How long does it take from Shankar Vihar to ESI Hospital by metro?

The journey from Shankar Vihar to ESI Hospital takes approximately 53 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 20.48 km across 12 stops.

What is the metro fare from Shankar Vihar to ESI Hospital?

The token fare from Shankar Vihar to ESI Hospital 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 ESI Hospital?

At Shankar Vihar, board from Platform 1 (elevated station). The train runs towards Krishna Park Extension. Look for the electronic board showing "Krishna Park Extension".

What is the last train from Shankar Vihar to ESI Hospital?

The last train from Shankar Vihar towards Krishna Park Extension departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from ESI Hospital back towards Shankar Vihar departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Shankar Vihar to ESI Hospital?

There are 12 stops between Shankar Vihar and ESI Hospital on the Magenta Line. The stations are: Shankar Vihar, Terminal 1 - IGI Airport, Sadar Bazar Cantonment, Palam, Dashrathpuri, Dabri Mor - Janakpuri South, Janakpuri West.

Shankar Vihar To ESI Hospital

ShortestShortest Route

Shankar Vihar

Platform 1·elevated·Magenta LineTowards Krishna Park Extension

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

Terminal 1 - IGI Airport

+9.94 min

9.94 min · 5.19 km

Sadar Bazar Cantonment

+16.88 min

6.94 min · 3.54 km

Dashrathpuri

+23.08 min

2.75 min · 1.24 km

Dabri Mor - Janakpuri South

+25.71 min

2.63 min · 1.17 km

Janakpuri West

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·elevated14.2 km

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

interchange Janakpuri West — 5 min

Platform 1 · Blue Line ·Platform 2 Towards Noida Electronic City

+5 min

Janakpuri West

magenta interchange

Platform 2·elevated·Blue LineTowards Noida Electronic City

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

Janakpuri East

+2.17 min

2.17 min · 0.92 km

Tilak Nagar

+4.58 min

2.41 min · 1.05 km

Subhash Nagar

+7.15 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Tagore Garden

+8.92 min

1.77 min · 0.7 km

Rajouri Garden

pink interchange

Arrive Platform 2·elevated4.78 km

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

interchange Rajouri Garden — 5 min

Platform 2 · Pink Line ·Platform 1 Towards Yamuna Vihar

+5 min

Rajouri Garden

blue interchange

Platform 1·elevated·Pink LineTowards Yamuna Vihar

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

ESI Hospital

Arrive Platform 1·elevated1.5 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

53 min

Total time

stops

20.48 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Shankar Vihar	06:00	23:00	Towards Krishna Park Extension
ESI Hospital	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

₹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

2.76 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.27 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~82 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹132

Auto

₹276

Cab

₹500

Estimates for 20.48 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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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

ESI Hospital

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water