📍 Quick Answer:
Sikanderpur se Shankar Vihar tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 36 minutes lagte hain,
15 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹43 (Token) /
₹39 (Smart Card).
1 interchange hain is route par.
📍 Route Overview
Travelling from Sikanderpur to Shankar Vihar by Delhi Metro takes approximately 36 minutes covering 14.7 km across 15 stations. The route involves 1 interchange — details are shown in the step-by-step guide below.
सिकंदरपुर से शंकर विहार — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Sikanderpur to Shankar Vihar by Delhi Metro is approximately 36 minutes, covering a distance of 14.7 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 40 minutes.
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Sikanderpur to Shankar Vihar is calculated based on the distance of 14.7 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 |
📍 Sikanderpur → Shankar Vihar Route Map
🗺️ Sikanderpur → Shankar Vihar — Delhi Metro Route Map
🔄 Interchange Stations
You will need to change metro lines at the following interchange station 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.
📋 Journey Summary
The Sikanderpur–Shankar Vihar journey covers 15 stations on Yellow Line and Magenta Line in about 36 minutes (1 interchange), fare ₹43.
🚇 Related Metro Lines
📍 Nearby Routes from Sikanderpur
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
Click (+) on any station for details
Hauz Khas
हौज़ खास YEL
Platform 2
✓ → Towards SAMAYPUR BADLI
🔄 Change Line: YEL → MAG
🚉 Get Down Here
YEL
Platform 2✓ → Towards Towards SAMAYPUR BADLI
🚶 Walk ~5 min to next platform
🚆 Board Here
MAG
Platform 4✓ → Towards Towards MAJLIS PARK
🔍 Interactive Route Finder
Get step-by-step directions, platform numbers, fares, and interchange details using the full interactive finder.
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🚇 Apna Route Dhundo
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (25 questions)
The Delhi Metro route from Sikanderpur to Shankar Vihar is via the Yellow Line and Magenta Line. The journey covers 15 stations via the Yellow Line and Magenta Line. Use the interactive route finder above to get step-by-step directions.
There are 15 stations between Sikanderpur and Shankar Vihar by Delhi Metro (including both the source and destination stations).
The Delhi Metro journey from Sikanderpur to Shankar Vihar takes approximately 36 minutes. This estimate does not include waiting time at interchange stations.
The Delhi Metro fare from Sikanderpur to Shankar Vihar 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 1 interchange station. See the step-by-step route above.
The Delhi Metro route distance from Sikanderpur to Shankar Vihar is approximately 14.7 km.
Using a Smart Card for the Sikanderpur to Shankar Vihar journey saves ₹4 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹39 vs Token: ₹43.
The first Delhi Metro train from Sikanderpur towards Shankar Vihar departs at approximately 5:15 AM on the Yellow Line.
The last Delhi Metro train from Sikanderpur towards Shankar Vihar is at approximately 11:45 PM on the Yellow Line. Plan your journey accordingly.
No. The Sikanderpur to Shankar Vihar route requires 1 interchange. Follow the colour-coded signboards.
The reverse journey from Shankar Vihar to Sikanderpur takes the same time (~36 min) and distance (14.7 km). The fare is also ₹43 (token) / ₹39 (Smart Card).
The best time to travel from Sikanderpur to Shankar Vihar 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 Sikanderpur as source and Shankar Vihar 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 Sikanderpur towards Shankar Vihar is at approximately 11:45 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 Sikanderpur to Shankar Vihar 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 Sikanderpur to Shankar Vihar route has at least one dedicated women-only coach at the front of the train, marked with a pink colour band.
Stations on the Sikanderpur to Shankar Vihar 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 Sikanderpur to Shankar Vihar journey.
The off-peak Smart Card fare from Sikanderpur to Shankar Vihar 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 Sikanderpur to Shankar Vihar 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 Sikanderpur to Shankar Vihar. A Smart Card at ₹39 per trip is the most economical regular commuting option.
By taking Delhi Metro instead of a car, you save approximately 1.3 kg of CO₂ on the Sikanderpur to Shankar Vihar journey (14.7 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.
Smart Card passengers save ₹4 (10%) on the Sikanderpur to Shankar Vihar route. Token/QR fare is ₹43; Smart Card fare is ₹39. Recharge at any Delhi Metro station or via the DMRC app.
The Sikanderpur to Shankar Vihar route has 1 interchange. The Sikanderpur to Shankar Vihar route has 1 interchange. See the step-by-step section above for which stations to change at.
💡 Smart Travel Tips — Sikanderpur to Shankar Vihar
⏰ 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 36-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 Sikanderpur:
11:45 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 Sikanderpur to Shankar Vihar (14.7 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
0.2g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
per journey
1.8g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
per journey
1.6g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
vs Car
₹4
💳 Smart Card
savings/trip
savings/trip
🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 1.6g 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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Sikanderpur Metro Station (सिकंदरपुर मेट्रो स्टेशन) Shankar Vihar Metro Station (शंकर विहार मेट्रो स्टेशन)