How long does it take from Sarai to Dilshad Garden by metro?

The journey from Sarai to Dilshad Garden takes approximately 88 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 35.1 km across 29 stops.

What is the metro fare from Sarai to Dilshad Garden?

The token fare from Sarai to Dilshad Garden is ₹60. With a smart card the fare is ₹54 (save ₹6). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹48.

Which platform at Sarai for Dilshad Garden?

At Sarai, board from Platform 1 (elevated station). The train runs towards Kashmere Gate. Look for the electronic board showing "Kashmere Gate".

What is the last train from Sarai to Dilshad Garden?

The last train from Sarai towards Kashmere Gate departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Dilshad Garden back towards Sarai departs at 23:15.

How many stops from Sarai to Dilshad Garden?

There are 29 stops between Sarai and Dilshad Garden on the Violet Line. The stations are: Sarai, Badarpur Border, Tughlakabad, Mohan Estate, Sarita Vihar, Jasola Apollo, Harkesh Nagar Okhla, Govindpuri, Kalkaji Mandir, Nehru Place, Kailash Colony, Moolchand, Lajpat Nagar, Jangpura, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Khan Market, Central Secretariat.

Sarai To Dilshad Garden

ShortestShortest Route

Sarai

Platform 1·elevated·Violet LineTowards Kashmere Gate

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

Badarpur Border

+2.37 min

2.37 min · 1.03 km

Tughlakabad

+6.14 min

3.77 min · 1.8 km

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

+36.53 min

2.23 min · 0.95 km

Khan Market

+39.36 min

2.83 min · 1.28 km

Central Secretariat

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground19.71 km

First train: 06:05Last train: 23:15

interchange Central Secretariat — 5 min

Platform 3 · Yellow Line ·Platform 1 Towards Samaypur Badli

+5 min

Central Secretariat

violet interchange

Platform 1·underground·Yellow LineTowards Samaypur Badli

First train: 06:32Last train: 23:36Doors open: right

Patel Chowk

+2.12 min

2.12 min · 0.89 km

Rajiv Chowk

blue interchange

+4.87 min

2.75 min · 1.24 km

Chawri Bazar

+9.45 min

2.01 min · 0.83 km

Chandni Chowk

+11.82 min

2.37 min · 1.03 km

Kashmere Gate

red interchangeviolet interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground6.2 km

First train: 06:16Last train: 23:25

interchange Kashmere Gate — 5 min

Platform 1 · Red Line ·Platform 3 Towards Rithala

+5 min

Kashmere Gate

violet interchangeyellow interchange

Platform 3·underground·Red LineTowards Rithala

First train: 05:55Last train: 23:20Doors open: right

Shastri Park

+4.74 min

4.74 min · 2.33 km

Seelampur

+7.77 min

3.03 min · 1.39 km

Mansarovar Park

+15.24 min

2.23 min · 0.95 km

Jhilmil

+16.79 min

1.55 min · 0.58 km

Dilshad Garden

Arrive Platform 1·elevated9.19 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

88 min

Total time

stops

35.1 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Sarai	06:00	23:00	Towards Kashmere Gate
Dilshad Garden	06:00	23:00	Towards Sarai

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

₹60

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹54

Save ₹6 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹48

Save ₹12 per ride

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

Fare guide

Travel green

4.74 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

2.18 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~140 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹60

Bike

₹220

Auto

₹452

Cab

₹822

Estimates for 35.1 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

Sarai

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Dilshad Garden

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMParkingDrinking water