Shankar Vihar to Delhi Cantt Delhi Metro Route
The Delhi Metro route from Shankar Vihar to Delhi Cantt covers 14 stations in approximately 41 minutes. The fare is ₹43 with a token and ₹39 with a smart card. This route uses Magenta Line (Line 8) and Yellow Line (Line 2) and Pink Line (Line 7) with 2 interchanges: change at Hauz Khas from Magenta Line (Line 8) to Yellow Line (Line 2); change at Dilli Haat - INA from Yellow Line (Line 2) to Pink Line (Line 7). The total distance is 15.9 km. The first train from Shankar Vihar leaves at about 5:30 AM (Magenta Line (Line 8) towards Botanical Garden) and reaches Delhi Cantt around 6:15 AM. The last departure from Shankar Vihar that still reaches Delhi Cantt is at about 11:30 PM; later trains leave Shankar Vihar 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 | ₹43 | ₹39 |
| Return (daily) | ₹86 | ₹78 |
| Monthly (22 working days) | ₹1,892 | ₹1,716 |
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The Delhi Metro route from Shankar Vihar to Delhi Cantt covers 14 stations (15.9 km) with an estimated travel time of ~41 minutes. The fare is ₹43 with a token and ₹39 with a smart card.
This route requires 2 interchanges: change from Magenta Line (Line 8) to Yellow Line (Line 2) at Hauz Khas; change from Yellow Line (Line 2) to Pink Line (Line 7) at Dilli Haat - INA. 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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