How long does it take from Shankar Vihar to IFFCO Chowk by metro?

The journey from Shankar Vihar to IFFCO Chowk takes approximately 59 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 25.17 km across 16 stops.

What is the metro fare from Shankar Vihar to IFFCO Chowk?

The token fare from Shankar Vihar to IFFCO Chowk 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 IFFCO Chowk?

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 IFFCO Chowk?

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

How many stops from Shankar Vihar to IFFCO Chowk?

There are 16 stops between Shankar Vihar and IFFCO Chowk on the Magenta Line. The stations are: Shankar Vihar, Vasant Vihar, Munirka, R.K. Puram, IIT, Hauz Khas.

Shankar Vihar To IFFCO Chowk

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 2 Towards Millennium City Centre

+5 min

Hauz Khas

magenta interchange

Platform 2·underground·Yellow LineTowards Millennium City Centre

First train: 06:20Last train: 23:38Doors open: right

Malviya Nagar

+3.54 min

3.54 min · 1.67 km

Saket

+5.84 min

2.3 min · 0.99 km

Sikanderpur

rapid interchange

+30.63 min

1.85 min · 0.74 km

MG Road

+33.64 min

3.01 min · 1.38 km

IFFCO Chowk

Arrive Platform 2·elevated16.86 km

First train: 05:56Last train: 23:10

Route on the map

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FromTo

Journey at a glance

59 min

Total time

stops

25.17 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Shankar Vihar	06:00	23:00	Towards Botanical Garden
IFFCO Chowk	05:56	23:10	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

3.40 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.56 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~101 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹50

Bike

₹162

Auto

₹332

Cab

₹604

Estimates for 25.17 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

IFFCO Chowk

elevated

Weekdays: 05:54 – 23:10(Sundays from 06:24)

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Key exits

IFFCO Chowk (north side)· IFFCO Chowk junction, Ansal Plaza direction♿

Sector 29 Gurugram· Sector 29 F&B hub, Kingdom of Dreams direction♿

Sector 18-19 Gurugram· Atta Market, DLF Mall of India direction♿

Sector 26 Market· Sector 26 commercial hub♿

Gate 2 for Sector 29 entertainment (restaurants, pubs). Gate 3 for Atta Market and DLF Mall of India (short auto ride).

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMParkingDrinking water