Dhaula Kuan to Shankar Vihar Delhi Metro Route
The Delhi Metro route from Dhaula Kuan to Shankar Vihar covers 18 stations in approximately 55 minutes. The fare is ₹86 with a token and ₹78 with a smart card. This route uses Airport Express (Orange Line) and Yellow Line (Line 2) and Magenta Line (Line 8) with 2 interchanges: change at New Delhi from Airport Express (Orange Line) to Yellow Line (Line 2); change at Hauz Khas from Yellow Line (Line 2) to Magenta Line (Line 8). The total distance is 22.2 km. The first train from Dhaula Kuan leaves at about 5:01 AM (Airport Express (Orange Line) towards New Delhi) and reaches Shankar Vihar around 6:07 AM. The last departure from Dhaula Kuan that still reaches Shankar Vihar is at about 11:02 PM; later trains leave Dhaula Kuan but miss the last connection.
Stations, fares and timings checked against official data as of March 2026. Source: DMRC. Timings can vary on weekends and holidays.
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Daily Commute Cost
| Trip | Token | Smart card |
|---|---|---|
| One way | ₹86 | ₹78 |
| Return (daily) | ₹172 | ₹156 |
| Monthly (22 working days) | ₹3,784 | ₹3,432 |
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How to travel from Dhaula Kuan to Shankar Vihar by Delhi Metro
The Delhi Metro route from Dhaula Kuan to Shankar Vihar covers 18 stations (22.2 km) with an estimated travel time of ~55 minutes. The fare is ₹86 with a token and ₹78 with a smart card.
This route requires 2 interchanges: change from Airport Express (Orange Line) to Yellow Line (Line 2) at New Delhi; change from Yellow Line (Line 2) to Magenta Line (Line 8) at Hauz Khas. Follow the interchange signs at the station to switch platforms.
The Delhi Metro operates daily from 4:45 AM – 11:20 PM. Trains run every 2–5 minutes during peak hours and every 5–10 minutes during off-peak hours. We recommend using a smart card for faster entry and a discount on fares.
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