How long does it take from Shankar Vihar to Lok Kalyan Marg by metro?

The journey from Shankar Vihar to Lok Kalyan Marg takes approximately 37 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 14.72 km across 10 stops.

What is the metro fare from Shankar Vihar to Lok Kalyan Marg?

The token fare from Shankar Vihar to Lok Kalyan Marg 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 Lok Kalyan Marg?

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 Lok Kalyan Marg?

The last train from Shankar Vihar towards Botanical Garden departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Lok Kalyan Marg back towards Shankar Vihar departs at 23:18.

How many stops from Shankar Vihar to Lok Kalyan Marg?

There are 10 stops between Shankar Vihar and Lok Kalyan Marg on the Magenta Line. The stations are: Shankar Vihar, Vasant Vihar, Munirka, R.K. Puram, IIT, Hauz Khas.

Shankar Vihar To Lok Kalyan Marg

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

+7.99 min

1.92 min · 0.78 km

Jor Bagh

+11.07 min

3.08 min · 1.42 km

Lok Kalyan Marg

Arrive Platform 1·underground6.41 km

First train: 06:31Last train: 23:36

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

37 min

Total time

stops

14.72 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Shankar Vihar	06:00	23:00	Towards Botanical Garden
Lok Kalyan Marg	06:31	23:36	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

1.99 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.91 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~59 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹98

Auto

₹206

Cab

₹374

Estimates for 14.72 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

Lok Kalyan Marg

underground

Weekdays: 06:31 – 23:43(Sundays from 07:01)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Race Course Road· Prime Minister's residence area, Motilal Nehru Marg♿

Safdarjung Road· Safdarjung Airport direction, Teen Murti Bhawan♿

Shanti Path· Embassy Row Chanakyapuri direction

Near PM residence zone — security checks common at gates. Gate 2 for Teen Murti Bhawan (Nehru Memorial).

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water