Shankar Vihar to MG Road Delhi Metro Route
The Delhi Metro route from Shankar Vihar to MG Road covers 16 stations in approximately 43 minutes. The fare is ₹54 with a token and ₹49 with a smart card. This route uses Magenta Line (Line 8) and Yellow Line (Line 2) with 1 interchange: change at Hauz Khas from Magenta Line (Line 8) to Yellow Line (Line 2). The total distance is 23.3 km. The first train from Shankar Vihar leaves at about 5:30 AM (Magenta Line (Line 8) towards Botanical Garden) and reaches MG Road around 6:13 AM. The last departure from Shankar Vihar that still reaches MG Road is at about 11:44 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 | ₹54 | ₹49 |
| Return (daily) | ₹108 | ₹98 |
| Monthly (22 working days) | ₹2,376 | ₹2,156 |
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How to travel from Shankar Vihar to MG Road by Delhi Metro
The Delhi Metro route from Shankar Vihar to MG Road 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 Magenta Line (Line 8) to Yellow Line (Line 2) 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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