How long does it take from Shalimar Bagh to Shankar Vihar by metro?

The journey from Shalimar Bagh to Shankar Vihar takes approximately 66 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 26.6 km across 16 stops.

What is the metro fare from Shalimar Bagh to Shankar Vihar?

The token fare from Shalimar Bagh 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 Shalimar Bagh for Shankar Vihar?

At Shalimar Bagh, board from Platform 2 (elevated station). The train runs towards Shiv Vihar. Look for the electronic board showing "Shiv Vihar".

What is the last train from Shalimar Bagh to Shankar Vihar?

The last train from Shalimar Bagh towards Shiv Vihar departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Shankar Vihar back towards Shalimar Bagh departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Shalimar Bagh to Shankar Vihar?

There are 16 stops between Shalimar Bagh and Shankar Vihar on the Pink Line. The stations are: Shalimar Bagh, Netaji Subhash Place, Shakurpur, Punjabi Bagh West, ESI Hospital, Rajouri Garden.

Shalimar Bagh To Shankar Vihar

ShortestShortest Route

Shalimar Bagh

Platform 2·elevated·Pink LineTowards Shiv Vihar

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

Netaji Subhash Place

red interchange

+2.79 min

2.79 min · 1.26 km

Shakurpur

+5.73 min

2.94 min · 1.34 km

Punjabi Bagh West

green interchange

+10.58 min

4.85 min · 2.39 km

ESI Hospital

+13.13 min

2.55 min · 1.13 km

Rajouri Garden

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 2·elevated7.62 km

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

interchange Rajouri Garden — 5 min

Platform 2 · Blue Line ·Platform 1 Towards Dwarka Sector 21

+5 min

Rajouri Garden

pink interchange

Platform 1·elevated·Blue LineTowards Dwarka Sector 21

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

Tagore Garden

+2.26 min

2.26 min · 0.97 km

Subhash Nagar

+4.03 min

1.77 min · 0.7 km

Tilak Nagar

+6.6 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Janakpuri East

+9.01 min

2.41 min · 1.05 km

Janakpuri West

magenta interchange

Arrive Platform 1·elevated4.78 km

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

interchange Janakpuri West — 5 min

Platform 1 · Magenta Line ·Platform 2 Towards Botanical Garden

+5 min

Janakpuri West

blue interchange

Platform 2·elevated·Magenta LineTowards Botanical Garden

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

Dabri Mor - Janakpuri South

+3.12 min

3.12 min · 1.44 km

Dashrathpuri

+5.75 min

2.63 min · 1.17 km

Sadar Bazar Cantonment

+11.95 min

3.45 min · 1.62 km

Terminal 1 - IGI Airport

+18.89 min

6.94 min · 3.54 km

Shankar Vihar

Arrive Platform 2·elevated14.2 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

66 min

Total time

stops

26.6 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Shalimar Bagh	06:00	23:00	Towards Shiv Vihar
Shankar Vihar	06:00	23:00	Towards Shalimar Bagh

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

3.59 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.65 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~106 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹50

Bike

₹170

Auto

₹350

Cab

₹636

Estimates for 26.6 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure station

Shalimar Bagh

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Shankar Vihar

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points