How long does it take from Shankar Vihar to Chirag Delhi by metro?

The journey from Shankar Vihar to Chirag Delhi takes approximately 23 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 10.8 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Shankar Vihar to Chirag Delhi?

The token fare from Shankar Vihar to Chirag Delhi is ₹30. With a smart card the fare is ₹27 (save ₹3). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹24.

Which platform at Shankar Vihar for Chirag Delhi?

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 Chirag Delhi?

The last train from Shankar Vihar towards Botanical Garden departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Chirag Delhi back towards Shankar Vihar departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Shankar Vihar to Chirag Delhi?

There are 7 stops between Shankar Vihar and Chirag Delhi on the Magenta Line. The stations are: Shankar Vihar, Vasant Vihar, Munirka, R.K. Puram, IIT, Hauz Khas, Panchsheel Park, Chirag Delhi.

Shankar Vihar To Chirag Delhi

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

Hauz Khas

yellow interchange

+17.6 min

3.08 min · 1.42 km

Panchsheel Park

+20.3 min

2.7 min · 1.21 km

Chirag Delhi

Arrive Platform 2·underground10.8 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

23 min

Total time

stops

10.8 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Shankar Vihar	06:00	23:00	Towards Botanical Garden
Chirag Delhi	06:00	23:00	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

₹30

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹27

Save ₹3 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹24

Save ₹6 per ride

Use your Delhi Metro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

1.46 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.67 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~43 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹30

Bike

₹74

Auto

₹160

Cab

₹288

Estimates for 10.8 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Departure station

Shankar Vihar

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Arrival station

Chirag Delhi

underground

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points