How long does it take from Shankar Vihar to Kailash Colony by metro?

The journey from Shankar Vihar to Kailash Colony takes approximately 40 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 15.67 km across 12 stops.

What is the metro fare from Shankar Vihar to Kailash Colony?

The token fare from Shankar Vihar to Kailash Colony 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 Kailash Colony?

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 Kailash Colony?

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

How many stops from Shankar Vihar to Kailash Colony?

There are 12 stops between Shankar Vihar and Kailash Colony on the Magenta Line. The stations are: Shankar Vihar, Vasant Vihar, Munirka, R.K. Puram, IIT, Hauz Khas, Panchsheel Park, Chirag Delhi, Greater Kailash, Nehru Enclave, Kalkaji Mandir.

Shankar Vihar To Kailash Colony

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

Greater Kailash

+25.45 min

2.32 min · 1 km

Nehru Enclave

+28.3 min

2.85 min · 1.29 km

Kalkaji Mandir

violet interchange

Arrive Platform 2·elevated13.87 km

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

interchange Kalkaji Mandir — 5 min

Platform 2 · Violet Line ·Platform 1 Towards Kashmere Gate

+5 min

Kalkaji Mandir

magenta interchange

Platform 1·elevated·Violet LineTowards Kashmere Gate

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

Nehru Place

+1.83 min

1.83 min · 0.73 km

Kailash Colony

Arrive Platform 1·elevated1.8 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

40 min

Total time

stops

15.67 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

2.12 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.97 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~63 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹104

Auto

₹218

Cab

₹394

Estimates for 15.67 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

Kailash Colony

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMDrinking water