Shalimar Bagh Greater Kailash Delhi Metro Route
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📍 Route Overview
The Delhi Metro route from Shalimar Bagh to Greater Kailash covers approximately 19.1 km with a travel time of around 51 minutes. The journey passes through 20 stations and requires 2 interchanges.
This route uses the Pink Line, Yellow Line, Magenta Line lines of the Delhi Metro network, connecting these two stations efficiently across Delhi NCR.
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Shalimar Bagh to Greater Kailash by Delhi Metro is approximately 51 minutes, covering a distance of 19.1 km.
This route requires 2 interchanges. Please allow an additional 3–5 minutes per interchange for platform change and waiting time. Total estimated journey time including interchange: approximately 59 minutes.
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Shalimar Bagh to Greater Kailash is calculated based on the distance of 19.1 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 2 interchange stations 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.
🔍 Interactive Route Finder
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
There are 20 stations between Shalimar Bagh and Greater Kailash, including both the start and end stations.
The metro fare from Shalimar Bagh to Greater Kailash 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 Shalimar Bagh to Greater Kailash takes approximately 51 minutes. If you include interchange wait time, allow 59 minutes total.
Yes — you need to change trains 2 times on this route. The step-by-step route above shows exactly where to change.
The metro route distance from Shalimar Bagh to Greater Kailash is approximately 19.1 km.
The first metro from Shalimar Bagh towards Greater Kailash departs at approximately 5:00 AM and the last train is at 11:30 PM. Trains run every 4-6 minutes during peak hours.
🌱 Environmental Impact — Why Take the Metro?
Taking the Delhi Metro from Shalimar Bagh to Greater Kailash (19.1 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
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