How long does it take from IIT to Sarai by metro?

The journey from IIT to Sarai takes approximately 43 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 16.89 km across 14 stops.

What is the metro fare from IIT to Sarai?

The token fare from IIT 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 IIT for Sarai?

At IIT, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Botanical Garden. Look for the electronic board showing "Botanical Garden".

What is the last train from IIT to Sarai?

The last train from IIT towards Botanical Garden departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Sarai back towards IIT departs at 23:00.

How many stops from IIT to Sarai?

There are 14 stops between IIT and Sarai on the Magenta Line. The stations are: IIT, Hauz Khas, Panchsheel Park, Chirag Delhi, Greater Kailash, Nehru Enclave, Kalkaji Mandir.

IIT To Sarai

ShortestShortest Route

IIT

Platform 2·underground·Magenta LineTowards Botanical Garden

First train: 06:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Hauz Khas

yellow interchange

+3.08 min

3.08 min · 1.42 km

Panchsheel Park

+5.78 min

2.7 min · 1.21 km

Greater Kailash

+10.93 min

2.32 min · 1 km

Nehru Enclave

+13.78 min

2.85 min · 1.29 km

Kalkaji Mandir

violet interchange

Arrive Platform 2·elevated6.98 km

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

interchange Kalkaji Mandir — 5 min

Platform 2 · Violet Line ·Platform 2 Towards Raja Nahar Singh

+5 min

Kalkaji Mandir

magenta interchange

Platform 2·elevated·Violet LineTowards Raja Nahar Singh

First train: 06:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Govindpuri

+1.99 min

1.99 min · 0.82 km

Harkesh Nagar Okhla

+5.76 min

3.77 min · 1.8 km

Tughlakabad

+15.86 min

2.37 min · 1.03 km

Badarpur Border

+19.63 min

3.77 min · 1.8 km

Sarai

Arrive Platform 2·elevated9.91 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

43 min

Total time

stops

16.89 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
IIT	06:00	23:00	Towards Botanical Garden
Sarai	06:00	23:00	Towards IIT

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

2.28 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.05 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~68 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹112

Auto

₹232

Cab

₹422

Estimates for 16.89 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Departure station

IIT

underground

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Arrival station

Sarai

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water