Shankar Vihar to Dhaula Kuan Delhi Metro Route
The Delhi Metro route from Shankar Vihar to Dhaula Kuan covers 18 stations in approximately 57 minutes. The fare is ₹86 with a token and ₹78 with a smart card. This route uses Magenta Line (Line 8) and Yellow Line (Line 2) and Airport Express (Orange Line) with 2 interchanges: change at Hauz Khas from Magenta Line (Line 8) to Yellow Line (Line 2); change at New Delhi from Yellow Line (Line 2) to Airport Express (Orange Line). The total distance is 22.2 km. The first train from Shankar Vihar leaves at about 5:30 AM (Magenta Line (Line 8) towards Botanical Garden) and reaches Dhaula Kuan around 6:27 AM. The last departure from Shankar Vihar that still reaches Dhaula Kuan is at about 10:24 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 | ₹86 | ₹78 |
| Return (daily) | ₹172 | ₹156 |
| Monthly (22 working days) | ₹3,784 | ₹3,432 |
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The Delhi Metro route from Shankar Vihar to Dhaula Kuan covers 18 stations (22.2 km) with an estimated travel time of ~57 minutes. The fare is ₹86 with a token and ₹78 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 Airport Express (Orange Line) at New Delhi. 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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