🚆 Delhi Metro: Sarai to Sector 55-56

The Delhi Metro journey from Sarai to Sector 55-56 involves an interchange at Kalkaji Mandir — from the Purple Line to the Magenta Line. Total distance is 38 km with an estimated travel time of 76 minutes across 28 stations.

🛤️ Route Overview

This route on the Delhi Metro runs along the Purple Line, with an interchange to the Magenta Line at Kalkaji Mandir. Sarai station has been operational since 2010. Sector 55-56 station opened in 2013.

⏰ Operating Hours

🚇 First Train: 6:00 AM
🌙 Last Train: 11:00 PM
⏱️ Frequency: Every 5-15 minutes
⏳ Journey Time: ~76 minutes

💰 Fare Information

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

🚉 Station-by-Station Guide

1

Sarai

Purple Line
→ Next: badarpur_border (3 min)
2

Badarpur Border

Purple Line
→ Next: tughlakabad (2 min)
3

Tughlakabad

Purple Line
→ Next: mohan_estate (3 min)
4

Mohan Estate

Purple Line
→ Next: sarita_vihar (2 min)
5

Sarita Vihar

Purple Line
→ Next: jasola_apollo (2 min)
6

Jasola Apollo

Purple Line
→ Next: harkesh_nagar_okhla (1 min)
7

Harkesh Nagar Okhla

Purple Line
→ Next: govind_puri (2 min)
8

Govind Puri

Purple Line
→ Next: kalkaji_mandir (1 min)
9

Kalkaji Mandir

Purple Line
🏁 Terminal Station
10

Kalkaji Mandir

Magenta Line
→ Next: nehru_enclave (1 min)
11

Nehru Enclave

Magenta Line
→ Next: greater_kailash (2 min)
12

Greater Kailash

Magenta Line
→ Next: chirag_delhi (1 min)
13

Chirag Delhi

Magenta Line
→ Next: panchsheel_park (1 min)
14

Panchsheel Park

Magenta Line
→ Next: hauz_khas (2 min)
15

Hauz Khas

Magenta Line
🏁 Terminal Station
16

Hauz Khas

Yellow Line
→ Next: malviya_nagar (3 min)
17

Malviya Nagar

Yellow Line
→ Next: saket (1 min)
18

Saket

Yellow Line
→ Next: qutub_minar (3 min)
19

Qutub Minar

Yellow Line
→ Next: chhatarpur (2 min)
20

Chhatarpur

Yellow Line
→ Next: sultanpur (3 min)
21

Sultanpur

Yellow Line
→ Next: ghitorni (2 min)
22

Ghitorni

Yellow Line
→ Next: arjan_garh (5 min)
23

Arjan Garh

Yellow Line
→ Next: guru_dronacharya (2 min)
24

Guru Dronacharya

Yellow Line
→ Next: sikanderpur (7 min)
25

Sikanderpur

Yellow Line
→ Next: phase_1 (2 min)
26

Phase 1

Silver Line
→ Next: sector_42_43 (3 min)
27

Sector 42-43

Silver Line
→ Next: sector_53_54 (2 min)
28

Sector 53-54

Silver Line
→ Next: sector_54_chowk (3 min)
29

Sector 54 Chowk

Silver Line
→ Next: sector_55_56 (2 min)
30

Sector 55-56

Silver Line
🏁 Terminal Station

📍 Detailed Journey Breakdown

1

Sarai → Badarpur Border

📏 Distance: 1.70 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
2

Badarpur Border → Tughlakabad

📏 Distance: 1.09 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
3

Tughlakabad → Mohan Estate

📏 Distance: 1.94 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
10

Kalkaji Mandir → Nehru Enclave

📏 Distance: 0.88 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
🔄 Transfer: Magenta Line
11

Nehru Enclave → Greater Kailash

📏 Distance: 1.34 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
12

Greater Kailash → Chirag Delhi

📏 Distance: 0.87 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
13

Chirag Delhi → Panchsheel Park

📏 Distance: 0.88 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
14

Panchsheel Park → Hauz Khas

📏 Distance: 1.40 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
16

Hauz Khas → Malviya Nagar

📏 Distance: 1.67 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
🔄 Transfer: Yellow Line
17

Malviya Nagar → Saket

📏 Distance: 0.92 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
18

Saket → Qutub Minar

📏 Distance: 1.79 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
19

Qutub Minar → Chhatarpur

📏 Distance: 1.31 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
20

Chhatarpur → Sultanpur

📏 Distance: 1.57 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
21

Sultanpur → Ghitorni

📏 Distance: 1.34 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
22

Ghitorni → Arjan Garh

📏 Distance: 2.70 km
⏱️ Time: 5 min
23

Arjan Garh → Guru Dronacharya

📏 Distance: 1.30 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
24

Guru Dronacharya → Sikanderpur

📏 Distance: 3.94 km
⏱️ Time: 7 min
25

Sikanderpur → Phase 1

📏 Distance: 1.11 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
26

Phase 1 → Sector 42 43

📏 Distance: 1.57 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
27

Sector 42-43 → Sector 53 54

📏 Distance: 1.27 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
28

Sector 53-54 → Sector 54 Chowk

📏 Distance: 1.57 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
29

Sector 54 Chowk → Sector 55 56

📏 Distance: 1.05 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min

🏢 Station Facilities

🚉

Sarai

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Badarpur Border

Available facilities:
Parking ATMs
🚉

Tughlakabad

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

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
🚉

Kalkaji Mandir

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Nehru Enclave

Available facilities:
Toilets ATMs
🚉

Greater Kailash

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Chirag Delhi

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Panchsheel Park

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Hauz Khas

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Hauz Khas

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Malviya Nagar

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Saket

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Qutub Minar

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Chhatarpur

Available facilities:
ATMs
🚉

Sultanpur

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Ghitorni

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Arjan Garh

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Guru Dronacharya

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Sikanderpur

Available facilities:
Parking Elevators ATMs Toilets
🚉

Phase 1

Available facilities:
Parking Elevators
🚉

Sector 42-43

Available facilities:
Toilets ATMs
🚉

Sector 53-54

Available facilities:
Parking ATMs
🚉

Sector 54 Chowk

Available facilities:
Toilets Elevators
🚉

Sector 55-56

Available facilities:
Toilets Elevators

💡 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 Sector 55-56 on the Delhi Metro?
A: There are 28 stations on this route, covering 38 km. You need to change trains at Kalkaji Mandir.

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 Sector 55-56 by Delhi Metro?
A: The journey takes approximately 76 minutes under normal conditions, covering 38 km across 28 stations.

Fare & Tickets

Q: What is the Delhi Metro fare from Sarai to Sector 55-56?
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 Sarai to Sector 55-56 drops from INR 64 to INR 58.

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 Sector 55-56 metro station?
A: Sector 55-56 offers: Toilets, Elevators. It has been operational since 2013.

🏁 Conclusion

The Delhi Metro route from Sarai to Sector 55-56 is a 38 km, 76-minute journey with one interchange at Kalkaji Mandir. 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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