How long does it take from Shankar Vihar to Khan Market by metro?

The journey from Shankar Vihar to Khan Market takes approximately 55 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 18.24 km across 13 stops.

What is the metro fare from Shankar Vihar to Khan Market?

The token fare from Shankar Vihar to Khan Market 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 Khan Market?

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 Khan Market?

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

How many stops from Shankar Vihar to Khan Market?

There are 13 stops between Shankar Vihar and Khan Market on the Magenta Line. The stations are: Shankar Vihar, Vasant Vihar, Munirka, R.K. Puram, IIT, Hauz Khas.

Shankar Vihar To Khan Market

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

INA

pink interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground3.57 km

First train: 06:29Last train: 23:33

interchange INA — 5 min

Platform 1 · Pink Line ·Platform 4 Towards Shiv Vihar

+5 min

INA

yellow interchange

Platform 4·underground·Pink LineTowards Shiv Vihar

First train: 05:53Last train: 23:20Doors open: right

South Extension

+2.94 min

2.94 min · 1.34 km

Lajpat Nagar

violet interchange

Arrive Platform 2·elevated2.66 km

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

interchange Lajpat Nagar — 5 min

Platform 2 · Violet Line ·Platform 1 Towards Kashmere Gate

+5 min

Lajpat Nagar

pink interchange

Platform 1·elevated·Violet LineTowards Kashmere Gate

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

Jangpura

+3.17 min

3.17 min · 1.47 km

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

+5.4 min

2.23 min · 0.95 km

Khan Market

Arrive Platform 1·underground3.7 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

55 min

Total time

stops

18.24 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

2.46 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.13 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~73 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹120

Auto

₹248

Cab

₹452

Estimates for 18.24 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

Khan Market

underground

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMDrinking water