How long does it take from Malviya Nagar to Lajpat Nagar by metro?

The journey from Malviya Nagar to Lajpat Nagar takes approximately 22 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 7.9 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from Malviya Nagar to Lajpat Nagar?

The token fare from Malviya Nagar to Lajpat Nagar is ₹30. With a smart card the fare is ₹27 (save ₹3). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹24.

Which platform at Malviya Nagar for Lajpat Nagar?

At Malviya Nagar, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Northbound → Samaypur Badli. Look for the electronic board showing "Samaypur Badli".

What is the last train from Malviya Nagar to Lajpat Nagar?

The last train from Malviya Nagar towards Samaypur Badli departs at 23:25 on weekdays. The last train from Lajpat Nagar back towards Malviya Nagar departs at 23:33.

How many stops from Malviya Nagar to Lajpat Nagar?

There are 6 stops between Malviya Nagar and Lajpat Nagar on the Yellow Line. The stations are: Malviya Nagar, Hauz Khas, Green Park, AIIMS, INA.

Malviya Nagar To Lajpat Nagar

ShortestShortest Route

Malviya Nagar

Platform 1·underground·Yellow LineTowards Samaypur Badli

First train: 06:17Last train: 23:25Doors open: right

Hauz Khas

magenta interchange

+3.54 min

3.54 min · 1.67 km

Green Park

+7.35 min

3.81 min · 1.82 km

AIIMS

+9.61 min

2.26 min · 0.97 km

INA

pink interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground5.24 km

First train: 06:29Last train: 23:33

interchange INA — 5 min

Platform 1 · Pink Line ·Platform 4 Towards Shiv Vihar

+5 min

INA

yellow interchange

Platform 4·underground·Pink LineTowards Shiv Vihar

First train: 05:53Last train: 23:20Doors open: right

South Extension

+2.94 min

2.94 min · 1.34 km

Lajpat Nagar

violet interchange

Arrive Platform 2·elevated2.66 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

22 min

Total time

stops

7.9 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Malviya Nagar	06:17	23:25	Towards Samaypur Badli
Lajpat Nagar	06:00	23:00	Towards Malviya Nagar

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

₹30

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹27

Save ₹3 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹24

Save ₹6 per ride

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

Fare guide

Travel green

1.07 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.49 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~32 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹30

Bike

₹58

Auto

₹124

Cab

₹224

Estimates for 7.9 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Departure station

Malviya Nagar

underground

Weekdays: 06:17 – 23:32(Sundays from 06:47)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Malviya Nagar Market Road· Malviya Nagar Market, Shivalik Colony♿

Press Enclave Marg· IGNOU direction, Pushp Vihar♿

D-block Malviya Nagar· D-block residential area

Standard Yellow Line station. Both platforms visible from the concourse level — check the electronic destination board.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Lajpat Nagar

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMParkingDrinking water