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

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

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

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

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

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

The last train from Shankar Vihar towards Botanical Garden departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Chawri Bazar back towards Shankar Vihar departs at 23:18.

How many stops from Shankar Vihar to Chawri Bazar?

There are 16 stops between Shankar Vihar and Chawri Bazar on the Magenta Line. The stations are: Shankar Vihar, Vasant Vihar, Munirka, R.K. Puram, IIT, Hauz Khas.

Shankar Vihar To Chawri Bazar

ShortestShortest Route

Shankar Vihar

Platform 2·elevated·Magenta LineTowards Botanical Garden

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

Vasant Vihar

+3.7 min

3.7 min · 1.76 km

Munirka

+7.36 min

3.66 min · 1.74 km

R.K. Puram

+10.46 min

3.1 min · 1.43 km

IIT

+14.52 min

4.06 min · 1.96 km

Hauz Khas

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 4·underground8.31 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

Rajiv Chowk

blue interchange

+23.42 min

2.75 min · 1.24 km

New Delhi

airport interchange

+25.99 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Chawri Bazar

Arrive Platform 1·underground12.38 km

First train: 06:21Last train: 23:30

Route on the map

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FromTo

Journey at a glance

51 min

Total time

stops

20.69 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Shankar Vihar	06:00	23:00	Towards Botanical Garden
Chawri Bazar	06:21	23:30	Towards Shankar Vihar

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

Shankar Vihar

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Arrival 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