Metro Route from IIT Delhi Metro Station to Lajpat Nagar Metro Station – Fare & Travel Time
10.45 km29 min
5:00 AM – 11:30 PMHelpline 155370
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Route Overview
Delhi Metro connects IIT Delhi and Lajpat Nagar with 3 route options, covering approximately 10.45 km. A token fare is ₹32, while smart card users pay ₹29. Trains run from 6:27 AM to 11:27 PM, about every 5–7 minutes.
Via Kalkaji Mandir: 1 Interchange · 29 Minutes · ₹32
Via Hauz Khas and Dilli Haat INA: 2 Interchanges · 26 Minutes · ₹32
Via Hauz Khas and Central Secretariat: 2 Interchanges · 41 Minutes · ₹43
Available Routes(3)
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Start
IIT Delhi
Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden)
Platform 1Towards Botanical Garden
4 stops in between
Nehru Enclave
Kalkaji Mandir
Change line
Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden)Violet Line
Kalkaji Mandir
Violet Line
Platform 2Towards Kashmere Gate
Hauz Khas
Change line
Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden)Yellow Line
Hauz Khas
Yellow Line
Platform 2Towards Samaypur Badli
Dilli Haat INA
Change line
Yellow LinePink Circular Line
Dilli Haat INA
Pink Circular Line
↺AnticlockwisePlatform 3Towards Maujpur Babarpur
Hauz Khas
Change line
Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden)Yellow Line
Hauz Khas
Yellow Line
Platform 2Towards Samaypur Badli
Central Secretariat
Change line
Yellow LineViolet Line
Central Secretariat
Violet Line
Platform 3Towards Raja Nahar Singh (Ballabhgarh)
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Entry & Exit Gates at Both Stations
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Start Station
IIT Delhi
3 Gates Available
Gate 1
Towards Rose Garden
Gate 2
Towards SDA Market
Gate 3
Towards IIT Institute
Destination Station
Lajpat Nagar
4 Gates Available
Gate 1
Towards Parking Side, Lajpat Nagar Market
Gate 2
Towards Lajpat Nagar Market
Gate 3
Towards Defence Colony
Gate 5
Towards Block 1, Lajpat Nagar III
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Route Summary
3 routes are available from IIT Delhi to Lajpat Nagar on Delhi Metro:
Via Kalkaji Mandir₹32
1 Interchange29 Minutes₹29
via Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden) and Violet Line
Via Hauz Khas and Dilli Haat INA₹32
2 Interchanges26 Minutes₹29
via Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden) and Yellow Line and Pink Circular Line
Via Hauz Khas and Central Secretariat₹43
2 Interchanges41 Minutes₹39
via Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden) and Yellow Line and Violet Line
Trains run daily from 6:27 AM to 11:27 PM, every 5–7 minutes.
How to Travel from IIT Delhi Metro Station to Lajpat Nagar Metro Station – Via Kalkaji Mandir Route
Steps below describe the Via Kalkaji Mandir route (1 interchange, 29 Minutes). For other options, see the Route Overview tabs above.
- Reach IIT Delhi
- IIT Delhi is a elevated station on the Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden).
- Token Fare: ₹32
- Smart Card Fare: ₹29
- Proceed to Platform 1
- After security check, follow signs for "Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden) – Botanical Garden".
- The platform is accessible via elevated level.
- Board the Train
- Trains run every 5–7 minutes.
- Interchange:
- Change trains at Kalkaji Mandir: get off the Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden) and board the Violet Line.
- Journey Details:
- Travel Time: 29 minutes
- Intermediate Stops: 9
- Direction: Botanical Garden
- Stations in order:
IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, Panchsheel Park, Chirag Delhi, Greater Kailash, Nehru Enclave, Kalkaji Mandir, Nehru Place, Kailash Colony, Moolchand, Lajpat Nagar
- Arrive at Lajpat Nagar
- You arrive at Lajpat Nagar after about 29 minutes.
- Exit Gates: Lajpat Nagar has 4 gates:
Gate 1: Parking Side, Lajpat Nagar Market Gate 2: Lajpat Nagar Market Gate 3: Defence Colony Gate 5: Block 1, Lajpat Nagar III
Return Journey
To return to IIT Delhi, take the reverse route from Lajpat Nagar. Travel time and fare remain the same (₹32).
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IIT Delhi to Lajpat Nagar Route – Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the IIT Delhi to Lajpat Nagar metro route: travel time, fare, station sequence, and interchanges.
The Delhi Metro metro journey from IIT Delhi to Lajpat Nagar takes approximately 29 Minutes, covering 10.45 km. The route covers 11 stations in total.
Travelling from IIT Delhi to Lajpat Nagar on Delhi Metro involves 2 lines: Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden) and Violet Line. You need to change from Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden) to Violet Line at Kalkaji Mandir.
No, IIT Delhi to Lajpat Nagar requires 1 interchange. Board the Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden) from IIT Delhi, then change to the Violet Line at Kalkaji Mandir to reach Lajpat Nagar.
The metro distance between IIT Delhi and Lajpat Nagar on Delhi Metro is 10.45 km, covered in approximately 29 Minutes.
The IIT Delhi to Lajpat Nagar metro route on Delhi Metro covers 11 stations in total (including origin and destination), with 9 intermediate stops.
The IIT Delhi to Lajpat Nagar metro route on Delhi Metro covers 11 stations. Here they are in order:
- IIT Delhi
- Hauz Khas
- Panchsheel Park
- Chirag Delhi
- Greater Kailash
- Nehru Enclave
- Kalkaji Mandir
- Nehru Place
- Kailash Colony
- Moolchand
- Lajpat Nagar
Yes, this route has 1 interchange. You need to change from Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden) to Violet Line at Kalkaji Mandir.
The metro fare from IIT Delhi to Lajpat Nagar on Delhi Metro is ₹32 for a single-journey token and ₹29 with a Metro Smart Card.
On Delhi Metro, the first train from IIT Delhi towards Lajpat Nagar is at 6:27 AM and the last train is at 11:27 PM. Services run daily between 6:27 AM and 11:27 PM.
Trains on Delhi Metro run every 5–7 minutes between IIT Delhi and Lajpat Nagar. Services are available from 6:27 AM to 11:27 PM.
At IIT Delhi, board from Platform 1 towards Botanical Garden on Delhi Metro.
The Delhi Metro helpline number is 155370. Contact for route information, lost property, or passenger assistance.