Shankar Vihar Vasant Vihar Delhi Metro Route
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📍 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.
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
⏱ 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.
💰 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.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 stations between Shankar Vihar and Vasant Vihar, including both the start and end stations.
The metro fare from Shankar Vihar to Vasant Vihar is ₹11 for a Token/QR Code ticket and ₹10 with a Smart Card (10% discount). Off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹8.
The metro journey from Shankar Vihar to Vasant Vihar takes approximately 5 minutes. If you include interchange wait time, allow 5 minutes total.
No — Shankar Vihar to Vasant Vihar is a direct route on a single metro line. No train change is required.
The metro route distance from Shankar Vihar to Vasant Vihar is approximately 1.2 km.
The first metro from Shankar Vihar towards Vasant Vihar 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 Vasant Vihar (1.2 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
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