📍 Quick Answer:
Shastri Nagar se Iit tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 49 minutes lagte hain,
19 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹43 (Token) /
₹39 (Smart Card).
2 interchanges hain is route par.
📍 Route Overview
The Shastri Nagar to Iit metro route is one of Delhi Metro's efficient connections, spanning 19.3 km in approximately 49 minutes. Commuters travel through 19 stations via the Red Line, Yellow Line, Magenta Line lines. A train change at 2 interchange stations is needed.
शास्त्री नगर से आईआईटी — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Shastri Nagar to Iit by Delhi Metro is approximately 49 minutes, covering a distance of 19.3 km.
This route requires 2 interchanges. Please allow an additional 3–5 minutes per interchange for platform change and waiting time. Total estimated journey time including interchange: approximately 57 minutes.
📍 Shastri Nagar → Iit Route Map
🗺️ Shastri Nagar → Iit — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Shastri Nagar to Iit is calculated based on the distance of 19.3 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 2 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.
📋 Journey Summary
Quick summary — Shastri Nagar to Iit: ₹43 fare, ~49 minutes, 19 stations via Red Line and Yellow Line and Magenta Line, 2 interchanges.
🚇 Related Metro Lines
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
Click (+) on any station for details
Kashmere Gate
कश्मीरी गेट RED
Platform 4
✓ → Towards SHAHEED STHAL (NEW BUS ADDA)
🔄 Change Line: RED → YEL
🚉 Get Down Here
RED
Platform 4✓ → Towards Towards SHAHEED STHAL (NEW BUS ADDA)
🚶 Walk ~5 min to next platform
🚆 Board Here
YEL
Platform 1✓ → Towards Towards HUDA CITY CENTRE
Seva Teerth (earlier Udyog Bhawan)
सेवा तीर्थ (पूर्व उद्योग भवन) YEL
Platform 1
✓ → Towards HUDA CITY CENTRE
Hauz Khas
हौज़ खास YEL
Platform 1
✓ → Towards HUDA CITY CENTRE
🔄 Change Line: YEL → MAG
🚉 Get Down Here
YEL
Platform 1✓ → Towards Towards HUDA CITY CENTRE
🚶 Walk ~5 min to next platform
🚆 Board Here
MAG
Platform 4✓ → Towards Towards MAJLIS PARK
📍 Nearby Routes from Shastri Nagar
🔍 Interactive Route Finder
Get step-by-step directions, platform numbers, fares, and interchange details using the full interactive finder.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (25 questions)
The Delhi Metro route from Shastri Nagar to Iit is via the Red Line, Yellow Line and Magenta Line. The journey covers 19 stations via the Red Line, Yellow Line and Magenta Line. Use the interactive route finder above to get step-by-step directions.
There are 19 stations between Shastri Nagar and Iit by Delhi Metro (including both the source and destination stations).
The Delhi Metro fare from Shastri Nagar to Iit is ₹43 for a token and ₹39 with a Smart Card (10% discount). The off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹31.
Yes — you need to change trains at 2 interchange stations. See the step-by-step route above.
Using a Smart Card for the Shastri Nagar to Iit journey saves ₹4 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹39 vs Token: ₹43.
The first Delhi Metro train from Shastri Nagar towards Iit departs at approximately 5:00 AM on the Red Line.
The last Delhi Metro train from Shastri Nagar towards Iit is at approximately 11:30 PM on the Red Line. Plan your journey accordingly.
No. The Shastri Nagar to Iit route requires 2 interchanges. Follow the colour-coded signboards.
Check the platform board at Shastri Nagar for the train going towards Iit. Platform Platform No. 2 heads towards Towards start (2). Platform Platform No. 1 heads towards Towards end (1).
The reverse journey from Iit to Shastri Nagar takes the same time (~49 min) and distance (19.3 km). The fare is also ₹43 (token) / ₹39 (Smart Card).
Use the Delhi Metro Route Finder on this page: enter Shastri Nagar as source and Iit 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 Shastri Nagar towards Iit 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 Shastri Nagar to Iit 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 Shastri Nagar to Iit 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 Shastri Nagar to Iit route has at least one dedicated women-only coach at the front of the train, marked with a pink colour band.
Stations on the Shastri Nagar to Iit 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 Shastri Nagar to Iit journey.
The off-peak Smart Card fare from Shastri Nagar to Iit is ₹31. 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 ₹4 on the Shastri Nagar to Iit route (₹39 vs ₹43 token). Smart Cards also skip the token queue and offer off-peak discounts.
Bicycles are permitted on select routes during off-peak hours (before 8 AM and after 8 PM on weekdays, all day weekends) at no extra charge, subject to space availability.
Delhi Metro does not currently offer route-specific monthly passes for Shastri Nagar to Iit. A Smart Card at ₹39 per trip is the most economical regular commuting option.
Smart Card passengers save ₹4 (10%) on the Shastri Nagar to Iit route. Token/QR fare is ₹43; Smart Card fare is ₹39. Recharge at any Delhi Metro station or via the DMRC app.
The Shastri Nagar to Iit route has 2 interchanges. The Shastri Nagar to Iit route has 2 interchanges. 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 Shastri Nagar to Iit trip. Scan it at the AFC gate at Shastri Nagar to enter, then scan again at Iit to exit — valid for one journey, usually within 130 minutes.
Travelling from Shastri Nagar to Iit, 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 — Shastri Nagar to Iit
⏰ 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 49-minute journey.
Sunday mornings are the least crowded.
💳 Smart Card Saves Money
Token fare: ₹43 ·
Smart Card: ₹39 (10% off)
Monthly savings: ₹1716 for daily commuters.
Monthly savings: ₹1716 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 Shastri Nagar:
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 Shastri Nagar to Iit (19.3 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
0.3g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
per journey
2.3g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
per journey
2g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
vs Car
₹4
💳 Smart Card
savings/trip
savings/trip
🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 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 ₹4 (10% discount) on every trip.
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Routes to Iit
Welcome → Iit metro routeवेलकम → आईआईटी metro finder
Kashmere Gate → Iit metro routeकश्मीरी गेट → आईआईटी metro finder
Inderlok → Iit metro routeइंदरलोक → आईआईटी metro finder
Netaji Subhash Place → Iit metro routeनेताजी सुभाष प्लेस → आईआईटी metro finder
Azadpur → Iit metro routeआज़ादपुर → आईआईटी metro finder
Shastri Nagar Metro Station (शास्त्री नगर मेट्रो स्टेशन) Iit Metro Station (आईआईटी मेट्रो स्टेशन)