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

The journey from Rajiv Chowk to Lajpat Nagar takes approximately 23 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 8.01 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from Rajiv Chowk to Lajpat Nagar?

The token fare from Rajiv Chowk 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 Rajiv Chowk for Lajpat Nagar?

At Rajiv Chowk, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs Southbound → Millennium City Centre. Look for the electronic board showing "Millennium City Centre".

What is the last train from Rajiv Chowk to Lajpat Nagar?

The last train from Rajiv Chowk towards Millennium City Centre departs at 23:45 on weekdays. The last train from Lajpat Nagar back towards Rajiv Chowk departs at 23:43.

How many stops from Rajiv Chowk to Lajpat Nagar?

There are 6 stops between Rajiv Chowk and Lajpat Nagar on the Yellow Line. The stations are: Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat.

Rajiv Chowk To Lajpat Nagar

ShortestShortest Route

Rajiv Chowk

blue interchange

Platform 2·underground·Yellow LineTowards Millennium City Centre

First train: 06:26Last train: 23:45Doors open: right

Patel Chowk

+2.75 min

2.75 min · 1.24 km

Central Secretariat

violet interchange

Arrive Platform 2·underground2.13 km

First train: 06:30Last train: 23:43

interchange Central Secretariat — 5 min

Platform 2 · Violet Line ·Platform 4 Towards Raja Nahar Singh

+5 min

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

Jangpura

+9.52 min

2.23 min · 0.95 km

Lajpat Nagar

pink interchange

Arrive Platform 2·elevated5.88 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

23 min

Total time

stops

8.01 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Rajiv Chowk	06:26	23:45	Towards Millennium City Centre
Lajpat Nagar	06:00	23:00	Towards Rajiv Chowk

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

1.08 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.50 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

₹126

Cab

₹226

Estimates for 8.01 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

Rajiv Chowk

underground

Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001

Weekdays: 05:51 – 23:45(Sundays from 06:16)

Zone 1 · 7 entry points

Key exits

Connaught Place Inner Circle — Block F/G· Block F shops, Block G restaurants♿

Connaught Place Middle Circle — Radial Road 1· Central Park, Rajiv Chowk circle♿

Palika Bazar underground market / Janpath Road· Palika Bazar, Janpath market♿

Connaught Place Inner Circle — Block A/B· Block A offices, Nirula's♿

Busiest station in the network. On weekday evenings (5:30–8 PM) security queues form outside — arrive with extra time. Gate 3 for Palika Bazar and Janpath shopping. Gate 5 for Hanuman Mandir. Blue Line check destination board carefully at Platform 4.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMFood courtShopsCustomer careDrinking water

Arrival station

Lajpat Nagar

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMParkingDrinking water