How long does it take from Shankar Vihar to Dhaula Kuan by metro?

The journey from Shankar Vihar to Dhaula Kuan takes approximately 70 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 28.15 km across 17 stops.

What is the metro fare from Shankar Vihar to Dhaula Kuan?

The token fare from Shankar Vihar to Dhaula Kuan 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 Shankar Vihar for Dhaula Kuan?

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 Dhaula Kuan?

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

How many stops from Shankar Vihar to Dhaula Kuan?

There are 17 stops between Shankar Vihar and Dhaula Kuan on the Magenta Line. The stations are: Shankar Vihar, Vasant Vihar, Munirka, R.K. Puram, IIT, Hauz Khas.

Shankar Vihar To Dhaula Kuan

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

Patel Chowk

+20.67 min

2.12 min · 0.89 km

Rajiv Chowk

blue interchange

+23.42 min

2.75 min · 1.24 km

New Delhi

airport interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground11.55 km

First train: 06:25Last train: 23:33

interchange New Delhi — 5 min

Platform 1 · Airport Express ·Platform 3 Towards Dwarka Sector 21

+5 min

New Delhi

yellow interchange

Platform 3·underground·Airport ExpressTowards Dwarka Sector 21

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:30Doors open: right

Shivaji Stadium

+3.17 min

3.17 min · 1.47 km

Dhaula Kuan

Arrive Platform 2·elevated8.29 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

70 min

Total time

stops

28.15 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Shankar Vihar	06:00	23:00	Towards Botanical Garden
Dhaula Kuan	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

₹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

3.80 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.75 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~113 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹50

Bike

₹178

Auto

₹368

Cab

₹670

Estimates for 28.15 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

Dhaula Kuan

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

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