The Violet Line is one of South Delhi’s most important metro routes — the line that stitches together Lajpat Nagar, Nehru Place, Kalkaji, Okhla, and Jasola before running on to Faridabad. Running as a parallel relief route to the busy Yellow Line, it connects the interior of South Delhi and a slice of Central Delhi’s heritage core to Haryana’s largest satellite city. This guide covers the full route, station list, fares, ticketing options, interchanges, and — crucially for renters and buyers — which South Delhi localities sit directly on it.
Key Takeaways
- The Violet Line (Line 6) runs 34 stations across roughly 46.3 km, from Kashmere Gate to Raja Nahar Singh in Ballabhgarh, Faridabad.
- It opened in stages from 3 October 2010, the same day the Delhi Commonwealth Games began, and reached Raja Nahar Singh in November 2018.
- Five interchanges — Kashmere Gate, Mandi House, Central Secretariat, Lajpat Nagar, and Kalkaji Mandir — connect it to nearly every other line in the network.
Violet Line: Quick Facts
- Line: Violet Line (Line 6)
- Route: Kashmere Gate to Raja Nahar Singh (Ballabhgarh, Faridabad)
- Length: Approximately 46.3 km
- Stations: 34
- Opened: 3 October 2010 (first section), extended through to November 2018
- Interchanges: 5 (Kashmere Gate, Mandi House, Central Secretariat, Lajpat Nagar, Kalkaji Mandir)
- Rolling stock: Six-coach standard-gauge trains, top speed 80 km/h
- Special note: The stretch between ITO and Kashmere Gate is known as the Heritage Line, passing Lal Quila (Red Fort) and Jama Masjid
The line’s origins were not without drama — an under-construction bridge section collapsed at Zamrudpur, near East of Kailash, in July 2009, delaying the original March 2010 opening. The Central Secretariat–Sarita Vihar stretch eventually opened on 3 October 2010, coinciding with the start of the Delhi Commonwealth Games.
Timings & Frequency
Violet Line trains run from around 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM on weekdays and Saturdays, with the first train on Sundays starting later. During peak hours, trains arrive roughly every 5 minutes, easing to longer intervals off-peak. As always, the DMRC website or app carries the most current timings, which can shift with maintenance schedules.
Violet Line Fare Details
Delhi Metro uses a distance-based fare structure. On the Violet Line, as across the network, fares broadly work out as follows:
- Up to 2 km: ₹10
- 2–5 km: ₹20
- 5–12 km: ₹30
- 12–21 km: ₹40
- 21–32 km: ₹50
- Above 32 km: ₹60
Fares are lower on Sundays and national holidays, and smart-card users receive a discount over token fares. For journeys wholly within South Delhi — say, Lajpat Nagar to Jasola — you’ll typically pay in the ₹30–40 band.
Ways to Buy Tickets
Delhi Metro offers several ticketing options across the Violet Line:
- Smart Card: A rechargeable card for multiple journeys, offering a discount over token fares — the most convenient option for regular commuters
- QR Code Tickets: Available through the DMRC Momentum 2.0 app, letting you generate a paper-free QR ticket on your phone
- Tokens: Single-journey plastic tokens bought at station counters or vending machines
- National Common Mobility Card (NCMC): Bank-issued cards that work across the network
Key Stations on the Violet Line
Several Violet Line stations are genuine anchors for South Delhi commuters and visitors:
- Kashmere Gate — The network’s busiest interchange, connecting the Red, Yellow, and Violet Lines
- Lajpat Nagar — Interchange with the Pink Line, serving one of South Delhi’s busiest markets; see our Lajpat Nagar rental options
- Nehru Place — Gateway to one of Asia’s largest IT hardware markets and a major business hub
- Kalkaji Mandir — Interchange with the Magenta Line, one of South Delhi’s busiest transfer points, near the Lotus Temple
- Jasola Apollo — A 2–5 minute walk from Jasola District Centre’s office towers
- Sarita Vihar — Serving a well-planned DDA residential belt, with the line’s depot alongside
Interchange Stations
The Violet Line’s five interchanges make it one of the network’s best-connected routes:
- Kashmere Gate — Red Line, Yellow Line
- Mandi House — Blue Line
- Central Secretariat — Yellow Line, Airport Express Line
- Lajpat Nagar — Pink Line
- Kalkaji Mandir — Magenta Line
That Central Secretariat interchange is the key one for air travellers: while the Violet Line doesn’t reach IGI Airport directly, a single transfer to the Airport Express Line there gets you to the terminals.
Complete Violet Line Station List
Running from north to south:
Kashmere Gate → Lal Quila → Jama Masjid → Delhi Gate → ITO → Mandi House → Janpath → Central Secretariat → Khan Market → Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium → Jangpura → Lajpat Nagar → Moolchand → Kailash Colony → Nehru Place → Kalkaji Mandir → Govind Puri → Harkesh Nagar Okhla → Jasola Apollo → Sarita Vihar → Mohan Estate → Tughlakabad → Badarpur Border → and onward through the Faridabad stretch to Escorts Mujesar and Raja Nahar Singh.
What the Violet Line Means for South Delhi Renters & Buyers
For anyone househunting, the Violet Line is a genuine value driver. Properties near well-connected stations tend to hold rental demand and see steadier appreciation — a pattern we’ve traced across the district in our Outer Ring Road guide, since the Violet Line shadows much of South Delhi’s key road network.
The localities that benefit most are the ones sitting directly on the line: Lajpat Nagar and Kailash Colony for their central position and market access, Kalkaji for its Magenta-Violet interchange, and Jasola and Sarita Vihar for their combination of residential calm and direct connectivity to Nehru Place and central Delhi. Even Greater Kailash benefits indirectly — its residents reach the Violet Line at Kailash Colony or Kalkaji Mandir, as our Greater Kailash area guide explains.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many stations does the Delhi Metro Violet Line have?
The Violet Line has 34 stations across roughly 46.3 kilometres, running from Kashmere Gate to Raja Nahar Singh in Ballabhgarh, Faridabad.
When did the Violet Line open?
The first section, Central Secretariat to Sarita Vihar, opened on 3 October 2010, with later extensions reaching Badarpur, Faridabad, and finally Raja Nahar Singh in November 2018.
Which interchanges are on the Violet Line?
Five: Kashmere Gate (Red and Yellow Lines), Mandi House (Blue Line), Central Secretariat (Yellow Line and Airport Express), Lajpat Nagar (Pink Line), and Kalkaji Mandir (Magenta Line).
Does the Violet Line connect to the airport?
Not directly, but you can transfer to the Airport Express Line at Central Secretariat to reach IGI Airport.
Which South Delhi localities does the Violet Line serve?
Lajpat Nagar, Moolchand, Kailash Colony, Nehru Place, Kalkaji Mandir, Govind Puri, Okhla, Sarita Vihar, and Jasola all sit on the Violet Line.
Bottom Line
The Violet Line quietly does some of the heaviest lifting in South Delhi’s transit map — linking the district’s markets, business hubs, and residential belts to both Central Delhi and Faridabad, with five interchanges tying it into the wider network. For renters and buyers, a home near a Violet Line station means genuine, everyday connectivity. To see what’s available along the corridor, browse current flats for rent in Kalkaji, one of the line’s best-connected South Delhi stops.
Written by the South Delhi Rentwala Editorial Team, which maps Delhi Metro connectivity against real rental demand across South Delhi. Learn more about us.
Published Feb 2, 2026 · Last Updated July 9, 2026 · 9 min read