Trip Overview
How to reach Lajpat Nagar from MES Colony by metro? Board the metro from MES Colony station and travel through 28 intermediate stations on Delhi Metro. During the journey, you will need to change train at 1 interchange station before reaching Lajpat Nagar.
The approximate travel time between MES Colony and Lajpat Nagar is 3 hrs 15 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is approximately 33.6 Km. The first metro from MES Colony typically departs at 06:00 AM, while the last train leaves at 11:00 PM.
The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹253. Smart card users may receive discounted fares depending on the time of travel.
Station Intelligence
- Station Type: Regular Station
- Lines Served: RRTS + Metro Line
Nearby Areas & Landmarks
- MES Colony
- Meerut Cantt
- Roorkee Road
- Station Type: Interchange Station
- Lines Served: Violet Line, Pink Line
Nearby Areas & Landmarks
- Lajpat Nagar Market
- Ring Road
- Maharani Bagh
Travel Cost vs Road
Estimated travel costs are calculated based on standardized distance metrics (33.6 km) and typical Indian city fares.
| Travel Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| Metro | ₹253 | — |
| Bike Taxi | ₹302 | ₹49 more |
| Auto | ₹470 | ₹217 more |
| Cab | ₹739 | ₹486 more |
Pre-calculated Pass Fares
Calculations represent daily, weekly, and monthly round-trips (up and down) for a single commuter.
| Period (Up & Down) | Token Fare | Smart Card |
|---|---|---|
| Daily (1 Day) | ₹506 | ₹454 |
| Weekly (5 Days) | ₹2530 | ₹2270 |
| Weekly (6 Days) | ₹3036 | ₹2724 |
| Monthly (20 Days) | ₹10120 | ₹9080 |
| Monthly (24 Days) | ₹12144 | ₹10896 |
Smart Commute Impact
These environmental and health figures are estimates comparing this specific metro route to driving a standard petrol vehicle in typical city traffic.
- Carbon Saved
- 7.39 kg CO₂
- Fuel Saved
- 2.69 Liters
- Calories Burned
- ~427 kcal
- Time Saved (Peak)
- ~136 mins
Pro-Tips for this Route
- ▶ Interchange Navigation: You have 1 interchange. Follow the colored footprint stickers on the floor at the interchange stations for the quickest walking path between lines.
- ▶ Long Journey Advisory: This trip takes over 40 minutes. Mobile network connectivity may drop intermittently on underground stretches.
- ▶ Off-Peak Fare Hack: Smart Card users receive an *additional* 10% discount on journeys starting during off-peak hours (6 AM to 8 AM, 12 PM to 5 PM, and 9 PM onwards).
- ▶ Women's Safety & Coach: The first coach in the moving direction of the train is strictly reserved for women passengers. Male passengers are liable for a ₹250 fine if found in this coach.