How long does it take from Shankar Vihar to Dilshad Garden by metro?

The journey from Shankar Vihar to Dilshad Garden takes approximately 81 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 31.98 km across 25 stops.

What is the metro fare from Shankar Vihar to Dilshad Garden?

The token fare from Shankar Vihar to Dilshad Garden 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 Dilshad Garden?

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 Dilshad Garden?

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

How many stops from Shankar Vihar to Dilshad Garden?

There are 25 stops between Shankar Vihar and Dilshad Garden on the Magenta Line. The stations are: Shankar Vihar, Vasant Vihar, Munirka, R.K. Puram, IIT, Hauz Khas.

Shankar Vihar To Dilshad Garden

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

Chawri Bazar

+28 min

2.01 min · 0.83 km

Chandni Chowk

+30.37 min

2.37 min · 1.03 km

Kashmere Gate

red interchangeviolet interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground14.48 km

First train: 06:16Last train: 23:25

interchange Kashmere Gate — 5 min

Platform 1 · Red Line ·Platform 3 Towards Rithala

+5 min

Kashmere Gate

violet interchangeyellow interchange

Platform 3·underground·Red LineTowards Rithala

First train: 05:55Last train: 23:20Doors open: right

Shastri Park

+4.74 min

4.74 min · 2.33 km

Seelampur

+7.77 min

3.03 min · 1.39 km

Mansarovar Park

+15.24 min

2.23 min · 0.95 km

Jhilmil

+16.79 min

1.55 min · 0.58 km

Dilshad Garden

Arrive Platform 1·elevated9.19 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

81 min

Total time

stops

31.98 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

4.32 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.98 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~128 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹50

Bike

₹202

Auto

₹414

Cab

₹754

Estimates for 31.98 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

Dilshad Garden

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMParkingDrinking water