📍 Quick Answer:
Vasant Vihar se Shankar Vihar tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 5 minutes lagte hain,
2 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹11 (Token) /
₹10 (Smart Card).
📍 Route Overview
The Vasant Vihar to Shankar Vihar metro route is one of Delhi Metro's efficient connections, spanning 1.2 km in approximately 5 minutes. Commuters travel through 2 stations via the Magenta Line line. No train change is required for this journey.
वसंत विहार से शंकर विहार — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Vasant Vihar to Shankar Vihar by Delhi Metro is approximately 5 minutes, covering a distance of 1.2 km.
📍 Vasant Vihar → Shankar Vihar Route Map
🗺️ Vasant Vihar → Shankar Vihar — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Vasant Vihar to Shankar Vihar is calculated based on the distance of 1.2 km as per the DMRC fare chart (w.e.f. August 2025).
| Ticket Type | Fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Token / QR Code | ₹11 | Buy at counter, token machine, or DMRC app |
| Smart Card | ₹10 | 10% discount on token fare |
| Smart Card Off-Peak | ₹8 | 20% off (off-peak hours) |
| Holiday / Sunday | ₹11 | 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
- 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.
- Download the official DMRC app for real-time train tracking, recharge, and travel updates.
📋 Journey Summary
In short: Vasant Vihar to Shankar Vihar takes about 5 minutes across 2 stations on Magenta Line, with a direct journey with no interchange, for a fare of ₹11.
🚇 Related Metro Lines
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
🎉 Direct Route — No Interchange Required!
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📍 Nearby Routes from Vasant Vihar
🔍 Interactive Route Finder
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (25 questions)
The Delhi Metro route from Vasant Vihar to Shankar Vihar is via the Magenta Line. The journey covers 2 stations via the Magenta Line. Use the interactive route finder above to get step-by-step directions.
There are 2 stations between Vasant Vihar and Shankar Vihar by Delhi Metro (including both the source and destination stations).
The Delhi Metro fare from Vasant Vihar to Shankar Vihar is ₹11 for a token and ₹10 with a Smart Card (10% discount). The off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹8.
No — this is a direct route on the Magenta Line. No train change required.
The Delhi Metro route distance from Vasant Vihar to Shankar Vihar is approximately 1.2 km.
Using a Smart Card for the Vasant Vihar to Shankar Vihar journey saves ₹1 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹10 vs Token: ₹11.
The first Delhi Metro train from Vasant Vihar towards Shankar Vihar departs at approximately 5:30 AM on the Magenta Line.
The last Delhi Metro train from Vasant Vihar towards Shankar Vihar is at approximately 11:30 PM on the Magenta Line. Plan your journey accordingly.
Yes. The Vasant Vihar to Shankar Vihar route is direct — no interchange needed. You stay on the Magenta Line throughout.
Check the platform board at Vasant Vihar for the train going towards Shankar Vihar. Platform Platform No. 2 heads towards Towards start (2). Platform Platform No. 1 heads towards Towards end (1).
The reverse journey from Shankar Vihar to Vasant Vihar takes the same time (~5 min) and distance (1.2 km). The fare is also ₹11 (token) / ₹10 (Smart Card).
The best time to travel from Vasant Vihar 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 Vasant Vihar as source and Shankar Vihar as destination for the optimal route, station count, travel time, fare, and interchange details.
Delhi Metro allows luggage up to 25 kg or 60 cm × 45 cm × 25 cm free of charge on the Vasant Vihar to Shankar Vihar route. Oversized items may be restricted. All bags go through X-ray at entry.
Yes. Every Delhi Metro train on the Vasant Vihar to Shankar Vihar route has at least one dedicated women-only coach at the front of the train, marked with a pink colour band.
The official DMRC app "Delhi Metro Rail" (Android and iOS) shows real-time schedules, platform numbers, and route maps for the Vasant Vihar to Shankar Vihar journey.
The off-peak Smart Card fare from Vasant Vihar to Shankar Vihar is ₹8. Off-peak hours are before 8:00 AM and after 8:00 PM on weekdays, and all day on Sundays and public holidays.
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 Vasant Vihar to Shankar Vihar. A Smart Card at ₹10 per trip is the most economical regular commuting option.
By taking Delhi Metro instead of a car, you save approximately 0.1 kg of CO₂ on the Vasant Vihar to Shankar Vihar journey (1.2 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.
Smart Card passengers save ₹1 (10%) on the Vasant Vihar to Shankar Vihar route. Token/QR fare is ₹11; Smart Card fare is ₹10. Recharge at any Delhi Metro station or via the DMRC app.
The Vasant Vihar to Shankar Vihar route has no interchange. The Vasant Vihar to Shankar Vihar route has no interchanges. It is a single-line journey on the Magenta Line.
Yes. Buy a QR code ticket via the DMRC Momentum 2.0 app or WhatsApp chatbot for your Vasant Vihar to Shankar Vihar trip. Scan it at the AFC gate at Vasant Vihar to enter, then scan again at Shankar Vihar to exit — valid for one journey, usually within 130 minutes.
Yes. On every train between Vasant Vihar and Shankar Vihar, 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 Vasant Vihar to Shankar Vihar, 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 — Vasant Vihar 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 5-minute journey.
Sunday mornings are the least crowded.
💳 Smart Card Saves Money
Token fare: ₹11 ·
Smart Card: ₹10 (10% off)
Monthly savings: ₹440 for daily commuters.
Monthly savings: ₹440 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 Vasant 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 Vasant Vihar to Shankar Vihar (1.2 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
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🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 0.1g 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 ₹1 (10% discount) on every trip.
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