How long does it take from Shahdara to Okhla Bird Sanctuary by metro?

The journey from Shahdara to Okhla Bird Sanctuary takes approximately 67 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 21 km across 18 stops.

What is the metro fare from Shahdara to Okhla Bird Sanctuary?

The token fare from Shahdara to Okhla Bird Sanctuary 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 Shahdara for Okhla Bird Sanctuary?

At Shahdara, board from Platform 2 (elevated station). The train runs towards Rithala. Look for the electronic board showing "Rithala".

What is the last train from Shahdara to Okhla Bird Sanctuary?

The last train from Shahdara towards Rithala departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Okhla Bird Sanctuary back towards Shahdara departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Shahdara to Okhla Bird Sanctuary?

There are 18 stops between Shahdara and Okhla Bird Sanctuary on the Red Line. The stations are: Shahdara, Welcome.

Shahdara To Okhla Bird Sanctuary

ShortestShortest Route

Shahdara

Platform 2·elevated·Red LineTowards Rithala

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

Welcome

pink interchange

Arrive Platform 2·elevated1.16 km

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

interchange Welcome — 5 min

Platform 2 · Pink Line ·Platform 1 Towards Yamuna Vihar

+5 min

Welcome

red interchange

Platform 1·elevated·Pink LineTowards Yamuna Vihar

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

East Azad Nagar

+2.41 min

2.41 min · 1.05 km

Krishna Nagar

+4.86 min

2.45 min · 1.07 km

Karkarduma Court

+7.38 min

2.52 min · 1.11 km

Karkarduma

blue-branch interchange

Arrive Platform 1·elevated3.89 km

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

interchange Karkarduma — 5 min

Platform 1 · Blue Line — Vaishali Branch ·Platform 1 Towards Yamuna Bank

+5 min

Karkarduma

pink interchange

Platform 1·elevated·Blue Line — Vaishali BranchTowards Yamuna Bank

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

Preet Vihar

+2.59 min

2.59 min · 1.15 km

Nirman Vihar

+5.13 min

2.54 min · 1.12 km

Laxmi Nagar

+7.36 min

2.23 min · 0.95 km

Yamuna Bank

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·elevated4.59 km

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

interchange Yamuna Bank — 5 min

Platform 1 · Blue Line ·Platform 2 Towards Noida Electronic City

+5 min

Yamuna Bank

blue-branch interchange

Platform 2·elevated·Blue LineTowards Noida Electronic City

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

Akshardham

+2.86 min

2.86 min · 1.3 km

Mayur Vihar Phase I

pink interchange

+6.81 min

3.95 min · 1.9 km

Noida Sector 16

+16.36 min

2.32 min · 1 km

Noida Sector 18

+18.79 min

2.43 min · 1.06 km

Botanical Garden

magenta interchange

Arrive Platform 2·elevated9.48 km

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

interchange Botanical Garden — 5 min

Platform 2 · Magenta Line ·Platform 1 Towards Krishna Park Extension

+5 min

Botanical Garden

blue interchange

Platform 1·elevated·Magenta LineTowards Krishna Park Extension

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

Okhla Bird Sanctuary

Arrive Platform 1·elevated1.88 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

67 min

Total time

stops

21 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Shahdara	06:00	23:00	Towards Rithala
Okhla Bird Sanctuary	06:00	23:00	Towards Shahdara

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

2.83 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.30 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~84 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹136

Auto

₹282

Cab

₹512

Estimates for 21 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Departure station

Shahdara

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMParkingDrinking water

Arrival station

Okhla Bird Sanctuary

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points