How long does it take from Shankar Vihar to Hauz Khas by metro?

The journey from Shankar Vihar to Hauz Khas takes approximately 18 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 8.31 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Shankar Vihar to Hauz Khas?

The token fare from Shankar Vihar to Hauz Khas 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 Hauz Khas?

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 Hauz Khas?

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

How many stops from Shankar Vihar to Hauz Khas?

There are 5 stops between Shankar Vihar and Hauz Khas on the Magenta Line. The stations are: Shankar Vihar, Vasant Vihar, Munirka, R.K. Puram, IIT, Hauz Khas.

Shankar Vihar To Hauz Khas

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

18 min

Total time

stops

8.31 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Shankar Vihar	06:00	23:00	Towards Botanical Garden
Hauz Khas	06:02	23:18	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

1.12 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.52 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~33 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹30

Bike

₹60

Auto

₹130

Cab

₹232

Estimates for 8.31 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

Hauz Khas

underground

Outer Ring Road, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016

Weekdays: 05:51 – 23:38(Sundays from 06:16)

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Key exits

Outer Ring Road (east side)· Green Park Market, Aurobindo Market♿

Hauz Khas Village Road· Hauz Khas Village art galleries & restaurants, Hauz Khas Fort♿

Press Enclave Marg / IIT main gate· IIT Delhi Gate 2, Jia Sarai market♿

Aurobindo Marg (south side)· Yusuf Sarai market, Community Centre

One of the deepest stations in Delhi. Gate 2 for Hauz Khas Village (10-min walk through the forest park). Magenta Line connects to Janakpuri, T1 Airport, Kalkaji Mandir and Botanical Garden.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMParkingDrinking water