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🚆 Delhi Metro: Sarai to Lal Quila

The Violet Line of the Delhi Metro connects Sarai to Lal Quila without any interchange. This direct route covers 26 km in approximately 52 minutes across 23 stations.

🛤️ Route Overview

This route on the Delhi Metro runs along the Violet Line with no line changes required. Sarai station has been operational since 2010.

🗺️ Delhi Metro Map, Route and Ticket Price Guide

Use this Delhi Metro route map to plan the journey from Sarai to Lal Quila. 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: ~52 minutes

💰 Fare Information

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

🚉 Station-by-Station Guide

1

Sarai

Violet Line
→ Next: badarpur_border (3 min)
2

Badarpur Border

Violet Line
→ Next: tughlakabad_station (2 min)
3

Tughlakabad Station

Violet Line
→ Next: mohan_estate (3 min)
4

Mohan Estate

Violet Line
→ Next: sarita_vihar (2 min)
5

Sarita Vihar

Violet Line
→ Next: jasola_apollo (2 min)
6

Jasola Apollo

Violet Line
→ Next: harkesh_nagar_okhla (1 min)
7

Harkesh Nagar Okhla

Violet Line
→ Next: govind_puri (2 min)
8

Govind Puri

Violet Line
→ Next: kalkaji_mandir (1 min)
9

Kalkaji Mandir

Magenta Line
→ Next: nehru_place (1 min)
10

Nehru Place

Violet Line
→ Next: kailash_colony (2 min)
11

Kailash Colony

Violet Line
→ Next: moolchand (2 min)
12

Moolchand

Violet Line
→ Next: lajpat_nagar (1 min)
13

Lajpat Nagar

Pink Line
→ Next: jangpura (2 min)
14

Jangpura

Violet Line
→ Next: jln_stadium (1 min)
15

JLN Stadium

Violet Line
→ Next: khan_market (2 min)
16

Khan Market

Violet Line
→ Next: central_secretariat (4 min)
17

Central Secretariat

Violet Line
→ Next: janpath (2 min)
18

Janpath

Violet Line
→ Next: mandi_house (2 min)
19

Mandi House

Blue Line
→ Next: ito (1 min)
20

ITO

Violet Line
→ Next: delhi_gate (2 min)
21

Delhi Gate

Violet Line
→ Next: jama_masjid (2 min)
22

Jama Masjid

Violet Line
→ Next: lal_quila (1 min)
23

Lal Quila

Violet Line
🏁 Terminal Station

📍 Detailed Journey Breakdown

1

Sarai → Badarpur Border

📏 Distance: 1.70 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
2

Badarpur Border → Tughlakabad Station

📏 Distance: 1.10 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
3

Tughlakabad Station → Mohan Estate

📏 Distance: 1.93 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
4

Mohan Estate → Sarita Vihar

📏 Distance: 1.20 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
5

Sarita Vihar → Jasola Apollo

📏 Distance: 1.15 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
6

Jasola Apollo → Harkesh Nagar Okhla

📏 Distance: 0.97 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
7

Harkesh Nagar Okhla → Govind Puri

📏 Distance: 1.06 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
8

Govind Puri → Kalkaji Mandir

📏 Distance: 0.75 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
9

Kalkaji Mandir → Nehru Place

📏 Distance: 0.76 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
10

Nehru Place → Kailash Colony

📏 Distance: 1.05 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
11

Kailash Colony → Moolchand

📏 Distance: 1.22 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
12

Moolchand → Lajpat Nagar

📏 Distance: 0.75 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
13

Lajpat Nagar → Jangpura

📏 Distance: 1.47 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
14

Jangpura → Jln Stadium

📏 Distance: 0.97 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
15

JLN Stadium → Khan Market

📏 Distance: 1.43 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
16

Khan Market → Central Secretariat

📏 Distance: 2.19 km
⏱️ Time: 4 min
17

Central Secretariat → Janpath

📏 Distance: 1.29 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
18

Janpath → Mandi House

📏 Distance: 1.42 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
19

Mandi House → Ito

📏 Distance: 0.78 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
20

ITO → Delhi Gate

📏 Distance: 1.30 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
21

Delhi Gate → Jama Masjid

📏 Distance: 1.08 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
22

Jama Masjid → Lal Quila

📏 Distance: 0.89 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min

🏢 Station Facilities

🚉

Sarai

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Badarpur Border

Available facilities:
Parking ATMs
🚉

Mohan Estate

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Sarita Vihar

Available facilities:
Parking ATMs
🚉

Jasola Apollo

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Harkesh Nagar Okhla

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Govind Puri

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Kalkaji Mandir

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Nehru Place

Available facilities:
Toilets ATMs
🚉

Kailash Colony

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Moolchand

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Lajpat Nagar

Available facilities:
Toilets ATMs
🚉

Jangpura

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Khan Market

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Central Secretariat

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Janpath

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Mandi House

Available facilities:
Toilets ATMs
🚉

ITO

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Delhi Gate

Available facilities:
ATMs
🚉

Jama Masjid

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 Sarai to Lal Quila on the Delhi Metro?
A: There are 23 stations on this route, covering 26 km. No line change is required — it is a direct journey.

Q: What is the first and last Delhi Metro from Sarai?
A: The first metro from Sarai 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 Sarai to Lal Quila by Delhi Metro?
A: The journey takes approximately 52 minutes under normal conditions, covering 26 km across 23 stations.

Fare & Tickets

Q: What is the Delhi Metro fare from Sarai to Lal Quila?
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 Sarai to Lal Quila drops from INR 54 to INR 49.

Station Facilities

Q: What facilities are available at Sarai metro station?
A: Sarai is equipped with: Toilets. The station has been operational since 2010.

Q: What facilities are available at Lal Quila metro station?
A: Lal Quila has standard metro facilities.

🏁 Conclusion

The Delhi Metro route from Sarai to Lal Quila is a 26 km, 52-minute journey with no line change. 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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Tughlakabad Station

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Mohan Estate

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