Shankar Vihar Paschim Vihar East Delhi Metro Route
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📍 Route Overview
The Shankar Vihar to Paschim Vihar East metro route is one of Delhi Metro's efficient connections, spanning 17.2 km in approximately 52 minutes. Commuters travel through 17 stations via the Magenta Line, Blue Line, Pink Line, Green Line lines. A train change at 3 interchange stations is needed.
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Shankar Vihar to Paschim Vihar East by Delhi Metro is approximately 52 minutes, covering a distance of 17.2 km.
This route requires 3 interchanges. Please allow an additional 3–5 minutes per interchange for platform change and waiting time. Total estimated journey time including interchange: approximately 64 minutes.
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Shankar Vihar to Paschim Vihar East is calculated based on the distance of 17.2 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 3 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 17 stations between Shankar Vihar and Paschim Vihar East, including both the start and end stations.
The metro fare from Shankar Vihar to Paschim Vihar East 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 Paschim Vihar East takes approximately 52 minutes. If you include interchange wait time, allow 64 minutes total.
Yes — you need to change trains 3 times on this route. The step-by-step route above shows exactly where to change.
The metro route distance from Shankar Vihar to Paschim Vihar East is approximately 17.2 km.
The first metro from Shankar Vihar towards Paschim Vihar East 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 Paschim Vihar East (17.2 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
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