Lajpat Nagar Metro Station
Violet Line and Pink Line · South East Delhi, Delhi
About Lajpat Nagar metro station
Lajpat Nagar opened on the Violet Line on 3 October 2010, with the first section of that line, in time for the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony. It became an interchange on 6 August 2018, when the Pink Line arrived. DMRC classes the station as elevated and notes that it is also known as Bureau of Energy Efficiency Lajpat Nagar.
Changing between the two lines does not require leaving the ticketed area. Gate 5 belongs to the Pink Line side and opens onto Block 1, Lajpat Nagar III; the other gates lead to Defence Colony and the Lajpat Nagar Market. On the Violet Line the neighbours are Jangpura and Moolchand; on the Pink Line, South Extension and Vinobapuri.
First and last metro at Lajpat Nagar
Departure times from this station on a weekday, as DMRC’s journey planner gives them (checked on Tuesday 20 October 2026; the planner takes no date). DMRC does not publish separate Saturday, Sunday or holiday times for each station, and on special days it announces changes in advance. A last train after midnight belongs to the previous evening’s service. “Not published” means DMRC’s own answer was inconsistent (arrival before departure), so we leave it out.
How often trains run at Lajpat Nagar
Average interval between trains published by DMRC for each section (as on 31.08.2026). Peak hours are 08:00–12:00 and 17:00–21:00, the hours outside DMRC’s off-peak definition. Rapid Metro Gurugram figures come from its own page (peak 08:00–11:00 and 16:00–20:00 on weekdays; Sunday is one flat interval).
Next stations from Lajpat Nagar
| Line | Next station | Running time |
|---|---|---|
| Violet | Jangpura | 2.6 min |
| Violet | Moolchand | 2 min |
| Pink | Vinobapuri | 2.9 min |
| Pink | South Extension | 2.8 min |
Running time to the adjoining station from DMRC’s journey planner, including the stop. On the Rapid Metro the Phase 2 – Phase 3 loop runs one way only (Phase 2 → Belvedere Towers → Cyber City → Moulsari Avenue → Phase 3 → Phase 2).
Interchanges and connections
- Metro: interchange between the Violet Line and Pink Line inside the station, without leaving the paid area (DMRC does not publish walking times between platforms).
- Indian Railways: Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station (5 km, about 40 min on foot), as listed by DMRC.
- Buses: Lajpat Nagar Bus Stop (0.4 km, about 5 min on foot), as listed by DMRC.
Station facilities
DMRC labels: Divyang Friendly Station, Parking Available and Lift/Escalator Available.
As listed on the DMRC station page; a facility missing here may still exist.
Gates and platforms at Lajpat Nagar
| Gate | Leads to | Divyang friendly |
|---|---|---|
| Gate No. 5 (Pink Line) | Block 1 Lajpat Nagar Iii | Yes |
| Gate No. 3 | Defence Colony | Yes |
| Gate No. 2 | Lajpat Nagar Market | — |
| Gate No. 1 | Parking side-Lajpat Nagar Market | Yes |
Platforms
| Platform | Trains towards |
|---|---|
| Platform No. 4 | Majlis Park or Yamuna Vihar |
| Platform No. 3 | Shiv Vihar |
| Platform No. 2 | Kashmere Gate |
| Platform No. 1 | Raja Nahar Singh (Ballabhgarh) |
Gates, their surroundings and platforms as DMRC lists them on the station page.
Parking at Lajpat Nagar
| Parking | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Near Gate Number-1 | 75 cars, 40 two-wheelers, 10 cycles |
| Gate No. 5 | 30 cars |
Parking sites and capacities listed by DMRC (some are run by other agencies); rates are not published on the station page.
Fare from Lajpat Nagar
A single journey to Rajiv Chowk (Connaught Place) costs ₹32 from Monday to Saturday and ₹21 on Sundays and national holidays, according to DMRC’s journey planner (route on the Violet Line and Yellow Line). The planner gives about 20 minutes for the journey. Fares go by distance in six slabs; a smart card or an NCMC card is cheaper than a QR ticket or token. See Metro fares for every slab and discount.
What is near Lajpat Nagar metro station
Shoppers come for the market: DMRC lists Lajpat Nagar Market and the Central Market each at 0.3 km, about five minutes on foot, and the 3C’s cinema at 0.4 km. The Lajpat Nagar police station and post office are both 0.6 km away and Moolchand Hospital 1.0 km. OpenStreetMap shows Gamca about 260 m away, MCW Defence Colony at about 330 m and Sukun Park at about 350 m.
Places DMRC lists near the station
| Place | Type | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lajpat Nagar Market | Market | 0.3 km | 5 min |
| Central Market | Market | 0.3 km | 5 min |
| Lajpat Nagar Central Market | Tourist Place | 0.5 km | — |
| 3C'S | Cinema Hall | 0.4 km | 8 min |
| Lajpat Nagar Post Office | Government Offices | 0.6 km | 8 min |
Within 400 metres (OpenStreetMap)
| Place | Straight-line distance | On foot (estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Gamca | 260 m | 4 min |
| MCW Defence Colony | 330 m | 5 min |
| Sukun Park | 350 m | 6 min |
Named places from OpenStreetMap. The walking time is an estimate (straight-line distance × 1.3).
Frequently asked questions
DMRC’s station page states that Lajpat Nagar is also known as Bureau of Energy Efficiency Lajpat Nagar. The station’s name on the network and on this site is Lajpat Nagar.
No. The two lines are connected inside the ticketed area, so you can change without exiting. Gate 5 is the exit on the Pink Line side, towards Block 1, Lajpat Nagar III.