 0.94 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
16

Central Secretariat → Khan Market

📏 Distance: 2.19 km
⏱️ Time: 4 min
🔄 Transfer: Purple Line
17

Khan Market → Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

📏 Distance: 1.50 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
18

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium → Jangpura

📏 Distance: 0.78 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
19

Jangpura → Lajpat Nagar

📏 Distance: 1.47 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
20

Lajpat Nagar → Moolchand

📏 Distance: 0.75 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
21

Moolchand → Kailash Colony

📏 Distance: 1.22 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
22

Kailash Colony → Nehru Place

📏 Distance: 1.05 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
23

Nehru Place → Kalkaji Mandir

📏 Distance: 0.76 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
24

Kalkaji Mandir → Govind Puri

📏 Distance: 0.75 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
25

Govind Puri → Harkesh Nagar Okhla

📏 Distance: 1.06 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
26

Harkesh Nagar Okhla → Jasola Apollo

📏 Distance: 0.97 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
27

Jasola Apollo → Sarita Vihar

📏 Distance: 1.15 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
28

Sarita Vihar → Mohan Estate

📏 Distance: 1.20 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
29

Mohan Estate → Tughlakabad

📏 Distance: 1.94 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
30

Tughlakabad → Badarpur Border

📏 Distance: 1.09 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
31

Badarpur Border → Sarai

📏 Distance: 1.70 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min

🏢 Station Facilities

🚉

Dilshad Garden

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Jhilmil

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Mansarovar Park

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Shahdara

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Welcome

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Kashmere Gate

Available facilities:
Parking ATMs Toilets Elevators Escalators Security Check Customer Care
🚉

Kashmere Gate

Available facilities:
Parking ATMs Toilets Elevators Escalators Security Check Customer Care
🚉

Chandni Chowk

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

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 Dilshad Garden to Sarai on the Delhi Metro?
A: There are 30 stations on this route, covering 35 km. You need to change trains at Kashmere Gate.

Q: What is the first and last Delhi Metro from Dilshad Garden?
A: The first metro from Dilshad Garden 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 Dilshad Garden to Sarai by Delhi Metro?
A: The journey takes approximately 69 minutes under normal conditions, covering 35 km across 30 stations.

Fare & Tickets

Q: What is the Delhi Metro fare from Dilshad Garden to Sarai?
A: The standard token fare is INR 64. With a smart card, you pay INR 58 (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 Dilshad Garden to Sarai drops from INR 64 to INR 58.

Station Facilities

Q: What facilities are available at Dilshad Garden metro station?
A: Dilshad Garden is equipped with: Parking, Toilets. The station has been operational since 2018.

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 Dilshad Garden to Sarai is a 35 km, 69-minute journey with one interchange at Kashmere Gate. At INR 64 (or INR 58 with smart card), it is one of the most affordable and reliable ways to travel across Delhi.

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