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🚆 Delhi Metro: ESI Basaidarapur to Sarai

The Delhi Metro journey from ESI Basaidarapur to Sarai involves an interchange at Lajpat Nagar — from the Pink Line to the Violet Line. Total distance is 31 km with an estimated travel time of 62 minutes across 24 stations.

🛤️ Route Overview

This route on the Delhi Metro runs along the Pink Line, with an interchange to the Violet Line at Lajpat Nagar. Sarai station opened in 2010.

🗺️ Delhi Metro Map, Route and Ticket Price Guide

Use this Delhi Metro route map to plan the journey from ESI Basaidarapur to Sarai. It includes the interchange, station-by-station route, travel time, distance and Delhi Metro ticket price in one place. If you are comparing a metro map, metro route map or metro fare before travelling, the route summary below provides the live journey data available for this corridor.

⏰ Operating Hours

🚇 First Train: 6:00 AM
🌙 Last Train: 11:00 PM
⏱️ Frequency: Every 5-15 minutes
⏳ Journey Time: ~62 minutes

💰 Fare Information

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

🚉 Station-by-Station Guide

1

ESI Basaidarapur

Pink Line
→ Next: rajouri_garden (2 min)
2

Rajouri Garden

Blue Line
→ Next: mayapuri (2 min)
3

Mayapuri

Pink Line
→ Next: naraina_vihar (3 min)
4

Naraina Vihar

Pink Line
→ Next: delhi_cantt (3 min)
5

Delhi Cantt

Pink Line
→ Next: durgabai_deshmukh_south_campus (7 min)
6

Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus

Pink Line
→ Next: sir_vishweshwaraiah_moti_bagh (2 min)
7

Sir Vishweshwaraiah Moti Bagh

Pink Line
→ Next: bhikaji_cama_place (2 min)
8

Bhikaji Cama Place

Pink Line
→ Next: sarojini_nagar (2 min)
9

Sarojini Nagar

Pink Line
→ Next: dilli_haat_ina (1 min)
10

Dilli Haat INA

Pink Line
→ Next: south_extension (2 min)
11

South Extension

Pink Line
→ Next: lajpat_nagar (3 min)
12

Lajpat Nagar

Pink Line
🏁 Terminal Station
13

Lajpat Nagar

Violet Line
→ Next: moolchand (1 min)
14

Moolchand

Violet Line
→ Next: kailash_colony (2 min)
15

Kailash Colony

Violet Line
→ Next: nehru_place (2 min)
16

Nehru Place

Violet Line
→ Next: kalkaji_mandir (1 min)
17

Kalkaji Mandir

Magenta Line
→ Next: govind_puri (1 min)
18

Govind Puri

Violet Line
→ Next: harkesh_nagar_okhla (2 min)
19

Harkesh Nagar Okhla

Violet Line
→ Next: jasola_apollo (1 min)
20

Jasola Apollo

Violet Line
→ Next: sarita_vihar (2 min)
21

Sarita Vihar

Violet Line
→ Next: mohan_estate (2 min)
22

Mohan Estate

Violet Line
→ Next: tughlakabad_station (3 min)
23

Tughlakabad Station

Violet Line
→ Next: badarpur_border (2 min)
24

Badarpur Border

Violet Line
→ Next: sarai (3 min)
25

Sarai

Violet Line
🏁 Terminal Station

📍 Detailed Journey Breakdown

1

ESI Basaidarapur → Rajouri Garden

📏 Distance: 1.04 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
2

Rajouri Garden → Mayapuri

📏 Distance: 1.49 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
3

Mayapuri → Naraina Vihar

📏 Distance: 1.58 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
4

Naraina Vihar → Delhi Cantt

📏 Distance: 1.75 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
5

Delhi Cantt → Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus

📏 Distance: 3.57 km
⏱️ Time: 7 min
6

Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus → Sir Vishweshwaraiah Moti Bagh

📏 Distance: 1.35 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
7

Sir Vishweshwaraiah Moti Bagh → Bhikaji Cama Place

📏 Distance: 1.50 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
8

Bhikaji Cama Place → Sarojini Nagar

📏 Distance: 1.22 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
9

Sarojini Nagar → Dilli Haat Ina

📏 Distance: 0.84 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
10

Dilli Haat INA → South Extension

📏 Distance: 1.45 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
11

South Extension → Lajpat Nagar

📏 Distance: 1.59 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
13

Lajpat Nagar → Moolchand

📏 Distance: 0.75 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
🔄 Transfer: Violet Line
14

Moolchand → Kailash Colony

📏 Distance: 1.22 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
15

Kailash Colony → Nehru Place

📏 Distance: 1.05 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
16

Nehru Place → Kalkaji Mandir

📏 Distance: 0.76 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
17

Kalkaji Mandir → Govind Puri

📏 Distance: 0.75 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
18

Govind Puri → Harkesh Nagar Okhla

📏 Distance: 1.06 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
19

Harkesh Nagar Okhla → Jasola Apollo

📏 Distance: 0.97 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
20

Jasola Apollo → Sarita Vihar

📏 Distance: 1.15 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
21

Sarita Vihar → Mohan Estate

📏 Distance: 1.20 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
22

Mohan Estate → Tughlakabad Station

📏 Distance: 1.93 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
23

Tughlakabad Station → Badarpur Border

📏 Distance: 1.10 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
24

Badarpur Border → Sarai

📏 Distance: 1.70 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min

🏢 Station Facilities

🚉

Rajouri Garden

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Mayapuri

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Naraina Vihar

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Delhi Cantt

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus

Available facilities:
Parking ATMs
🚉

Sir Vishweshwaraiah Moti Bagh

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Bhikaji Cama Place

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Sarojini Nagar

Available facilities:
ATMs
🚉

South Extension

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Lajpat Nagar

Available facilities:
Toilets ATMs
🚉

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
🚉

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 ESI Basaidarapur to Sarai on the Delhi Metro?
A: There are 24 stations on this route, covering 31 km. You need to change trains at Lajpat Nagar.

Q: What is the first and last Delhi Metro from ESI Basaidarapur?
A: The first metro from ESI Basaidarapur 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 ESI Basaidarapur to Sarai by Delhi Metro?
A: The journey takes approximately 62 minutes under normal conditions, covering 31 km across 24 stations.

Fare & Tickets

Q: What is the Delhi Metro fare from ESI Basaidarapur 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 ESI Basaidarapur to Sarai drops from INR 54 to INR 49.

Station Facilities

Q: What facilities are available at ESI Basaidarapur metro station?
A: ESI Basaidarapur has standard metro facilities including ticketing counters and waiting areas.

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 ESI Basaidarapur to Sarai is a 31 km, 62-minute journey with one interchange at Lajpat Nagar. 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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