🚆 Delhi Metro: Sarai to Shastri Nagar

The Delhi Metro journey from Sarai to Shastri Nagar involves an interchange at Central Secretariat — from the Purple Line to the Yellow Line. Total distance is 30 km with an estimated travel time of 60 minutes across 27 stations.

🛤️ Route Overview

This route on the Delhi Metro runs along the Purple Line, with an interchange to the Yellow Line at Central Secretariat. Sarai station has been operational since 2010. Shastri Nagar station opened in 2019.

⏰ Operating Hours

🚇 First Train: 6:00 AM
🌙 Last Train: 11:00 PM
⏱️ Frequency: Every 5-15 minutes
⏳ Journey Time: ~60 minutes

💰 Fare Information

💵 Standard: INR 54
🎟️ Discounted: INR 49
💳 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

Magenta Line
→ Next: nehru_place (1 min)
10

Nehru Place

Purple Line
→ Next: kailash_colony (2 min)
11

Kailash Colony

Purple Line
→ Next: moolchand (2 min)
12

Moolchand

Purple Line
→ Next: lajpat_nagar (1 min)
13

Lajpat Nagar

Purple Line
→ Next: jangpura (2 min)
14

Jangpura

Purple Line
→ Next: jawaharlal_nehru_stadium (1 min)
15

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

Purple Line
→ Next: khan_market (2 min)
16

Khan Market

Purple Line
→ Next: central_secretariat (4 min)
17

Central Secretariat

Purple Line
🏁 Terminal Station
18

Central Secretariat

Yellow Line
→ Next: patel_chowk (1 min)
19

Patel Chowk

Yellow Line
→ Next: rajiv_chowk (2 min)
20

Rajiv Chowk

Yellow Line
→ Next: new_delhi (2 min)
21

New Delhi

Yellow Line
→ Next: chawri_bazar (1 min)
22

Chawri Bazar

Yellow Line
→ Next: chandni_chowk (2 min)
23

Chandni Chowk

Yellow Line
→ Next: kashmere_gate (1 min)
24

Kashmere Gate

Yellow Line
🏁 Terminal Station
25

Kashmere Gate

Red Line
→ Next: tis_hazari (2 min)
26

Tis Hazari

Red Line
→ Next: pulbangash (1 min)
27

Pulbangash

Red Line
→ Next: pratap_nagar (1 min)
28

Pratap Nagar

Red Line
→ Next: shastri_nagar (3 min)
29

Shastri Nagar

Red 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
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 → Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

📏 Distance: 0.78 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
15

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium → Khan Market

📏 Distance: 1.50 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
16

Khan Market → Central Secretariat

📏 Distance: 2.19 km
⏱️ Time: 4 min
18

Central Secretariat → Patel Chowk

📏 Distance: 0.94 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
🔄 Transfer: Yellow Line
19

Patel Chowk → Rajiv Chowk

📏 Distance: 1.17 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
20

Rajiv Chowk → New Delhi

📏 Distance: 1.25 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
21

New Delhi → Chawri Bazar

📏 Distance: 0.64 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
22

Chawri Bazar → Chandni Chowk

📏 Distance: 1.18 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
23

Chandni Chowk → Kashmere Gate

📏 Distance: 0.98 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
25

Kashmere Gate → Tis Hazari

📏 Distance: 1.13 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
🔄 Transfer: Red Line
26

Tis Hazari → Pulbangash

📏 Distance: 0.91 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
27

Pulbangash → Pratap Nagar

📏 Distance: 0.83 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
28

Pratap Nagar → Shastri Nagar

📏 Distance: 1.71 km
⏱️ Time: 3 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
🚉

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
🚉

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

Available facilities:
Toilets ATMs
🚉

Khan Market

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Central Secretariat

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Central Secretariat

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Patel Chowk

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Rajiv Chowk

Available facilities:
Parking ATMs
🚉

New Delhi

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Chawri Bazar

Available facilities:
ATMs
🚉

Chandni Chowk

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

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
🚉

Tis Hazari

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Pulbangash

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Pratap Nagar

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Shastri Nagar

Available facilities:
Parking

💡 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 Shastri Nagar on the Delhi Metro?
A: There are 27 stations on this route, covering 30 km. You need to change trains at Central Secretariat.

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 Shastri Nagar by Delhi Metro?
A: The journey takes approximately 60 minutes under normal conditions, covering 30 km across 27 stations.

Fare & Tickets

Q: What is the Delhi Metro fare from Sarai to Shastri Nagar?
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 Shastri Nagar 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 Shastri Nagar metro station?
A: Shastri Nagar offers: Parking. It has been operational since 2019.

🏁 Conclusion

The Delhi Metro route from Sarai to Shastri Nagar is a 30 km, 60-minute journey with one interchange at Central Secretariat. 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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