Shankar Vihar Barakhamba Road Delhi Metro Route
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📍 Route Overview
The Shankar Vihar to Barakhamba Road metro route is one of Delhi Metro's efficient connections, spanning 15.7 km in approximately 44 minutes. Commuters travel through 16 stations via the Magenta Line, Yellow Line, Blue Line lines. A train change at 2 interchange stations is needed.
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Shankar Vihar to Barakhamba Road by Delhi Metro is approximately 44 minutes, covering a distance of 15.7 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 52 minutes.
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Shankar Vihar to Barakhamba Road is calculated based on the distance of 15.7 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 2 interchange stations 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
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
There are 16 stations between Shankar Vihar and Barakhamba Road, including both the start and end stations.
The metro fare from Shankar Vihar to Barakhamba Road 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 Shankar Vihar to Barakhamba Road takes approximately 44 minutes. If you include interchange wait time, allow 52 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 Shankar Vihar to Barakhamba Road is approximately 15.7 km.
The first metro from Shankar Vihar towards Barakhamba Road departs at approximately 5:30 AM and the last train is at 11:30 PM. Trains run every 4-7 minutes during peak hours.
🌱 Environmental Impact — Why Take the Metro?
Taking the Delhi Metro from Shankar Vihar to Barakhamba Road (15.7 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
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