MG Road to Shankar Vihar Delhi Metro Route
The Delhi Metro route from MG Road to Shankar Vihar covers 16 stations in approximately 43 minutes. The fare is ₹54 with a token and ₹49 with a smart card. This route uses Yellow Line (Line 2) and Magenta Line (Line 8) with 1 interchange: change at Hauz Khas from Yellow Line (Line 2) to Magenta Line (Line 8). The total distance is 23.3 km. The first train from MG Road leaves at about 5:10 AM (Yellow Line (Line 2) towards Samaypur Badli) and reaches Shankar Vihar around 5:53 AM. The last departure from MG Road that still reaches Shankar Vihar is at about 11:14 PM; later trains leave MG Road 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 | ₹54 | ₹49 |
| Return (daily) | ₹108 | ₹98 |
| Monthly (22 working days) | ₹2,376 | ₹2,156 |
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How to travel from MG Road to Shankar Vihar by Delhi Metro
The Delhi Metro route from MG Road to Shankar Vihar covers 16 stations (23.3 km) with an estimated travel time of ~43 minutes. The fare is ₹54 with a token and ₹49 with a smart card.
This route requires 1 interchange: 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 5:00 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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