How long does it take from Shankar Vihar to Rajendra Place by metro?

The journey from Shankar Vihar to Rajendra Place takes approximately 60 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 25.3 km across 17 stops.

What is the metro fare from Shankar Vihar to Rajendra Place?

The token fare from Shankar Vihar to Rajendra Place 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 Rajendra Place?

At Shankar Vihar, board from Platform 1 (elevated station). The train runs towards Krishna Park Extension. Look for the electronic board showing "Krishna Park Extension".

What is the last train from Shankar Vihar to Rajendra Place?

The last train from Shankar Vihar towards Krishna Park Extension departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Rajendra Place back towards Shankar Vihar departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Shankar Vihar to Rajendra Place?

There are 17 stops between Shankar Vihar and Rajendra Place on the Magenta Line. The stations are: Shankar Vihar, Terminal 1 - IGI Airport, Sadar Bazar Cantonment, Palam, Dashrathpuri, Dabri Mor - Janakpuri South, Janakpuri West.

Shankar Vihar To Rajendra Place

ShortestShortest Route

Shankar Vihar

Platform 1·elevated·Magenta LineTowards Krishna Park Extension

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

Terminal 1 - IGI Airport

+9.94 min

9.94 min · 5.19 km

Sadar Bazar Cantonment

+16.88 min

6.94 min · 3.54 km

Dashrathpuri

+23.08 min

2.75 min · 1.24 km

Dabri Mor - Janakpuri South

+25.71 min

2.63 min · 1.17 km

Janakpuri West

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·elevated14.2 km

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

interchange Janakpuri West — 5 min

Platform 1 · Blue Line ·Platform 2 Towards Noida Electronic City

+5 min

Janakpuri West

magenta interchange

Platform 2·elevated·Blue LineTowards Noida Electronic City

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

Janakpuri East

+2.17 min

2.17 min · 0.92 km

Tilak Nagar

+4.58 min

2.41 min · 1.05 km

Shadipur

+20.51 min

1.95 min · 0.8 km

Patel Nagar

+23.36 min

2.85 min · 1.29 km

Rajendra Place

Arrive Platform 2·underground11.1 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

60 min

Total time

stops

25.3 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Shankar Vihar	06:00	23:00	Towards Krishna Park Extension
Rajendra Place	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

₹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

3.42 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.57 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

₹334

Cab

₹606

Estimates for 25.3 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

Rajendra Place

underground

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMDrinking water