📍 Quick Answer:
Shankar Vihar se Dwarka Sector 21 tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 49 minutes lagte hain,
20 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹43 (Token) /
₹39 (Smart Card).
1 interchange hain is route par.
📍 Route Overview
The Shankar Vihar to Dwarka Sector 21 metro route is one of Delhi Metro's efficient connections, spanning 19.9 km in approximately 49 minutes. Commuters travel through 20 stations via the Magenta Line, Blue Line lines. A train change at 1 interchange station is needed.
शंकर विहार से द्वारका सेक्टर 21 — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
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Janakpuri West
जनकपुरी वेस्ट MAG
Platform 4
✓ → Towards MAJLIS PARK
🚉 Get Down Here
MAG
Platform 4✓ → Towards Towards MAJLIS PARK
🚶 Walk ~5 min to next platform
🚆 Board Here
BLU
Platform 1✓ → Towards Towards DWARKA SECTOR 21
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Shankar Vihar to Dwarka Sector 21 by Delhi Metro is approximately 49 minutes, covering a distance of 19.9 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 53 minutes.
📍 Shankar Vihar → Dwarka Sector 21 Route Map
🗺️ Shankar Vihar → Dwarka Sector 21 — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Shankar Vihar to Dwarka Sector 21 is calculated based on the distance of 19.9 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:
Janakpuri West
— Alight from Magenta Line
Platform 4
✓ · Board Blue Line
Platform 1
✓ · 🚶 ~5 min walk
🚇 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 Shankar Vihar to Dwarka Sector 21 is via the Magenta Line and Blue Line. The journey covers 20 stations via the Magenta Line and Blue Line. Use the interactive route finder above to get step-by-step directions.
There are 20 stations between Shankar Vihar and Dwarka Sector 21 by Delhi Metro (including both the source and destination stations).
The Delhi Metro journey from Shankar Vihar to Dwarka Sector 21 takes approximately 49 minutes. This estimate does not include waiting time at interchange stations.
The Delhi Metro fare from Shankar Vihar to Dwarka Sector 21 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 Shankar Vihar to Dwarka Sector 21 journey saves ₹4 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹39 vs Token: ₹43.
The first Delhi Metro train from Shankar Vihar towards Dwarka Sector 21 departs at approximately 5:30 AM on the Magenta Line.
No. The Shankar Vihar to Dwarka Sector 21 route requires 1 interchange. Follow the colour-coded signboards.
Check the platform board at Shankar Vihar for the train going towards Dwarka Sector 21. Platform Platform No. 2 heads towards Towards start (2). Platform Platform No. 1 heads towards Towards end (1).
The reverse journey from Dwarka Sector 21 to Shankar Vihar takes the same time (~49 min) and distance (19.9 km). The fare is also ₹43 (token) / ₹39 (Smart Card).
The Shankar Vihar to Dwarka Sector 21 route has 1 interchange. See the step-by-step section above for which stations to change at.
The best time to travel from Shankar Vihar to Dwarka Sector 21 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 Shankar Vihar as source and Dwarka Sector 21 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 Shankar Vihar towards Dwarka Sector 21 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 Shankar Vihar to Dwarka Sector 21 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 Shankar Vihar to Dwarka Sector 21 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 Shankar Vihar to Dwarka Sector 21 route has at least one dedicated women-only coach at the front of the train, marked with a pink colour band.
Stations on the Shankar Vihar to Dwarka Sector 21 route have lifts, ramps, tactile paths, and wheelchair assistance. Contact the Station Master for dedicated support.
The off-peak Smart Card fare from Shankar Vihar to Dwarka Sector 21 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 Shankar Vihar to Dwarka Sector 21 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 Shankar Vihar to Dwarka Sector 21. 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 1.8 kg of CO₂ on the Shankar Vihar to Dwarka Sector 21 journey (19.9 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.
Smart Card passengers save ₹4 (10%) on the Shankar Vihar to Dwarka Sector 21 route. Token/QR fare is ₹43; Smart Card fare is ₹39. Recharge at any Delhi Metro station or via the DMRC app.
The Shankar Vihar to Dwarka Sector 21 route has 1 interchange. The Shankar Vihar to Dwarka Sector 21 route has 1 interchange. See the step-by-step section above for which stations to change at.
💡 Smart Travel Tips — Shankar Vihar to Dwarka Sector 21
⏰ 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 49-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 Shankar Vihar:
11:30 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 Shankar Vihar to Dwarka Sector 21 (19.9 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
0.3g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
per journey
2.4g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
per journey
2.1g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
vs Car
₹4
💳 Smart Card
savings/trip
savings/trip
🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 2.1g 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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