Journey type
Search Console Opportunity
Journey summary
Nehru Enclave to Lajpat Nagar
Line-by-line directions for this trip
Search Console OpportunitySingle-change journey
Travelling from Nehru Enclave to Lajpat Nagar on the Delhi Metro takes approximately 14 minutes covering 6 stations and 1 interchange. The standard token fare is ₹21 (or ₹19 with a Smart Card).
Travel Time
14 min
Standard Fare
₹21
Smart Card
₹19
Interchanges
1
Total Stations
6
Distance
4.8 km
First and last train times use reported Nehru Enclave timing data. Direction-wise timing can vary by line and destination.
Route plan
Start on Magenta Line towards Botanical Garden from Nehru Enclave. Change 1 time before reaching Lajpat Nagar.
Useful for comparing a full metro journey across multiple connected lines in the Delhi NCR network.
This route connects the area around People Places Arts with the area around Babu Park.
Magenta LineBoard for 1 station
Towards Botanical Garden
Nehru Enclave to Kalkaji Mandir
Change to Violet Line at Kalkaji Mandir
Violet LineContinue for 4 stations
Towards Kashmere Gate
Kalkaji Mandir to Lajpat Nagar
Route at a glance
Calculated network summary
This summary is calculated for Nehru Enclave to Lajpat Nagarfrom the ordered station and line graph used by the planner.
Lines used
Magenta Line → Violet Line
Network changes
1 interchange
Interchange sequence: Kalkaji Mandir.
Line and station naming reference: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation operational network map
Reference reviewed 9 August 2026. Fare and travel time remain planner estimates; check official live notices before travelling.
Route Timeline
Magenta LineBoard for 1 stationTowards Botanical Garden
Nehru Enclave
Start journey on Magenta Line towards Botanical Garden
Kalkaji Mandir
Change to Violet Line
Violet LineContinue for 4 stationsTowards Kashmere Gate
Destination station
Lajpat Nagar
Violet LinePink Line
Parking
Recorded as available
ATM
Recorded as available
Toilet
Recorded as available
Lift
Recorded as available
Escalator
Recorded as available
Nearby places
Babu Park, Lajpat Nagar Colony Hospital, Shri Keemti Lal Ji Park, Central Market
Useful exits
- Gate No. 5 (Pink Line): Block 1, Lajpat Nagar III
- Gate No. 3: Defence Colony
- Gate No. 2: Lajpat Nagar Market
Accessibility information
- Lift No.3: Near Gate No.1 of the Station; towards Lajpat Nagar-2 (A-Block)
- Lift No.4: Near Gate No.3 of the Station; towards Defence Colony
DMRC published reference; verify current gate and lift status on arrival.
Facilities reported along this route
Stations where our current data records selected passenger facilities. Confirm essential facilities before travel.
Parking
4 stationsJourney overview
This calculated journey covers approximately 4.8 km and 5 stops. The planner estimates 14 minutes of travel and a standard estimated fare of ₹21. It uses 2 line sections with 1 interchange.
Route character
This route from Nehru Enclave to Lajpat Nagar crosses 2 line sections. It is most useful when you follow the interchange order below and check the terminal direction shown for each onward train before boarding.
Single-change journey: Useful for comparing a full metro journey across multiple connected lines in the Delhi NCR network.
This route connects the area around People Places Arts with the area around Babu Park.
This journey guide prioritizes fare, travel time, interchange guidance and station-by-station route. Use the calculated summary together with the line directions below before you travel.
This route's line signature is Magenta Line (Nehru Enclave to Kalkaji Mandir), Violet Line (Kalkaji Mandir to Lajpat Nagar). The first stations in travel order are Nehru Enclave, Kalkaji Mandir, Nehru Place, Kailash Colony, Moolchand, Lajpat Nagar, which helps make this station pair distinct from other journeys using some of the same interchange hubs.
Line-by-line summary
- Ride the Magenta Line from Nehru Enclave to Kalkaji Mandir towards Botanical Garden. This section covers 1 stops.
- Ride the Violet Line from Kalkaji Mandir to Lajpat Nagar towards Kashmere Gate. This section covers 4 stops.
What to verify before boarding
Before travelling from Nehru Enclave to Lajpat Nagar, compare the estimated fare and time with the interchange order and the displayed terminal direction for each line.
Interchange guidance
- Change lines inside Kalkaji Mandir. Follow signs for the next line and its displayed terminal direction; interchange walking time varies by platform.
