Shiv Vihar Karol Bagh Delhi Metro Route
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📍 Route Overview
Travelling from Shiv Vihar to Karol Bagh by Delhi Metro takes approximately 53 minutes covering 16.2 km across 16 stations. The route involves 4 interchanges — details are shown in the step-by-step guide below.
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Shiv Vihar to Karol Bagh by Delhi Metro is approximately 53 minutes, covering a distance of 16.2 km.
This route requires 4 interchanges. Please allow an additional 3–5 minutes per interchange for platform change and waiting time. Total estimated journey time including interchange: approximately 69 minutes.
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Shiv Vihar to Karol Bagh is calculated based on the distance of 16.2 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 4 interchange stations on this journey:
🚇 Metro Lines & Train Timings
💡 Travel Tips
- Check the direction board carefully at interchange stations.
- Women-only coaches are at the front of every Delhi Metro train.
- Download the official DMRC app for real-time train tracking and recharge.
- Token machines accept ₹10, ₹20, ₹50 and ₹100 notes and coins.
- 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.
🔍 Interactive Route Finder
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
There are 16 stations between Shiv Vihar and Karol Bagh, including both the start and end stations.
The metro fare from Shiv Vihar to Karol Bagh is ₹43 for a Token/QR Code ticket and ₹39 with a Smart Card (10% discount). Off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹31.
The metro journey from Shiv Vihar to Karol Bagh takes approximately 53 minutes. If you include interchange wait time, allow 69 minutes total.
Yes — you need to change trains 4 times on this route. The step-by-step route above shows exactly where to change.
The metro route distance from Shiv Vihar to Karol Bagh is approximately 16.2 km.
The first metro from Shiv Vihar towards Karol Bagh departs at approximately 6:00 AM and the last train is at 11:00 PM. Trains run every 5-8 minutes during peak hours.
🌱 Environmental Impact — Why Take the Metro?
Taking the Delhi Metro from Shiv Vihar to Karol Bagh (16.2 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
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