How long does it take from IIT to Shastri Nagar by metro?

The journey from IIT to Shastri Nagar takes approximately 56 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 20.42 km across 18 stops.

What is the metro fare from IIT to Shastri Nagar?

The token fare from IIT to Shastri Nagar 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 IIT for Shastri Nagar?

At IIT, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Botanical Garden. Look for the electronic board showing "Botanical Garden".

What is the last train from IIT to Shastri Nagar?

The last train from IIT towards Botanical Garden departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Shastri Nagar back towards IIT departs at 23:18.

How many stops from IIT to Shastri Nagar?

There are 18 stops between IIT and Shastri Nagar on the Magenta Line. The stations are: IIT, Hauz Khas.

IIT To Shastri Nagar

ShortestShortest Route

IIT

Platform 2·underground·Magenta LineTowards Botanical Garden

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

Hauz Khas

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 4·underground1.42 km

First train: 06:02Last train: 23:18

interchange Hauz Khas — 5 min

Platform 4 · Yellow Line ·Platform 1 Towards Samaypur Badli

+5 min

Hauz Khas

magenta interchange

Platform 1·underground·Yellow LineTowards Samaypur Badli

First train: 06:22Last train: 23:31Doors open: right

Green Park

+3.81 min

3.81 min · 1.82 km

AIIMS

+6.07 min

2.26 min · 0.97 km

Chawri Bazar

+28 min

2.01 min · 0.83 km

Chandni Chowk

+30.37 min

2.37 min · 1.03 km

Kashmere Gate

red interchangeviolet interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground14.48 km

First train: 06:16Last train: 23:25

interchange Kashmere Gate — 5 min

Platform 1 · Red Line ·Platform 3 Towards Rithala

+5 min

Kashmere Gate

violet interchangeyellow interchange

Platform 3·underground·Red LineTowards Rithala

First train: 05:55Last train: 23:20Doors open: right

Tis Hazari

+2.65 min

2.65 min · 1.18 km

Pulbangash

+5.51 min

2.86 min · 1.3 km

Pratap Nagar

+7.77 min

2.26 min · 0.97 km

Shastri Nagar

Arrive Platform 2·elevated4.52 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

56 min

Total time

stops

20.42 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
IIT	06:00	23:00	Towards Botanical Garden
Shastri Nagar	06:00	23:00	Towards IIT

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

2.76 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.27 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~82 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹132

Auto

₹276

Cab

₹500

Estimates for 20.42 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

IIT

underground

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Arrival station

Shastri Nagar

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water