📍 Quick Answer:
Shankar Vihar se Vasant Vihar tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 5 minutes lagte hain,
2 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹11 (Token) /
₹10 (Smart Card).
📍 Route Overview
The Shankar Vihar to Vasant Vihar metro route is one of Delhi Metro's efficient connections, spanning 1.2 km in approximately 5 minutes. Commuters travel through 2 stations via the Magenta Line line. No train change is required for this journey.
शंकर विहार से वसंत विहार — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Shankar Vihar to Vasant Vihar by Delhi Metro is approximately 5 minutes, covering a distance of 1.2 km.
📍 Shankar Vihar → Vasant Vihar Route Map
🗺️ Shankar Vihar → Vasant Vihar — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Shankar Vihar to Vasant Vihar is calculated based on the distance of 1.2 km as per the DMRC fare chart (w.e.f. August 2025).
| Ticket Type | Fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Token / QR Code | ₹11 | Buy at counter, token machine, or DMRC app |
| Smart Card | ₹10 | 10% discount on token fare |
| Smart Card Off-Peak | ₹8 | 20% off (off-peak hours) |
| Holiday / Sunday | ₹11 | 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
- 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.
- Download the official DMRC app for real-time train tracking, recharge, and travel updates.
📋 Journey Summary
Shankar Vihar to Vasant Vihar at a glance: a direct journey with no interchange, 2 stations on Magenta Line, roughly 5 minutes, ₹11 fare.
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📍 Nearby Routes from Shankar Vihar
🔍 Interactive Route Finder
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (25 questions)
The Delhi Metro route from Shankar Vihar to Vasant Vihar is via the Magenta Line. The journey covers 2 stations via the Magenta Line. Use the interactive route finder above to get step-by-step directions.
There are 2 stations between Shankar Vihar and Vasant Vihar by Delhi Metro (including both the source and destination stations).
The Delhi Metro journey from Shankar Vihar to Vasant Vihar takes approximately 5 minutes. This estimate does not include waiting time at interchange stations.
The Delhi Metro fare from Shankar Vihar to Vasant Vihar is ₹11 for a token and ₹10 with a Smart Card (10% discount). The off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹8.
No — this is a direct route on the Magenta Line. No train change required.
The Delhi Metro route distance from Shankar Vihar to Vasant Vihar is approximately 1.2 km.
Using a Smart Card for the Shankar Vihar to Vasant Vihar journey saves ₹1 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹10 vs Token: ₹11.
The first Delhi Metro train from Shankar Vihar towards Vasant Vihar departs at approximately 5:30 AM on the Magenta Line.
Yes. The Shankar Vihar to Vasant Vihar 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 Vasant Vihar. Platform Platform No. 2 heads towards Towards start (2). Platform Platform No. 1 heads towards Towards end (1).
The reverse journey from Vasant Vihar to Shankar Vihar takes the same time (~5 min) and distance (1.2 km). The fare is also ₹11 (token) / ₹10 (Smart Card).
The Shankar Vihar to Vasant Vihar route has no interchanges. It is a single-line journey on the Magenta Line.
The best time to travel from Shankar Vihar to Vasant Vihar 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 Vasant Vihar 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 Vasant Vihar 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 Vasant Vihar 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 Vasant Vihar 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 Vasant Vihar route has at least one dedicated women-only coach at the front of the train, marked with a pink colour band.
The official DMRC app "Delhi Metro Rail" (Android and iOS) shows real-time schedules, platform numbers, and route maps for the Shankar Vihar to Vasant Vihar journey.
The off-peak Smart Card fare from Shankar Vihar to Vasant Vihar is ₹8. 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 ₹1 on the Shankar Vihar to Vasant Vihar route (₹10 vs ₹11 token). Smart Cards also skip the token queue and offer off-peak discounts.
By taking Delhi Metro instead of a car, you save approximately 0.1 kg of CO₂ on the Shankar Vihar to Vasant Vihar journey (1.2 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.
The Shankar Vihar to Vasant Vihar route has no interchange. The Shankar Vihar to Vasant Vihar 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 Vasant Vihar trip. Scan it at the AFC gate at Shankar Vihar to enter, then scan again at Vasant Vihar to exit — valid for one journey, usually within 130 minutes.
Travelling from Shankar Vihar to Vasant Vihar, 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 Vasant Vihar
⏰ 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 5-minute journey.
Sunday mornings are the least crowded.
💳 Smart Card Saves Money
Token fare: ₹11 ·
Smart Card: ₹10 (10% off)
Monthly savings: ₹440 for daily commuters.
Monthly savings: ₹440 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 Vasant Vihar (1.2 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
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🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 0.1g 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 ₹1 (10% discount) on every trip.
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