Shankar Vihar Karol Bagh Delhi Metro Route
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📍 Route Overview
The Delhi Metro route from Shankar Vihar to Karol Bagh covers approximately 19 km with a travel time of around 46 minutes. The journey passes through 19 stations and requires 1 interchange.
This route uses the Magenta Line, Blue 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 Shankar Vihar to Karol Bagh by Delhi Metro is approximately 46 minutes, covering a distance of 19 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 50 minutes.
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Shankar Vihar to Karol Bagh is calculated based on the distance of 19 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:
🚇 Metro Lines & Train Timings
💡 Travel Tips
- Avoid peak hours (8–10 AM and 5–8 PM) for a more comfortable commute.
- Recharge your Smart Card to get 10% discount on every trip.
- Stand to the right on escalators so others can walk past on the left.
- Keep your metro token or card ready before reaching the exit gates.
- 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 19 stations between Shankar Vihar and Karol Bagh, including both the start and end stations.
The metro fare from Shankar Vihar to Karol Bagh 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 Karol Bagh takes approximately 46 minutes. If you include interchange wait time, allow 50 minutes total.
Yes — you need to change trains 1 time on this route. The step-by-step route above shows exactly where to change.
The metro route distance from Shankar Vihar to Karol Bagh is approximately 19 km.
The first metro from Shankar Vihar towards Karol Bagh 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 Karol Bagh (19 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
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