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

The journey from Shankar Vihar to Patel Chowk takes approximately 43 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 17.48 km across 13 stops.

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

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

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

How many stops from Shankar Vihar to Patel Chowk?

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

Shankar Vihar To Patel 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 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

Udyog Bhawan

+17.23 min

3.08 min · 1.42 km

Central Secretariat

violet interchange

+18.55 min

1.32 min · 0.45 km

Patel Chowk

Arrive Platform 1·underground9.17 km

First train: 06:28Last train: 23:35

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

43 min

Total time

stops

17.48 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Shankar Vihar	06:00	23:00	Towards Botanical Garden
Patel Chowk	06:28	23:35	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

2.36 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.08 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~70 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹114

Auto

₹240

Cab

₹434

Estimates for 17.48 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

Patel Chowk

underground

Weekdays: 06:28 – 23:42(Sundays from 06:58)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Sansad Marg· Gole Market, Parliament Street♿

Patel Chowk junction· Ashoka Road, Krishi Bhawan direction♿

Tolstoy Marg· Tolstoy Marg offices, FICCI building

Pusa Road· Gole Dak Khana Post Office

Standard Yellow Line station. Both platforms visible from the concourse level — check the electronic destination board.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water