How long does it take from Shankar Vihar to R.K. Puram by metro?

The journey from Shankar Vihar to R.K. Puram takes approximately 11 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 4.93 km across 3 stops.

What is the metro fare from Shankar Vihar to R.K. Puram?

The token fare from Shankar Vihar to R.K. Puram is ₹20. With a smart card the fare is ₹18 (save ₹2). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹16.

Which platform at Shankar Vihar for R.K. Puram?

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 R.K. Puram?

The last train from Shankar Vihar towards Botanical Garden departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from R.K. Puram back towards Shankar Vihar departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Shankar Vihar to R.K. Puram?

There are 3 stops between Shankar Vihar and R.K. Puram on the Magenta Line. The stations are: Shankar Vihar, Vasant Vihar, Munirka, R.K. Puram.

Shankar Vihar To R.K. Puram

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

Arrive Platform 2·elevated4.93 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

11 min

Total time

stops

4.93 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Shankar Vihar	06:00	23:00	Towards Botanical Garden
R.K. Puram	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

₹20

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹18

Save ₹2 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹16

Save ₹4 per ride

Use your Delhi Metro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

0.67 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.31 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~20 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹20

Bike

₹40

Auto

₹90

Cab

₹158

Estimates for 4.93 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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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

R.K. Puram

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points