📍 Quick Answer:
Shankar Vihar se Janakpuri West tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 15 minutes lagte hain,
7 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹32 (Token) /
₹29 (Smart Card).
📍 Route Overview
The Delhi Metro route from Shankar Vihar to Janakpuri West covers approximately 7.2 km with a travel time of around 15 minutes. The journey passes through 7 stations on a single direct line — no interchange needed.
This route uses the Magenta Line line of the Delhi Metro network, connecting these two stations efficiently across Delhi NCR.
शंकर विहार से जनकपुरी वेस्ट — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Shankar Vihar to Janakpuri West by Delhi Metro is approximately 15 minutes, covering a distance of 7.2 km.
📍 Shankar Vihar → Janakpuri West Route Map
🗺️ Shankar Vihar → Janakpuri West — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Shankar Vihar to Janakpuri West is calculated based on the distance of 7.2 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
- 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
Quick summary — Shankar Vihar to Janakpuri West: ₹32 fare, ~15 minutes, 7 stations via Magenta Line, a direct journey with no interchange.
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🔍 Interactive Route Finder
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (25 questions)
The Delhi Metro route from Shankar Vihar to Janakpuri West is via the Magenta Line. The journey covers 7 stations via the Magenta Line. Use the interactive route finder above to get step-by-step directions.
There are 7 stations between Shankar Vihar and Janakpuri West by Delhi Metro (including both the source and destination stations).
The Delhi Metro journey from Shankar Vihar to Janakpuri West takes approximately 15 minutes. This estimate does not include waiting time at interchange stations.
The Delhi Metro fare from Shankar Vihar to Janakpuri West is ₹32 for a token and ₹29 with a Smart Card (10% discount). The off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹23.
No — this is a direct route on the Magenta Line. No train change required.
The Delhi Metro route distance from Shankar Vihar to Janakpuri West is approximately 7.2 km.
Using a Smart Card for the Shankar Vihar to Janakpuri West journey saves ₹3 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹29 vs Token: ₹32.
The first Delhi Metro train from Shankar Vihar towards Janakpuri West departs at approximately 5:30 AM on the Magenta Line.
The last Delhi Metro train from Shankar Vihar towards Janakpuri West is at approximately 11:30 PM on the Magenta Line. Plan your journey accordingly.
Yes. The Shankar Vihar to Janakpuri West route is direct — no interchange needed. You stay on the Magenta Line throughout.
Check the platform board at Shankar Vihar for the train going towards Janakpuri West. Platform Platform No. 2 heads towards Towards start (2). Platform Platform No. 1 heads towards Towards end (1).
The Shankar Vihar to Janakpuri West route has no interchanges. It is a single-line journey on the Magenta Line.
The best time to travel from Shankar Vihar to Janakpuri West 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 Janakpuri West as destination for the optimal route, station count, travel time, fare, and interchange details.
Delhi Metro allows luggage up to 25 kg or 60 cm × 45 cm × 25 cm free of charge on the Shankar Vihar to Janakpuri West 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 Janakpuri West 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 Janakpuri West 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 Janakpuri West 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 Shankar Vihar to Janakpuri West journey.
Yes. A Smart Card saves ₹3 on the Shankar Vihar to Janakpuri West route (₹29 vs ₹32 token). Smart Cards also skip the token queue and offer off-peak discounts.
Delhi Metro does not currently offer route-specific monthly passes for Shankar Vihar to Janakpuri West. A Smart Card at ₹29 per trip is the most economical regular commuting option.
By taking Delhi Metro instead of a car, you save approximately 0.6 kg of CO₂ on the Shankar Vihar to Janakpuri West journey (7.2 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.
The Shankar Vihar to Janakpuri West route has no interchange. The Shankar Vihar to Janakpuri West route has no interchanges. It is a single-line journey on the Magenta Line.
Yes. Buy a QR code ticket via the DMRC Momentum 2.0 app or WhatsApp chatbot for your Shankar Vihar to Janakpuri West trip. Scan it at the AFC gate at Shankar Vihar to enter, then scan again at Janakpuri West to exit — valid for one journey, usually within 130 minutes.
Travelling from Shankar Vihar to Janakpuri West, 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 — Shankar Vihar to Janakpuri West
⏰ 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 15-minute journey.
Sunday mornings are the least crowded.
💳 Smart Card Saves Money
Token fare: ₹32 ·
Smart Card: ₹29 (10% off)
Monthly savings: ₹1276 for daily commuters.
Monthly savings: ₹1276 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 Janakpuri West (7.2 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
0.1g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
per journey
0.9g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
per journey
0.8g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
vs Car
₹3
💳 Smart Card
savings/trip
savings/trip
🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 0.8g 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 ₹3 (10% discount) on every trip.
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