📍 Quick Answer:
Shastri Nagar se Kanhaiya Nagar tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 5 minutes lagte hain,
3 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹21 (Token) /
₹19 (Smart Card).
📍 Route Overview
The Shastri Nagar to Kanhaiya Nagar metro route is one of Delhi Metro's efficient connections, spanning 2.7 km in approximately 5 minutes. Commuters travel through 3 stations via the Red Line line. No train change is required for this journey.
शास्त्री नगर से कन्हैया नगर — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Shastri Nagar to Kanhaiya Nagar by Delhi Metro is approximately 5 minutes, covering a distance of 2.7 km.
📍 Shastri Nagar → Kanhaiya Nagar Route Map
🗺️ Shastri Nagar → Kanhaiya Nagar — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Shastri Nagar to Kanhaiya Nagar is calculated based on the distance of 2.7 km as per the DMRC fare chart (w.e.f. August 2025).
| Ticket Type | Fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Token / QR Code | ₹21 | Buy at counter, token machine, or DMRC app |
| Smart Card | ₹19 | 10% discount on token fare |
| Smart Card Off-Peak | ₹15 | 20% off (off-peak hours) |
| Holiday / Sunday | ₹21 | 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
- 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.
- Download the official DMRC app for real-time train tracking, recharge, and travel updates.
📋 Journey Summary
In short: Shastri Nagar to Kanhaiya Nagar takes about 5 minutes across 3 stations on Red Line, with a direct journey with no interchange, for a fare of ₹21.
🚇 Related Metro Lines
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
🎉 Direct Route — No Interchange Required!
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📍 Nearby Routes from Shastri Nagar
🔍 Interactive Route Finder
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (25 questions)
The Delhi Metro route from Shastri Nagar to Kanhaiya Nagar is via the Red Line. The journey covers 3 stations via the Red Line. Use the interactive route finder above to get step-by-step directions.
There are 3 stations between Shastri Nagar and Kanhaiya Nagar by Delhi Metro (including both the source and destination stations).
The Delhi Metro journey from Shastri Nagar to Kanhaiya Nagar takes approximately 5 minutes. This estimate does not include waiting time at interchange stations.
The Delhi Metro fare from Shastri Nagar to Kanhaiya Nagar is ₹21 for a token and ₹19 with a Smart Card (10% discount). The off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹15.
No — this is a direct route on the Red Line. No train change required.
The Delhi Metro route distance from Shastri Nagar to Kanhaiya Nagar is approximately 2.7 km.
Using a Smart Card for the Shastri Nagar to Kanhaiya Nagar journey saves ₹2 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹19 vs Token: ₹21.
The first Delhi Metro train from Shastri Nagar towards Kanhaiya Nagar departs at approximately 5:00 AM on the Red Line.
The last Delhi Metro train from Shastri Nagar towards Kanhaiya Nagar is at approximately 11:30 PM on the Red Line. Plan your journey accordingly.
Yes. The Shastri Nagar to Kanhaiya Nagar route is direct — no interchange needed. You stay on the Red Line throughout.
The reverse journey from Kanhaiya Nagar to Shastri Nagar takes the same time (~5 min) and distance (2.7 km). The fare is also ₹21 (token) / ₹19 (Smart Card).
The best time to travel from Shastri Nagar to Kanhaiya Nagar 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 Shastri Nagar as source and Kanhaiya Nagar 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 Kanhaiya Nagar is at approximately 11:30 PM. For late-night travel, use pre-booked cabs or Delhi Night Bus.
Delhi Metro is one of the safest transit systems in India. The Shastri Nagar to Kanhaiya Nagar 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 Kanhaiya Nagar 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 Kanhaiya Nagar route have lifts, ramps, tactile paths, and wheelchair assistance. Contact the Station Master for dedicated support.
The off-peak Smart Card fare from Shastri Nagar to Kanhaiya Nagar is ₹15. 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 ₹2 on the Shastri Nagar to Kanhaiya Nagar route (₹19 vs ₹21 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 Kanhaiya Nagar. A Smart Card at ₹19 per trip is the most economical regular commuting option.
By taking Delhi Metro instead of a car, you save approximately 0.2 kg of CO₂ on the Shastri Nagar to Kanhaiya Nagar journey (2.7 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.
Smart Card passengers save ₹2 (10%) on the Shastri Nagar to Kanhaiya Nagar route. Token/QR fare is ₹21; Smart Card fare is ₹19. Recharge at any Delhi Metro station or via the DMRC app.
Yes. Buy a QR code ticket via the DMRC Momentum 2.0 app or WhatsApp chatbot for your Shastri Nagar to Kanhaiya Nagar trip. Scan it at the AFC gate at Shastri Nagar to enter, then scan again at Kanhaiya Nagar to exit — valid for one journey, usually within 130 minutes.
Travelling from Shastri Nagar to Kanhaiya Nagar, 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 Kanhaiya Nagar
⏰ 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: ₹21 ·
Smart Card: ₹19 (10% off)
Monthly savings: ₹836 for daily commuters.
Monthly savings: ₹836 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 Kanhaiya Nagar (2.7 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
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🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 0.3g 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 ₹2 (10% discount) on every trip.
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