Esi Basaidarapur Shalimar Bagh Delhi Metro Route
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📍 Route Overview
The Esi Basaidarapur to Shalimar Bagh metro route is one of Delhi Metro's efficient connections, spanning 3.9 km in approximately 8 minutes. Commuters travel through 5 stations via the Pink Line line. No train change is required for this journey.
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Esi Basaidarapur to Shalimar Bagh by Delhi Metro is approximately 8 minutes, covering a distance of 3.9 km.
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Esi Basaidarapur to Shalimar Bagh is calculated based on the distance of 3.9 km as per the DMRC fare chart (w.e.f. August 2025).
| Ticket Type | Fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Token / QR Code | ₹21 | Buy at counter, token machine, or DMRC app |
| Smart Card | ₹19 | 10% discount on token fare |
| Smart Card Off-Peak | ₹15 | 20% off (off-peak hours) |
| Holiday / Sunday | ₹21 | Same as token fare |
| Tourist Card (1 Day) | ₹200 | Unlimited rides — valid from first trip |
| Tourist Card (3 Days) | ₹500 | Unlimited rides for 3 consecutive days |
| Children (under 3 yrs) | Free | Must be accompanied by adult |
| ⚠️ Ticketless Penalty | ₹250 | Always carry a valid ticket |
🚇 Metro Lines & Train Timings
💡 Travel Tips
- Avoid peak hours (8–10 AM and 5–8 PM) for a more comfortable commute.
- Recharge your Smart Card to get 10% discount on every trip.
- Stand to the right on escalators so others can walk past on the left.
- Keep your metro token or card ready before reaching the exit gates.
- Download the official DMRC app for real-time train tracking, recharge, and travel updates.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 stations between Esi Basaidarapur and Shalimar Bagh, including both the start and end stations.
The metro fare from Esi Basaidarapur to Shalimar Bagh is ₹21 for a Token/QR Code ticket and ₹19 with a Smart Card (10% discount). Off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹15.
The metro journey from Esi Basaidarapur to Shalimar Bagh takes approximately 8 minutes. If you include interchange wait time, allow 8 minutes total.
No — Esi Basaidarapur to Shalimar Bagh is a direct route on a single metro line. No train change is required.
The metro route distance from Esi Basaidarapur to Shalimar Bagh is approximately 3.9 km.
The first metro from Esi Basaidarapur towards Shalimar Bagh departs at approximately 5:00 AM and the last train is at 11:30 PM. Trains run every 4-6 minutes during peak hours.
🌱 Environmental Impact — Why Take the Metro?
Taking the Delhi Metro from Esi Basaidarapur to Shalimar Bagh (3.9 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
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