How long does it take from Botanical Garden to Shankar Vihar by metro?

The journey from Botanical Garden to Shankar Vihar takes approximately 53 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 24.05 km across 18 stops.

What is the metro fare from Botanical Garden to Shankar Vihar?

The token fare from Botanical Garden to Shankar Vihar is ₹50. With a smart card the fare is ₹45 (save ₹5). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹40.

Which platform at Botanical Garden for Shankar Vihar?

At Botanical Garden, board from Platform 1 (elevated station). The train runs towards Krishna Park Extension. Look for the electronic board showing "Krishna Park Extension".

What is the last train from Botanical Garden to Shankar Vihar?

The last train from Botanical Garden towards Krishna Park Extension departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Shankar Vihar back towards Botanical Garden departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Botanical Garden to Shankar Vihar?

There are 18 stops between Botanical Garden and Shankar Vihar on the Magenta Line. The stations are: Botanical Garden, Okhla Bird Sanctuary, Kalindi Kunj, Jasola Vihar Shaheen Bagh, Okhla Vihar, Jamia Millia Islamia, Sukhdev Vihar, Okhla NSIC, Kalkaji Mandir, Nehru Enclave, Greater Kailash, Chirag Delhi, Panchsheel Park, Hauz Khas, IIT, R.K. Puram, Munirka, Vasant Vihar, Shankar Vihar.

Botanical Garden To Shankar Vihar

ShortestShortest Route

Botanical Garden

blue interchange

Platform 1·elevated·Magenta LineTowards Krishna Park Extension

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

Okhla Bird Sanctuary

+3.92 min

3.92 min · 1.88 km

Kalindi Kunj

+7.38 min

3.46 min · 1.63 km

Munirka

+45.38 min

3.1 min · 1.43 km

Vasant Vihar

+49.04 min

3.66 min · 1.74 km

Shankar Vihar

Arrive Platform 1·elevated24.05 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

53 min

Total time

stops

24.05 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Botanical Garden	06:00	23:00	Towards Krishna Park Extension
Shankar Vihar	06:00	23:00	Towards Botanical Garden

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

₹50

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹45

Save ₹5 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹40

Save ₹10 per ride

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

Fare guide

Travel green

3.25 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.49 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~96 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹50

Bike

₹154

Auto

₹318

Cab

₹580

Estimates for 24.05 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure station

Botanical Garden

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMParkingDrinking water

Arrival station

Shankar Vihar

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points