How long does it take from Central Secretariat to Sarai by metro?

The journey from Central Secretariat to Sarai takes approximately 44 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 19.71 km across 16 stops.

What is the metro fare from Central Secretariat to Sarai?

The token fare from Central Secretariat to Sarai is ₹40. With a smart card the fare is ₹36 (save ₹4). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹32.

Which platform at Central Secretariat for Sarai?

At Central Secretariat, board from Platform 4 (underground station). The train runs South → Raja Nahar Singh (Ballabhgarh). Look for the electronic board showing "Raja Nahar Singh".

What is the last train from Central Secretariat to Sarai?

The last train from Central Secretariat towards Raja Nahar Singh departs at 23:22 on weekdays. The last train from Sarai back towards Central Secretariat departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Central Secretariat to Sarai?

There are 16 stops between Central Secretariat and Sarai on the Violet Line. The stations are: Central Secretariat, Khan Market, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Jangpura, Lajpat Nagar, Moolchand, Kailash Colony, Nehru Place, Kalkaji Mandir, Govindpuri, Harkesh Nagar Okhla, Jasola Apollo, Sarita Vihar, Mohan Estate, Tughlakabad, Badarpur Border, Sarai.

Central Secretariat To Sarai

ShortestShortest Route

Central Secretariat

yellow interchange

Platform 4·underground·Violet LineTowards Raja Nahar Singh

First train: 06:08Last train: 23:22Doors open: right

Khan Market

+4.46 min

4.46 min · 2.18 km

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

+7.29 min

2.83 min · 1.28 km

Tughlakabad

+37.68 min

2.37 min · 1.03 km

Badarpur Border

+41.45 min

3.77 min · 1.8 km

Sarai

Arrive Platform 2·elevated19.71 km

First train: 06:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

44 min

Total time

stops

19.71 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Central Secretariat	06:08	23:22	Towards Raja Nahar Singh
Sarai	06:00	23:00	Towards Central Secretariat

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

₹40

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹36

Save ₹4 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹32

Save ₹8 per ride

Use your Delhi Metro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

2.66 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.22 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~79 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹128

Auto

₹266

Cab

₹484

Estimates for 19.71 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

Central Secretariat

underground

Rafi Marg, Central Secretariat, New Delhi 110011

Weekdays: 05:51 – 23:43(Sundays from 06:16)

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Key exits

Rafi Marg / Parliament Street· Sansad Marg, Rail Bhawan♿

South Block / Vijay Chowk· South Block PMO, Vijay Chowk♿

Shastri Bhawan / Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road· Shastri Bhawan, Ministry of Education♿

Rajpath (Kartavya Path)· India Gate, National War Memorial♿

Gate 4 (Rajpath/Kartavya Path) is the closest metro exit to India Gate — 10-min walk east along the path. Gate 2 for South Block and Vijay Chowk. Violet Line here connects you to Lajpat Nagar, Nehru Place and Faridabad.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMDrinking water

Arrival station

Sarai

elevated

Weekdays: 06:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 06:00)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water