📍 Quick Answer:
Rajiv Chowk se Shankar Vihar tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 36 minutes lagte hain,
15 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹43 (Token) /
₹39 (Smart Card).
1 interchange hain is route par.
📍 Route Overview
The Delhi Metro route from Rajiv Chowk to Shankar Vihar covers approximately 14.7 km with a travel time of around 36 minutes. The journey passes through 15 stations and requires 1 interchange.
This route uses the Yellow Line, Magenta Line lines of the Delhi Metro network, connecting these two stations efficiently across Delhi NCR.
राजीव चौक से शंकर विहार — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
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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
🚉 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
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Rajiv Chowk to Shankar Vihar by Delhi Metro is approximately 36 minutes, covering a distance of 14.7 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 40 minutes.
📍 Rajiv Chowk → Shankar Vihar Route Map
🗺️ Rajiv Chowk → Shankar Vihar — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Rajiv Chowk to Shankar Vihar is calculated based on the distance of 14.7 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
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 Rajiv Chowk to Shankar Vihar is via the Yellow Line and Magenta Line. The journey covers 15 stations via the Yellow Line and Magenta Line. Use the interactive route finder above to get step-by-step directions.
The Delhi Metro journey from Rajiv Chowk to Shankar Vihar takes approximately 36 minutes. This estimate does not include waiting time at interchange stations.
The Delhi Metro fare from Rajiv Chowk to Shankar Vihar is ₹43 for a token and ₹39 with a Smart Card (10% discount). The off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹31.
The Delhi Metro route distance from Rajiv Chowk to Shankar Vihar is approximately 14.7 km.
Using a Smart Card for the Rajiv Chowk to Shankar Vihar journey saves ₹4 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹39 vs Token: ₹43.
The first Delhi Metro train from Rajiv Chowk towards Shankar Vihar departs at approximately 5:15 AM on the Yellow Line.
The last Delhi Metro train from Rajiv Chowk towards Shankar Vihar is at approximately 11:45 PM on the Yellow Line. Plan your journey accordingly.
No. The Rajiv Chowk to Shankar Vihar route requires 1 interchange. Follow the colour-coded signboards.
Check the platform board at Rajiv Chowk 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 Rajiv Chowk 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 Rajiv Chowk 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 Rajiv Chowk 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 Rajiv Chowk towards Shankar Vihar is at approximately 11:45 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 Rajiv Chowk 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 Rajiv Chowk 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 Rajiv Chowk to Shankar Vihar route has at least one dedicated women-only coach at the front of the train, marked with a pink colour band.
Stations on the Rajiv Chowk 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 Rajiv Chowk to Shankar Vihar journey.
The off-peak Smart Card fare from Rajiv Chowk 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 Rajiv Chowk 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 Rajiv Chowk to Shankar Vihar. A Smart Card at ₹39 per trip is the most economical regular commuting option.
By taking Delhi Metro instead of a car, you save approximately 1.3 kg of CO₂ on the Rajiv Chowk to Shankar Vihar journey (14.7 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.
Smart Card passengers save ₹4 (10%) on the Rajiv Chowk 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 Rajiv Chowk to Shankar Vihar route has 1 interchange. The Rajiv Chowk to Shankar Vihar route has 1 interchange. See the step-by-step section above for which stations to change at.
💡 Smart Travel Tips — Rajiv Chowk 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 36-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 Rajiv Chowk:
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 Rajiv Chowk to Shankar Vihar (14.7 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
0.2g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
per journey
1.8g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
per journey
1.6g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
vs Car
₹4
💳 Smart Card
savings/trip
savings/trip
🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 1.6g 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 ₹4 (10% discount) on every trip.
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