How long does it take from Barakhamba Road to Shankar Vihar by metro?

The journey from Barakhamba Road to Shankar Vihar takes approximately 53 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 19.52 km across 15 stops.

What is the metro fare from Barakhamba Road to Shankar Vihar?

The token fare from Barakhamba Road to Shankar Vihar is ₹40. With a smart card the fare is ₹36 (save ₹4). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹32.

Which platform at Barakhamba Road for Shankar Vihar?

At Barakhamba Road, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Dwarka Sector 21. Look for the electronic board showing "Dwarka Sector 21".

What is the last train from Barakhamba Road to Shankar Vihar?

The last train from Barakhamba Road towards Dwarka Sector 21 departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Shankar Vihar back towards Barakhamba Road departs at 23:30.

How many stops from Barakhamba Road to Shankar Vihar?

There are 15 stops between Barakhamba Road and Shankar Vihar on the Blue Line. The stations are: Barakhamba Road, Rajiv Chowk.

Barakhamba Road To Shankar Vihar

ShortestShortest Route

Barakhamba Road

Platform 1·underground·Blue LineTowards Dwarka Sector 21

First train: 06:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Rajiv Chowk

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground0.8 km

First train: 05:51Last train: 23:30

interchange Rajiv Chowk — 5 min

Platform 3 · Yellow Line ·Platform 2 Towards Millennium City Centre

+5 min

Rajiv Chowk

blue interchange

Platform 2·underground·Yellow LineTowards Millennium City Centre

First train: 06:26Last train: 23:45Doors open: right

Patel Chowk

+2.75 min

2.75 min · 1.24 km

Central Secretariat

violet interchange

+4.87 min

2.12 min · 0.89 km

AIIMS

+17.35 min

1.92 min · 0.78 km

Green Park

+19.61 min

2.26 min · 0.97 km

Hauz Khas

magenta interchange

Arrive Platform 2·underground10.41 km

First train: 06:20Last train: 23:38

interchange Hauz Khas — 5 min

Platform 2 · Magenta Line ·Platform 3 Towards Janakpuri West

+5 min

Hauz Khas

yellow interchange

Platform 3·underground·Magenta LineTowards Janakpuri West

First train: 06:00Last train: 23:10Doors open: right

IIT

+3.08 min

3.08 min · 1.42 km

R.K. Puram

+7.14 min

4.06 min · 1.96 km

Munirka

+10.24 min

3.1 min · 1.43 km

Vasant Vihar

+13.9 min

3.66 min · 1.74 km

Shankar Vihar

Arrive Platform 1·elevated8.31 km

First train: 06:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

15stops2changes

FromTo

Journey at a glance

53 min

Total time

stops

19.52 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Barakhamba Road	06:00	23:00	Towards Dwarka Sector 21
Shankar Vihar	06:00	23:00	Towards Barakhamba Road

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

₹40

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹36

Save ₹4 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹32

Save ₹8 per ride

Use your Delhi Metro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

2.64 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.21 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~78 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹128

Auto

₹264

Cab

₹480

Estimates for 19.52 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure station

Barakhamba Road

underground

Weekdays: 06:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 06:00)

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMDrinking water

Arrival station

Shankar Vihar

elevated

Weekdays: 06:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 06:00)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points