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

The journey from Shankar Vihar to Saket takes approximately 28 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 10.97 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Shankar Vihar to Saket?

The token fare from Shankar Vihar to Saket is ₹30. With a smart card the fare is ₹27 (save ₹3). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹24.

Which platform at Shankar Vihar for Saket?

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 Saket?

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

How many stops from Shankar Vihar to Saket?

There are 7 stops between Shankar Vihar and Saket on the Magenta Line. The stations are: Shankar Vihar, Vasant Vihar, Munirka, R.K. Puram, IIT, Hauz Khas.

Shankar Vihar To Saket

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 2 Towards Millennium City Centre

+5 min

Hauz Khas

magenta interchange

Platform 2·underground·Yellow LineTowards Millennium City Centre

First train: 06:20Last train: 23:38Doors open: right

Malviya Nagar

+3.54 min

3.54 min · 1.67 km

Saket

Arrive Platform 2·underground2.66 km

First train: 06:15Last train: 23:35

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

28 min

Total time

stops

10.97 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Shankar Vihar	06:00	23:00	Towards Botanical Garden
Saket	06:15	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

₹30

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹27

Save ₹3 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹24

Save ₹6 per ride

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

Fare guide

Travel green

1.48 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.68 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~44 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹30

Bike

₹76

Auto

₹162

Cab

₹292

Estimates for 10.97 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

Saket

underground

Press Enclave Road, Saket, New Delhi 110017

Weekdays: 06:15 – 23:35(Sundays from 06:45)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Press Enclave Road (north side)· Select Citywalk Mall, Saket District Centre♿

MGF Metropolitan Mall / Saket Main Road· MGF Metropolitan Mall, DT Cinemas♿

Saket Malls parking road· PVR Saket, DLF South Square♿

Sheikh Sarai Phase I· Sheikh Sarai market, IGNOU

Gate 1 is the closest exit to Select Citywalk (50 m walk). Gate 2 leads to MGF Metropolitan and PVR Saket. Extremely busy on weekend evenings.

Facilities

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