Shankar Vihar Greater Kailash Delhi Metro Route
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📍 Route Overview
Travelling from Shankar Vihar to Greater Kailash by Delhi Metro takes approximately 20 minutes covering 9.6 km across 9 stations. This is a direct route with no interchange required.
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Shankar Vihar to Greater Kailash by Delhi Metro is approximately 20 minutes, covering a distance of 9.6 km.
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Shankar Vihar to Greater Kailash is calculated based on the distance of 9.6 km as per the DMRC fare chart (w.e.f. August 2025).
| Ticket Type | Fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Token / QR Code | ₹32 | Buy at counter, token machine, or DMRC app |
| Smart Card | ₹29 | 10% discount on token fare |
| Smart Card Off-Peak | ₹23 | 20% off (off-peak hours) |
| Holiday / Sunday | ₹32 | 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 |
🚇 Metro Lines & Train Timings
💡 Travel Tips
- Check the direction board carefully at interchange stations.
- Women-only coaches are at the front of every Delhi Metro train.
- Download the official DMRC app for real-time train tracking and recharge.
- Token machines accept ₹10, ₹20, ₹50 and ₹100 notes and coins.
- Download the official DMRC app for real-time train tracking, recharge, and travel updates.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
There are 9 stations between Shankar Vihar and Greater Kailash, including both the start and end stations.
The metro fare from Shankar Vihar to Greater Kailash is ₹32 for a Token/QR Code ticket and ₹29 with a Smart Card (10% discount). Off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹23.
The metro journey from Shankar Vihar to Greater Kailash takes approximately 20 minutes. If you include interchange wait time, allow 20 minutes total.
No — Shankar Vihar to Greater Kailash is a direct route on a single metro line. No train change is required.
The metro route distance from Shankar Vihar to Greater Kailash is approximately 9.6 km.
The first metro from Shankar Vihar towards Greater Kailash 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 Greater Kailash (9.6 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
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