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

The journey from Sarita Vihar to Central Secretariat takes approximately 32 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 14.37 km across 12 stops.

What is the metro fare from Sarita Vihar to Central Secretariat?

The token fare from Sarita Vihar to Central Secretariat 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 Sarita Vihar for Central Secretariat?

At Sarita Vihar, 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 Sarita Vihar to Central Secretariat?

The last train from Sarita Vihar towards Kashmere Gate departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Central Secretariat back towards Sarita Vihar departs at 23:15.

How many stops from Sarita Vihar to Central Secretariat?

There are 12 stops between Sarita Vihar and Central Secretariat on the Violet Line. The stations are: 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.

Sarita Vihar To Central Secretariat

ShortestShortest Route

Sarita Vihar

Platform 1·elevated·Violet LineTowards Kashmere Gate

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

Jasola Apollo

+2.77 min

2.77 min · 1.25 km

Harkesh Nagar Okhla

+4.54 min

1.77 min · 0.7 km

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

+24.83 min

2.23 min · 0.95 km

Khan Market

+27.66 min

2.83 min · 1.28 km

Central Secretariat

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground14.37 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

32 min

Total time

stops

14.37 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Sarita Vihar	06:00	23:00	Towards Kashmere Gate
Central Secretariat	06:05	23:15	Towards Sarita Vihar

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

1.94 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.89 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~57 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹96

Auto

₹202

Cab

₹366

Estimates for 14.37 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

Sarita Vihar

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival 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