Govind Puri Shankar Vihar Delhi Metro Route
⇄ Reverse Route
📍 Route Overview
Travelling from Govind Puri to Shankar Vihar by Delhi Metro takes approximately 32 minutes covering 13.6 km across 12 stations. The route involves 1 interchange — details are shown in the step-by-step guide below.
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Govind Puri to Shankar Vihar by Delhi Metro is approximately 32 minutes, covering a distance of 13.6 km.
This route requires 1 interchange. Please allow an additional 3–5 minutes per interchange for platform change and waiting time. Total estimated journey time including interchange: approximately 36 minutes.
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Govind Puri to Shankar Vihar is calculated based on the distance of 13.6 km as per the DMRC fare chart (w.e.f. August 2025).
| Ticket Type | Fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Token / QR Code | ₹43 | Buy at counter, token machine, or DMRC app |
| Smart Card | ₹39 | 10% discount on token fare |
| Smart Card Off-Peak | ₹31 | 20% off (off-peak hours) |
| Holiday / Sunday | ₹43 | 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 |
🔄 Interchange Stations
You will need to change metro lines at the following interchange station on this journey:
🚇 Metro Lines & Train Timings
💡 Travel Tips
- Trains run every 2–4 minutes during peak hours on major lines.
- DMRC prepaid auto counters inside stations offer fair, fixed-rate rides.
- Keep luggage to carry-on size — bags over 60 cm are chargeable.
- Lost property can be reported at the nearest station master office.
- At interchange stations, follow colour-coded signboards to find your next platform quickly.
- Download the official DMRC app for real-time train tracking, recharge, and travel updates.
🔍 Interactive Route Finder
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
There are 12 stations between Govind Puri and Shankar Vihar, including both the start and end stations.
The metro fare from Govind Puri to Shankar Vihar is ₹43 for a Token/QR Code ticket and ₹39 with a Smart Card (10% discount). Off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹31.
The metro journey from Govind Puri to Shankar Vihar takes approximately 32 minutes. If you include interchange wait time, allow 36 minutes total.
Yes — you need to change trains 1 time on this route. The step-by-step route above shows exactly where to change.
The metro route distance from Govind Puri to Shankar Vihar is approximately 13.6 km.
The first metro from Govind Puri towards Shankar Vihar departs at approximately 5:30 AM and the last train is at 11:30 PM. Trains run every 4-7 minutes during peak hours.
🌱 Environmental Impact — Why Take the Metro?
Taking the Delhi Metro from Govind Puri to Shankar Vihar (13.6 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
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