📍 Quick Answer:
Kashmere Gate se Shankar Vihar tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 45 minutes lagte hain,
19 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹43 (Token) /
₹39 (Smart Card).
1 interchange hain is route par.
📍 Route Overview
Travelling from Kashmere Gate to Shankar Vihar by Delhi Metro takes approximately 45 minutes covering 18.6 km across 19 stations. The route involves 1 interchange — details are shown in the step-by-step guide below.
कश्मीरी गेट से शंकर विहार — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Kashmere Gate to Shankar Vihar by Delhi Metro is approximately 45 minutes, covering a distance of 18.6 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 49 minutes.
📍 Kashmere Gate → Shankar Vihar Route Map
🗺️ Kashmere Gate → Shankar Vihar — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Kashmere Gate to Shankar Vihar is calculated based on the distance of 18.6 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
- Smart Card balance can be checked at any yellow card reader inside the station.
- Eating and drinking inside metro premises is strictly prohibited.
- Disabled-friendly lifts and ramps are available at all interchange stations.
- Use the last coach to exit near the escalator at most stations.
- 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.
📋 Journey Summary
Kashmere Gate to Shankar Vihar at a glance: 1 interchange, 19 stations on Yellow Line and Magenta Line, roughly 45 minutes, ₹43 fare.
🚇 Related Metro Lines
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
Click (+) on any station for details
Seva Teerth (earlier Udyog Bhawan)
सेवा तीर्थ (पूर्व उद्योग भवन) YEL
Platform 1
✓ → Towards HUDA CITY CENTRE
Hauz Khas
हौज़ खास YEL
Platform 1
✓ → Towards HUDA CITY CENTRE
🔄 Change Line: YEL → MAG
🚉 Get Down Here
YEL
Platform 1✓ → Towards Towards HUDA CITY CENTRE
🚶 Walk ~5 min to next platform
🚆 Board Here
MAG
Platform 4✓ → Towards Towards MAJLIS PARK
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🔍 Interactive Route Finder
Get step-by-step directions, platform numbers, fares, and interchange details using the full interactive finder.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (25 questions)
The Delhi Metro route from Kashmere Gate to Shankar Vihar is via the Yellow Line and Magenta Line. The journey covers 19 stations via the Yellow Line and Magenta Line. Use the interactive route finder above to get step-by-step directions.
There are 19 stations between Kashmere Gate and Shankar Vihar by Delhi Metro (including both the source and destination stations).
The Delhi Metro journey from Kashmere Gate to Shankar Vihar takes approximately 45 minutes. This estimate does not include waiting time at interchange stations.
The Delhi Metro fare from Kashmere Gate to Shankar Vihar is ₹43 for a token and ₹39 with a Smart Card (10% discount). The off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹31.
Yes — you need to change trains at 1 interchange station. See the step-by-step route above.
Using a Smart Card for the Kashmere Gate to Shankar Vihar journey saves ₹4 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹39 vs Token: ₹43.
The first Delhi Metro train from Kashmere Gate towards Shankar Vihar departs at approximately 5:15 AM on the Yellow Line.
No. The Kashmere Gate to Shankar Vihar route requires 1 interchange. Follow the colour-coded signboards.
Check the platform board at Kashmere Gate for the train going towards Shankar Vihar. Platform Platform No. 2 heads towards Towards start (2). Platform Platform No. 1 heads towards Towards end (1).
The Kashmere Gate to Shankar Vihar route has 1 interchange. See the step-by-step section above for which stations to change at.
The best time to travel from Kashmere Gate 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 Kashmere Gate 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 Kashmere Gate towards Shankar Vihar is at approximately 11:45 PM. For late-night travel, use pre-booked cabs or Delhi Night Bus.
Delhi Metro is one of the safest transit systems in India. The Kashmere Gate to Shankar Vihar route is covered by CISF security, CCTV at all stations, and dedicated women-only coaches on every train.
Stations on the Kashmere Gate to Shankar Vihar route have lifts, ramps, tactile paths, and wheelchair assistance. Contact the Station Master for dedicated support.
The official DMRC app "Delhi Metro Rail" (Android and iOS) shows real-time schedules, platform numbers, and route maps for the Kashmere Gate to Shankar Vihar journey.
The off-peak Smart Card fare from Kashmere Gate to Shankar Vihar is ₹31. Off-peak hours are before 8:00 AM and after 8:00 PM on weekdays, and all day on Sundays and public holidays.
Yes. A Smart Card saves ₹4 on the Kashmere Gate to Shankar Vihar route (₹39 vs ₹43 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 Kashmere Gate to Shankar Vihar. A Smart Card at ₹39 per trip is the most economical regular commuting option.
Smart Card passengers save ₹4 (10%) on the Kashmere Gate to Shankar Vihar route. Token/QR fare is ₹43; Smart Card fare is ₹39. Recharge at any Delhi Metro station or via the DMRC app.
The Kashmere Gate to Shankar Vihar route has 1 interchange. The Kashmere Gate to Shankar Vihar route has 1 interchange. See the step-by-step section above for which stations to change at.
Yes. Buy a QR code ticket via the DMRC Momentum 2.0 app or WhatsApp chatbot for your Kashmere Gate to Shankar Vihar trip. Scan it at the AFC gate at Kashmere Gate to enter, then scan again at Shankar Vihar to exit — valid for one journey, usually within 130 minutes.
Yes. On every train between Kashmere Gate 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 Kashmere Gate 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 — Kashmere Gate 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 45-minute journey.
Sunday mornings are the least crowded.
💳 Smart Card Saves Money
Token fare: ₹43 ·
Smart Card: ₹39 (10% off)
Monthly savings: ₹1716 for daily commuters.
Monthly savings: ₹1716 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 Kashmere Gate:
11:45 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 Kashmere Gate to Shankar Vihar (18.6 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
0.3g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
per journey
2.2g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
per journey
1.9g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
vs Car
₹4
💳 Smart Card
savings/trip
savings/trip
🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 1.9g 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 ₹4 (10% discount) on every trip.
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