📍 Quick Answer:
Shankar Vihar se Vishwavidyalaya tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 51 minutes lagte hain,
22 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹54 (Token) /
₹49 (Smart Card).
1 interchange hain is route par.
📍 Route Overview
The Delhi Metro route from Shankar Vihar to Vishwavidyalaya covers approximately 21.5 km with a travel time of around 51 minutes. The journey passes through 22 stations and requires 1 interchange.
This route uses the Magenta Line, Yellow Line lines of the Delhi Metro network, connecting these two stations efficiently across Delhi NCR.
शंकर विहार से विश्वविद्यालय — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Shankar Vihar to Vishwavidyalaya by Delhi Metro is approximately 51 minutes, covering a distance of 21.5 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 55 minutes.
📍 Shankar Vihar → Vishwavidyalaya Route Map
🗺️ Shankar Vihar → Vishwavidyalaya — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Shankar Vihar to Vishwavidyalaya is calculated based on the distance of 21.5 km as per the DMRC fare chart (w.e.f. August 2025).
| Ticket Type | Fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Token / QR Code | ₹54 | Buy at counter, token machine, or DMRC app |
| Smart Card | ₹49 | 10% discount on token fare |
| Smart Card Off-Peak | ₹39 | 20% off (off-peak hours) |
| Holiday / Sunday | ₹54 | 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.
📋 Journey Summary
The Shankar Vihar–Vishwavidyalaya journey covers 22 stations on Magenta Line and Yellow Line in about 51 minutes (1 interchange), fare ₹54.
🚇 Related Metro Lines
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
Click (+) on any station for details
Hauz Khas
हौज़ खास MAG
Platform 3
✓ → Towards BOTANICAL GARDEN
🔄 Change Line: MAG → YEL
🚉 Get Down Here
MAG
Platform 3✓ → Towards Towards BOTANICAL GARDEN
🚶 Walk ~5 min to next platform
🚆 Board Here
YEL
Platform 2✓ → Towards Towards SAMAYPUR BADLI
Seva Teerth (earlier Udyog Bhawan)
सेवा तीर्थ (पूर्व उद्योग भवन) YEL
Platform 2
✓ → Towards SAMAYPUR BADLI
📍 Nearby Routes from Shankar Vihar
🔍 Interactive Route Finder
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (25 questions)
There are 22 stations between Shankar Vihar and Vishwavidyalaya by Delhi Metro (including both the source and destination stations).
The Delhi Metro journey from Shankar Vihar to Vishwavidyalaya takes approximately 51 minutes. This estimate does not include waiting time at interchange stations.
The Delhi Metro fare from Shankar Vihar to Vishwavidyalaya is ₹54 for a token and ₹49 with a Smart Card (10% discount). The off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹39.
Yes — you need to change trains at 1 interchange station. See the step-by-step route above.
The Delhi Metro route distance from Shankar Vihar to Vishwavidyalaya is approximately 21.5 km.
Using a Smart Card for the Shankar Vihar to Vishwavidyalaya journey saves ₹5 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹49 vs Token: ₹54.
The first Delhi Metro train from Shankar Vihar towards Vishwavidyalaya departs at approximately 5:30 AM on the Magenta Line.
The last Delhi Metro train from Shankar Vihar towards Vishwavidyalaya is at approximately 11:30 PM on the Magenta Line. Plan your journey accordingly.
No. The Shankar Vihar to Vishwavidyalaya route requires 1 interchange. Follow the colour-coded signboards.
Check the platform board at Shankar Vihar for the train going towards Vishwavidyalaya. Platform Platform No. 2 heads towards Towards start (2). Platform Platform No. 1 heads towards Towards end (1).
The reverse journey from Vishwavidyalaya to Shankar Vihar takes the same time (~51 min) and distance (21.5 km). The fare is also ₹54 (token) / ₹49 (Smart Card).
The best time to travel from Shankar Vihar to Vishwavidyalaya 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 Vishwavidyalaya 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 Vishwavidyalaya is at approximately 11:30 PM. For late-night travel, use pre-booked cabs or Delhi Night Bus.
Yes. Every Delhi Metro train on the Shankar Vihar to Vishwavidyalaya 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 Vishwavidyalaya 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 Vishwavidyalaya journey.
The off-peak Smart Card fare from Shankar Vihar to Vishwavidyalaya is ₹39. 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 ₹5 on the Shankar Vihar to Vishwavidyalaya route (₹49 vs ₹54 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 Vishwavidyalaya. A Smart Card at ₹49 per trip is the most economical regular commuting option.
By taking Delhi Metro instead of a car, you save approximately 1.9 kg of CO₂ on the Shankar Vihar to Vishwavidyalaya journey (21.5 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.
The Shankar Vihar to Vishwavidyalaya route has 1 interchange. The Shankar Vihar to Vishwavidyalaya route has 1 interchange. See the step-by-step section above for which stations to change at.
Yes. Buy a QR code ticket via the DMRC Momentum 2.0 app or WhatsApp chatbot for your Shankar Vihar to Vishwavidyalaya trip. Scan it at the AFC gate at Shankar Vihar to enter, then scan again at Vishwavidyalaya to exit — valid for one journey, usually within 130 minutes.
Yes. On every train between Shankar Vihar and Vishwavidyalaya, the first coach in the direction of travel is reserved for women, marked with pink signage. Men may travel in it only while accompanying a woman, child, or senior/differently-abled passenger.
Travelling from Shankar Vihar to Vishwavidyalaya, 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 Vishwavidyalaya
⏰ 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 51-minute journey.
Sunday mornings are the least crowded.
💳 Smart Card Saves Money
Token fare: ₹54 ·
Smart Card: ₹49 (10% off)
Monthly savings: ₹2156 for daily commuters.
Monthly savings: ₹2156 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 Vishwavidyalaya (21.5 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
0.4g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
per journey
2.6g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
per journey
2.2g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
vs Car
₹5
💳 Smart Card
savings/trip
savings/trip
🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 2.2g 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 ₹5 (10% discount) on every trip.
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