🚆 Delhi Metro: Sadar Bazar Cantonment to Sarita Vihar

The Delhi Metro journey from Sadar Bazar Cantonment to Sarita Vihar involves an interchange at Kalkaji Mandir — from the Magenta Line to the Purple Line. Total distance is 20 km with an estimated travel time of 39 minutes across 17 stations.

🛤️ Route Overview

This route on the Delhi Metro runs along the Magenta Line, with an interchange to the Purple Line at Kalkaji Mandir. Sadar Bazar Cantonment station has been operational since 2018. Sarita Vihar station opened in 2010.

⏰ Operating Hours

🚇 First Train: 6:00 AM
🌙 Last Train: 11:00 PM
⏱️ Frequency: Every 5-15 minutes
Journey Time: ~39 minutes

💰 Fare Information

💵 Standard: INR 43
🎟️ Discounted: INR 39
💳 Smart Card: 10% off
* Discounts for seniors, students, etc.

🚉 Station-by-Station Guide

1

Sadar Bazar Cantonment

Magenta Line
Next: terminal_1_igi_airport (3 min)
2

Terminal 1-IGI Airport

Magenta Line
Next: shankar_vihar (3 min)
3

Shankar Vihar

Magenta Line
Next: vasant_vihar (4 min)
4

Vasant Vihar

Magenta Line
Next: munirka (2 min)
5

Munirka

Magenta Line
Next: rk_puram (2 min)
6

R K Puram

Magenta Line
Next: iit_delhi (1 min)
7

IIT Delhi

Magenta Line
Next: hauz_khas (2 min)
8

Hauz Khas

Magenta Line
Next: panchsheel_park (2 min)
9

Panchsheel Park

Magenta Line
Next: chirag_delhi (1 min)
10

Chirag Delhi

Magenta Line
Next: greater_kailash (1 min)
11

Greater Kailash

Magenta Line
Next: nehru_enclave (2 min)
12

Nehru Enclave

Magenta Line
Next: kalkaji_mandir (1 min)
13

Kalkaji Mandir

Magenta Line
🏁 Terminal Station
14

Kalkaji Mandir

Purple 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
🏁 Terminal Station

📍 Detailed Journey Breakdown

1

Sadar Bazar Cantonment → Terminal 1 Igi Airport

📏 Distance: 1.70 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
2

Terminal 1-IGI Airport → Shankar Vihar

📏 Distance: 1.82 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
3

Shankar Vihar → Vasant Vihar

📏 Distance: 2.05 km
⏱️ Time: 4 min
4

Vasant Vihar → Munirka

📏 Distance: 1.27 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
5

Munirka → Rk Puram

📏 Distance: 1.38 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
6

R K Puram → Iit Delhi

📏 Distance: 0.92 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
7

IIT Delhi → Hauz Khas

📏 Distance: 1.27 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
8

Hauz Khas → Panchsheel Park

📏 Distance: 1.40 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
9

Panchsheel Park → Chirag Delhi

📏 Distance: 0.88 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
10

Chirag Delhi → Greater Kailash

📏 Distance: 0.87 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
11

Greater Kailash → Nehru Enclave

📏 Distance: 1.34 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
12

Nehru Enclave → Kalkaji Mandir

📏 Distance: 0.88 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
14

Kalkaji Mandir → Govind Puri

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

🏢 Station Facilities

🚉

Sadar Bazar Cantonment

Available facilities:
ATMs
🚉

Terminal 1-IGI Airport

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Shankar Vihar

Available facilities:
None
🚉

Vasant Vihar

Available facilities:
Toilets ATMs
🚉

Munirka

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

R K Puram

Available facilities:
ATMs Toilets
🚉

IIT Delhi

Available facilities:
Parking Elevators
🚉

Hauz Khas

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Panchsheel Park

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Chirag Delhi

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Greater Kailash

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Nehru Enclave

Available facilities:
Toilets ATMs
🚉

Kalkaji Mandir

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

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

💡 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 Sadar Bazar Cantonment to Sarita Vihar on the Delhi Metro?
A: There are 17 stations on this route, covering 20 km. You need to change trains at Kalkaji Mandir.

Q: What is the first and last Delhi Metro from Sadar Bazar Cantonment?
A: The first metro from Sadar Bazar Cantonment 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 Sadar Bazar Cantonment to Sarita Vihar by Delhi Metro?
A: The journey takes approximately 39 minutes under normal conditions, covering 20 km across 17 stations.

Fare & Tickets

Q: What is the Delhi Metro fare from Sadar Bazar Cantonment to Sarita Vihar?
A: The standard token fare is INR 43. With a smart card, you pay INR 39 (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 Sadar Bazar Cantonment to Sarita Vihar drops from INR 43 to INR 39.

Station Facilities

Q: What facilities are available at Sadar Bazar Cantonment metro station?
A: Sadar Bazar Cantonment is equipped with: ATMs. The station has been operational since 2018.

Q: What facilities are available at Sarita Vihar metro station?
A: Sarita Vihar offers: Parking, ATMs. It has been operational since 2010.

🏁 Conclusion

The Delhi Metro route from Sadar Bazar Cantonment to Sarita Vihar is a 20 km, 39-minute journey with one interchange at Kalkaji Mandir. At INR 43 (or INR 39 with smart card), it is one of the most affordable and reliable ways to travel across Delhi.

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