How long does it take from Chawri Bazar to Shankar Vihar by metro?

The journey from Chawri Bazar to Shankar Vihar takes approximately 51 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 20.69 km across 16 stops.

What is the metro fare from Chawri Bazar to Shankar Vihar?

The token fare from Chawri Bazar 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 Chawri Bazar for Shankar Vihar?

At Chawri Bazar, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs Southbound → Millennium City Centre. Look for the electronic board showing "Millennium City Centre".

What is the last train from Chawri Bazar to Shankar Vihar?

The last train from Chawri Bazar towards Millennium City Centre departs at 23:37 on weekdays. The last train from Shankar Vihar back towards Chawri Bazar departs at 23:38.

How many stops from Chawri Bazar to Shankar Vihar?

There are 16 stops between Chawri Bazar and Shankar Vihar on the Yellow Line. The stations are: Chawri Bazar, New Delhi, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat, Udyog Bhawan, Lok Kalyan Marg, Jor Bagh, INA, AIIMS, Green Park, Hauz Khas.

Chawri Bazar To Shankar Vihar

ShortestShortest Route

Chawri Bazar

Platform 2·underground·Yellow LineTowards Millennium City Centre

First train: 06:23Last train: 23:37Doors open: right

New Delhi

airport interchange

+2.01 min

2.01 min · 0.83 km

Rajiv Chowk

blue interchange

+4.58 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

AIIMS

+21.93 min

1.92 min · 0.78 km

Green Park

+24.19 min

2.26 min · 0.97 km

Hauz Khas

magenta interchange

Arrive Platform 2·underground12.38 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

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Journey at a glance

51 min

Total time

stops

20.69 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Chawri Bazar	06:23	23:37	Towards Millennium City Centre
Shankar Vihar	06:00	23:00	Towards Chawri Bazar

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

2.79 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.28 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~83 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹134

Auto

₹278

Cab

₹506

Estimates for 20.69 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

Chawri Bazar

underground

Weekdays: 06:21 – 23:37(Sundays from 06:51)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Chawri Bazar Main Road (north)· Chawri Bazar wholesale hardware market, Nai Sarak♿

Hauz Qazi Chowk· Hauz Qazi locality, Old Delhi spice lanes♿

Turkman Gate· Turkman Gate historic, Old Delhi fabric market

Fatehpuri direction· Fatehpuri Mosque 10-min walk, Khari Baoli

Deep in Old Delhi wholesale markets. Gate 1 for hardware, electric & plumbing wholesale district.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Shankar Vihar

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points