Sadar Bazar Cantonment Shankar Vihar Delhi Metro Route

सदर बाज़ार कैंटोनमेंट → शंकर विहार
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📍 Quick Answer: Sadar Bazar Cantonment se Shankar Vihar tak Delhi Metro mein approximately 5 minutes lagte hain, 3 stations se guzarte hue. Fare: ₹21 (Token) / ₹19 (Smart Card).
💰 ₹21 Token
💳 ₹19 Smart Card
⏱ 5 min
🚉 3 stations
📍 2.4 km
🔄 0 interchanges
🌅 First: 5:30 AM
🌙 Last: 11:30 PM

📍 Route Overview

Travelling from Sadar Bazar Cantonment to Shankar Vihar by Delhi Metro takes approximately 5 minutes covering 2.4 km across 3 stations. This is a direct route with no interchange required.

सदर बाज़ार कैंटोनमेंट से शंकर विहार — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।

⏱ Distance & Travel Time

The total travel time from Sadar Bazar Cantonment to Shankar Vihar by Delhi Metro is approximately 5 minutes, covering a distance of 2.4 km.

📍 Sadar Bazar Cantonment → Shankar Vihar Route Map

🗺️ Sadar Bazar Cantonment → Shankar Vihar — Delhi Metro Route Map
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💰 Fare Details

The metro fare from Sadar Bazar Cantonment to Shankar Vihar is calculated based on the distance of 2.4 km as per the DMRC fare chart (w.e.f. August 2025).

Ticket TypeFareNotes
Token / QR Code₹21Buy at counter, token machine, or DMRC app
Smart Card₹1910% discount on token fare
Smart Card Off-Peak₹1520% off (off-peak hours)
Holiday / Sunday₹21Same as token fare
Tourist Card (1 Day)₹200Unlimited rides — valid from first trip
Tourist Card (3 Days)₹500Unlimited rides for 3 consecutive days
Children (under 3 yrs)FreeMust be accompanied by adult
⚠️ Ticketless Penalty₹250Always carry a valid ticket

🚇 Metro Lines & Train Timings

🌅 First Train: 5:30 AM
🌙 Last Train: 11:30 PM
⏱ Frequency: 4-7 minutes

💡 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.
  • Download the official DMRC app for real-time train tracking, recharge, and travel updates.

📋 Journey Summary

In short: Sadar Bazar Cantonment to Shankar Vihar takes about 5 minutes across 3 stations on Magenta Line, with a direct journey with no interchange, for a fare of ₹21.

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🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List

🎉 Direct Route — No Interchange Required!
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Sadar Bazar Cantonment सदर बाज़ार कैंटोनमेंट MAG Platform 1 → Towards BOTANICAL GARDEN
Terminal 1 Igi Airport टर्मिनल 1 आईजीआई एयरपोर्ट MAG Platform 1 → Towards BOTANICAL GARDEN
Shankar Vihar शंकर विहार MAG Platform 1 → Towards BOTANICAL GARDEN

📍 Nearby Routes from Sadar Bazar Cantonment

🔍 Interactive Route Finder

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (25 questions)

The Delhi Metro route from Sadar Bazar Cantonment to Shankar Vihar is via the Magenta Line. The journey covers 3 stations via the Magenta Line. Use the interactive route finder above to get step-by-step directions.

There are 3 stations between Sadar Bazar Cantonment and Shankar Vihar by Delhi Metro (including both the source and destination stations).

The Delhi Metro fare from Sadar Bazar Cantonment to Shankar Vihar is ₹21 for a token and ₹19 with a Smart Card (10% discount). The off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹15.

No — this is a direct route on the Magenta Line. No train change required.

The Delhi Metro route distance from Sadar Bazar Cantonment to Shankar Vihar is approximately 2.4 km.

Using a Smart Card for the Sadar Bazar Cantonment to Shankar Vihar journey saves ₹2 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹19 vs Token: ₹21.

The first Delhi Metro train from Sadar Bazar Cantonment towards Shankar Vihar departs at approximately 5:30 AM on the Magenta Line.

Check the platform board at Sadar Bazar Cantonment 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 Sadar Bazar Cantonment to Shankar Vihar route has no interchanges. It is a single-line journey on the Magenta Line.

The best time to travel from Sadar Bazar Cantonment 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 Sadar Bazar Cantonment 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 Sadar Bazar Cantonment 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 Sadar Bazar Cantonment 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 Sadar Bazar Cantonment 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 Sadar Bazar Cantonment 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 Sadar Bazar Cantonment 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 Sadar Bazar Cantonment to Shankar Vihar journey.

The off-peak Smart Card fare from Sadar Bazar Cantonment to Shankar Vihar is ₹15. 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 ₹2 on the Sadar Bazar Cantonment to Shankar Vihar route (₹19 vs ₹21 token). Smart Cards also skip the token queue and offer off-peak discounts.

Delhi Metro does not currently offer route-specific monthly passes for Sadar Bazar Cantonment to Shankar Vihar. A Smart Card at ₹19 per trip is the most economical regular commuting option.

By taking Delhi Metro instead of a car, you save approximately 0.2 kg of CO₂ on the Sadar Bazar Cantonment to Shankar Vihar journey (2.4 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.

Smart Card passengers save ₹2 (10%) on the Sadar Bazar Cantonment to Shankar Vihar route. Token/QR fare is ₹21; Smart Card fare is ₹19. Recharge at any Delhi Metro station or via the DMRC app.

Yes. Buy a QR code ticket via the DMRC Momentum 2.0 app or WhatsApp chatbot for your Sadar Bazar Cantonment to Shankar Vihar trip. Scan it at the AFC gate at Sadar Bazar Cantonment to enter, then scan again at Shankar Vihar to exit — valid for one journey, usually within 130 minutes.

Yes. On every train between Sadar Bazar Cantonment 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 Sadar Bazar Cantonment 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 — Sadar Bazar Cantonment 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 5-minute journey. Sunday mornings are the least crowded.
💳 Smart Card Saves Money
Token fare: ₹21 · Smart Card: ₹19 (10% off)
Monthly savings: ₹836 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 Sadar Bazar Cantonment: 11:30 PM
Miss it? Book Ola/Uber from station exit or use DMRC helpline 155370.

🌱 Environmental Impact — Why Take the Metro?

Taking the Delhi Metro from Sadar Bazar Cantonment to Shankar Vihar (2.4 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.

0g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
0.3g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
0.3g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
₹2
💳 Smart Card
savings/trip
🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 0.3g 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 ₹2 (10% discount) on every trip.

Sadar Bazar Cantonment Metro Station (सदर बाज़ार कैंटोनमेंट मेट्रो स्टेशन) Shankar Vihar Metro Station (शंकर विहार मेट्रो स्टेशन)