📍 Quick Answer:
Hauz Khas se Shankar Vihar tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 13 minutes lagte hain,
6 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹32 (Token) /
₹29 (Smart Card).
📍 Route Overview
The Hauz Khas to Shankar Vihar metro route is one of Delhi Metro's efficient connections, spanning 6 km in approximately 13 minutes. Commuters travel through 6 stations via the Magenta Line line. No train change is required for this journey.
हौज़ खास से शंकर विहार — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Hauz Khas to Shankar Vihar by Delhi Metro is approximately 13 minutes, covering a distance of 6 km.
📍 Hauz Khas → Shankar Vihar Route Map
🗺️ Hauz Khas → Shankar Vihar — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Hauz Khas to Shankar Vihar is calculated based on the distance of 6 km as per the DMRC fare chart (w.e.f. August 2025).
| Ticket Type | Fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Token / QR Code | ₹32 | Buy at counter, token machine, or DMRC app |
| Smart Card | ₹29 | 10% discount on token fare |
| Smart Card Off-Peak | ₹23 | 20% off (off-peak hours) |
| Holiday / Sunday | ₹32 | 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.
📋 Journey Summary
The Hauz Khas–Shankar Vihar journey covers 6 stations on Magenta Line in about 13 minutes (a direct journey with no interchange), fare ₹32.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (25 questions)
The Delhi Metro journey from Hauz Khas to Shankar Vihar takes approximately 13 minutes. This estimate does not include waiting time at interchange stations.
The Delhi Metro fare from Hauz Khas to Shankar Vihar is ₹32 for a token and ₹29 with a Smart Card (10% discount). The off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹23.
No — this is a direct route on the Magenta Line. No train change required.
The Delhi Metro route distance from Hauz Khas to Shankar Vihar is approximately 6 km.
Using a Smart Card for the Hauz Khas to Shankar Vihar journey saves ₹3 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹29 vs Token: ₹32.
The first Delhi Metro train from Hauz Khas towards Shankar Vihar departs at approximately 5:30 AM on the Magenta Line.
The last Delhi Metro train from Hauz Khas towards Shankar Vihar is at approximately 11:30 PM on the Magenta Line. Plan your journey accordingly.
Check the platform board at Hauz Khas for the train going towards Shankar Vihar. Platform Platform No. 4 heads towards Towards start (4). Platform Platform No. 3 heads towards Towards end (3).
The Hauz Khas to Shankar Vihar route has no interchanges. It is a single-line journey on the Magenta Line.
The best time to travel from Hauz Khas to Shankar Vihar is before 8:00 AM or after 8:30 PM on weekdays to avoid peak-hour crowds. Off-peak also gives a Smart Card discount.
Use the Delhi Metro Route Finder on this page: enter Hauz Khas as source and Shankar Vihar as destination for the optimal route, station count, travel time, fare, and interchange details.
No. Delhi Metro does not run at midnight. The last train from Hauz Khas towards Shankar Vihar is at approximately 11:30 PM. For late-night travel, use pre-booked cabs or Delhi Night Bus.
Delhi Metro allows luggage up to 25 kg or 60 cm × 45 cm × 25 cm free of charge on the Hauz Khas to Shankar Vihar route. Oversized items may be restricted. All bags go through X-ray at entry.
Delhi Metro is one of the safest transit systems in India. The Hauz Khas to Shankar Vihar route is covered by CISF security, CCTV at all stations, and dedicated women-only coaches on every train.
Yes. Every Delhi Metro train on the Hauz Khas to Shankar Vihar route has at least one dedicated women-only coach at the front of the train, marked with a pink colour band.
The official DMRC app "Delhi Metro Rail" (Android and iOS) shows real-time schedules, platform numbers, and route maps for the Hauz Khas to Shankar Vihar journey.
Yes. A Smart Card saves ₹3 on the Hauz Khas to Shankar Vihar route (₹29 vs ₹32 token). Smart Cards also skip the token queue and offer off-peak discounts.
Bicycles are permitted on select routes during off-peak hours (before 8 AM and after 8 PM on weekdays, all day weekends) at no extra charge, subject to space availability.
Delhi Metro does not currently offer route-specific monthly passes for Hauz Khas to Shankar Vihar. A Smart Card at ₹29 per trip is the most economical regular commuting option.
By taking Delhi Metro instead of a car, you save approximately 0.5 kg of CO₂ on the Hauz Khas to Shankar Vihar journey (6 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.
Smart Card passengers save ₹3 (10%) on the Hauz Khas to Shankar Vihar route. Token/QR fare is ₹32; Smart Card fare is ₹29. Recharge at any Delhi Metro station or via the DMRC app.
The Hauz Khas to Shankar Vihar route has no interchange. The Hauz Khas to Shankar Vihar route has no interchanges. It is a single-line journey on the Magenta Line.
Yes. Buy a QR code ticket via the DMRC Momentum 2.0 app or WhatsApp chatbot for your Hauz Khas to Shankar Vihar trip. Scan it at the AFC gate at Hauz Khas to enter, then scan again at Shankar Vihar to exit — valid for one journey, usually within 130 minutes.
Yes. On every train between Hauz Khas and Shankar Vihar, the first coach in the direction of travel is reserved for women, marked with pink signage. Men may travel in it only while accompanying a woman, child, or senior/differently-abled passenger.
Travelling from Hauz Khas to Shankar Vihar, let passengers exit before boarding, queue on the marked platform lines, stand right on escalators, avoid loud calls or music, and offer priority seats to those who need them — especially useful advice if you're changing lines en route.
💡 Smart Travel Tips — Hauz Khas to Shankar Vihar
⏰ Best Time to Travel
Avoid 8–10 AM and 5:30–8:30 PM peak hours.
Travel before 8 AM or after 9 PM for a comfortable 13-minute journey.
Sunday mornings are the least crowded.
💳 Smart Card Saves Money
Token fare: ₹32 ·
Smart Card: ₹29 (10% off)
Monthly savings: ₹1276 for daily commuters.
Monthly savings: ₹1276 for daily commuters.
🚇 Platform Tips
Board from the front coaches at interchange stations — closest to exits.
Off-peak Smart Card gives extra 20% discount before 8 AM and after 8 PM.
🌙 Last Train Alert
Last metro from Hauz Khas:
11:30 PM
Miss it? Book Ola/Uber from station exit or use DMRC helpline 155370.
Miss it? Book Ola/Uber from station exit or use DMRC helpline 155370.
🌱 Environmental Impact — Why Take the Metro?
Taking the Delhi Metro from Hauz Khas to Shankar Vihar (6 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
0.1g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
per journey
0.7g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
per journey
0.6g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
vs Car
₹3
💳 Smart Card
savings/trip
savings/trip
🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 0.6g CO₂ on this journey.
Delhi Metro's electric fleet runs on ~30% renewable energy, making it one of India's greenest transit systems.
· 💳 Use a Smart Card to save an additional ₹3 (10% discount) on every trip.
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