Origin and destination station details
Origin station
Leaving Nehru Enclave
Nehru Enclave is metro station on the magenta line.
- Address / access area
- Nehru Enclave Metro Station; access reference: Near Gate No.3 of the Station; near Bhairav Mandir
- Parking
- Not confirmed in the reviewed station data.
- Accessibility reference
- 4 published accessible entry or gate references; verify live lift and gate status.
- Station hours / first and last train
- DMRC First/Last Train Time tool for this station pair and direction.
Nearby: People Places Arts, Asaf Ali Park, Chittaranjan Bhavan, Fish Market.
Destination station
Arriving at Lajpat Nagar
Lajpat Nagar is interchange station serving violet line and pink line.
- Address / access area
- Lajpat Nagar Metro Station; access reference: Near Gate No.1 of the Station; towards Lajpat Nagar-2 (A-Block)
- Parking
- Listed as available; confirm live access and vehicle rules.
- Accessibility reference
- 3 published accessible entry or gate references; verify live lift and gate status.
- Station hours / first and last train
- DMRC First/Last Train Time tool for this station pair and direction.
Nearby: Babu Park, Lajpat Nagar Colony Hospital, Shri Keemti Lal Ji Park, Central Market.
Useful gate context
Nehru Enclave gates
Lift No.2: Near Gate No.3 of the Station; near Bhairav Mandir | Lift No.3: Near Gate No.5 of Station; near Veer Savarkar Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya
Lajpat Nagar gates
Gate No. 5 (Pink Line): Block 1, Lajpat Nagar III | Gate No. 3: Defence Colony
Stations on this route
These stations are listed in travel order using the same network data as the route calculation.
Fare and journey time are planning estimates. Platform numbers, live disruptions and gate availability can change, so confirm the line name and terminal direction on station displays before boarding.
Related routes
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Fare Options
Estimated fare by payment type. Eligibility, operator rules and the final amount shown before payment take priority.
Calculate another Delhi Metro fareStandard fare (QR ticket)
Standard estimated fare
₹21
Smart card / NCMC fare
Estimated smart card fare
₹19
Discounted fare (off-peak / MJQRT)
Estimated fare where eligible
₹16.8
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the metro route from Nehru Enclave to Lajpat Nagar?
The metro route from Nehru Enclave to Lajpat Nagar has 6 stations, 4.8 km approximate distance and 1 interchange. Follow the station-by-station timeline for the complete route.
How much is the fare from Nehru Enclave to Lajpat Nagar?
The estimated standard fare for this route is ₹21.0. With a smart card or NCMC, the estimate is ₹19.0. The eligible off-peak/MJQRT estimate is ₹16.8. Operator eligibility rules and the final amount shown before payment take priority.
How long does it take from Nehru Enclave to Lajpat Nagar?
The estimated travel time is 14 minutes, including interchange time where applicable.
Which metro line should I board from Nehru Enclave?
Board the Magenta Line from Nehru Enclave towards Botanical Garden.
Where do I change metro between Nehru Enclave and Lajpat Nagar?
You need to change metro at Kalkaji Mandir on this route.
How many stations are there from Nehru Enclave to Lajpat Nagar?
There are 6 stations on the route from Nehru Enclave to Lajpat Nagar, including the starting and destination stations. This means there are 5 metro stops between the two stations.
Which metro lines are used from Nehru Enclave to Lajpat Nagar?
This route uses Magenta Line, Violet Line. Follow the route timeline to see where each line starts and where to change trains.
What are the stations between Nehru Enclave and Lajpat Nagar?
Stations on this route are Nehru Enclave, Kalkaji Mandir, Nehru Place, Kailash Colony, Moolchand, Lajpat Nagar.
What kind of metro journey is Nehru Enclave to Lajpat Nagar?
Nehru Enclave to Lajpat Nagar is best described here as a single-change journey. Useful for comparing a full metro journey across multiple connected lines in the Delhi NCR network.
Which gate can help when starting from Nehru Enclave?
Nehru Enclave currently has reported gate references such as Lift No.2 for Near Gate No.3 of the Station; near Bhairav Mandir; Lift No.3 for Near Gate No.5 of Station; near Veer Savarkar Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya. Station signboards and live gate operations should be treated as the final reference on the day of travel.
What is reported near Lajpat Nagar after this journey?
Reported nearby places around Lajpat Nagar include Babu Park, Lajpat Nagar Colony Hospital, Shri Keemti Lal Ji Park, Central Market. Use the station exit and gate boards to match your final destination after arriving.