Direct journey · no interchange · all on one line
Total stations: 19
Step-by-step
Step-by-step directions
1
Board at Sarita Vihar
Enter via Gate 1, 2. Take the Violet Line towards Kashmere Gate. Trains run every 3–5 minutes.
2
Ride 18 stops to Lal Quila (38 min)
Pass Jasola-Apollo, Harkesh Nagar Okhla, Govind Puri, Kalkaji Mandir, Nehru Place, Kailash Colony, Moolchand, Lajpat Nagar, Jangpura, Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium, Khan Market, Central Secretariat, Janpath, Mandi House, ITO, Delhi Gate, Jama Masjid. Stay seated — no line change needed.
3
Arrive at Lal Quila
Exit through the gate closest to your destination (see exit gates below). Total journey time: 38 minutes.
Exit gates
Exit gates
Pick the right exit to save a walk
Gate 1
Sarita Vihar
Gate 2
Madan Pur Kadar
Timings & fare
Timings & fare
First & last train (Violet Line)
First train 5:00 AM
Last train 11:30 PM
Frequency 3–5 min
Fare (one way)
Token / UPI ₹50
Smart Card
₹44
save 12%
Distance 15.2 km
FAQs
Which metro line do I take?
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The entire journey is on the Violet Line towards Kashmere Gate. You stay on the same train the whole way.
How many interchanges are required?
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Zero. Sarita Vihar to Lal Quila is a direct route — no line changes needed.
What's the total fare?
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₹50 by token/UPI, or ₹44 with a Smart Card.
How many stations will I cross?
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19 stations in total: Sarita Vihar, Jasola-Apollo, Harkesh Nagar Okhla, Govind Puri, Kalkaji Mandir, Nehru Place, Kailash Colony, Moolchand, Lajpat Nagar, Jangpura, Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium, Khan Market, Central Secretariat, Janpath, Mandi House, ITO, Delhi Gate, Jama Masjid, Lal Quila.
Which gates should I use?
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Board via Gate 1–2 at Sarita Vihar. At Lal Quila, Gates 2 are the most useful exits.
Step-by-step directions
1
Board at Sarita Vihar
Enter via Gate 1, 2. Take the Violet Line towards Kashmere Gate. Trains run every 3–5 minutes.
2
Ride 18 stops to Lal Quila (38 min)
Pass Jasola-Apollo, Harkesh Nagar Okhla, Govind Puri, Kalkaji Mandir, Nehru Place, Kailash Colony, Moolchand, Lajpat Nagar, Jangpura, Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium, Khan Market, Central Secretariat, Janpath, Mandi House, ITO, Delhi Gate, Jama Masjid. Stay seated — no line change needed.
3
Arrive at Lal Quila
Exit through the gate closest to your destination (see exit gates below). Total journey time: 38 minutes.
Exit gates
Pick the right exit to save a walk
Gate 1
Sarita Vihar
Gate 2
Madan Pur Kadar
Timings & fare
First & last train (Violet Line)
First train 5:00 AM
Last train 11:30 PM
Frequency 3–5 min
Fare (one way)
Token / UPI ₹50
Smart Card
₹44
save 12%
Distance 15.2 km
Route summary
Sarita Vihar to Lal Quila is a 15.2 km journey taking about 38 minutes across 18 stations with no interchange. Smart Card users pay ₹44 instead of ₹50.
Popular routes from Sarita Vihar
Frequently asked questions
Which metro line do I take?
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The entire journey is on the Violet Line towards Kashmere Gate. You stay on the same train the whole way.
How many interchanges are required?
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Zero. Sarita Vihar to Lal Quila is a direct route — no line changes needed.
What's the total fare?
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₹50 by token/UPI, or ₹44 with a Smart Card.
How many stations will I cross?
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19 stations in total: Sarita Vihar, Jasola-Apollo, Harkesh Nagar Okhla, Govind Puri, Kalkaji Mandir, Nehru Place, Kailash Colony, Moolchand, Lajpat Nagar, Jangpura, Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium, Khan Market, Central Secretariat, Janpath, Mandi House, ITO, Delhi Gate, Jama Masjid, Lal Quila.
Which gates should I use?
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Board via Gate 1–2 at Sarita Vihar. At Lal Quila, Gates 2 are the most useful exits.