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Delhi Metro connects Janpath and Shankar Vihar with 3 route options, covering approximately 16.15 km. A token fare is ₹43, while smart card users pay ₹39. Trains run from 06:17 AM to 11:13 PM, about every 5–7 minutes.
Via Central Secretariat and Hauz Khas: 2 Interchanges · 43 minutes · ₹43
Via Kalkaji Mandir: 1 Interchange · 54 minutes · ₹54
Via Lajpat Nagar, Dilli Haat INA and Hauz Khas: 3 Interchanges · 55 minutes · ₹43
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Find the correct entry and exit gates for your journey.
4 Gates Available
Gate 1
Towards Western Court
Gate 2
Towards Janpath Market
Gate 3
Towards Cottage Emporium, K. G. Marg
Gate 4
Towards Eastern Court
2 Gates Available
Gate 1
Towards Army Public School
Gate 2
Towards Army Residential Area
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3 routes are available from Janpath to Shankar Vihar on Delhi Metro:
via Violet Line and Yellow Line and Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden)
Steps below describe the Via Central Secretariat and Hauz Khas route (2 interchanges, 43 minutes). For other options, see the Route Overview tabs above.
Janpath, Central Secretariat, Seva Teerth (Udyog Bhawan)), Lok Kalyan Marg, Jor Bagh, Dilli Haat INA, AIIMS, Green Park, Hauz Khas, IIT Delhi, RK Puram, Munirka, Vasant Vihar, Shankar Vihar
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via Violet Line and Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden)
via Violet Line and Pink Circular Line and Yellow Line and Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden)
Trains run daily from 06:17 AM to 11:13 PM, every 5–7 minutes.
Gate 1: Army Public School Gate 2: Army Residential Area
Return Journey
To return to Janpath, take the reverse route from Shankar Vihar. Travel time and fare remain the same (₹43).
Common questions about the Janpath to Shankar Vihar metro route: travel time, fare, station sequence, and interchanges.
The Delhi Metro metro journey from Janpath to Shankar Vihar takes approximately 43 minutes, covering 16.15 km. The route covers 14 stations in total.
Travelling from Janpath to Shankar Vihar on Delhi Metro involves 3 lines: Violet Line and Yellow Line and Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden). You need to change from Violet Line to Yellow Line at Central Secretariat; then change from Yellow Line to Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden) at Hauz Khas.
No, Janpath to Shankar Vihar requires 2 interchanges. Board the Violet Line from Janpath, then change to the Yellow Line at Central Secretariat to reach Shankar Vihar.
The metro distance between Janpath and Shankar Vihar on Delhi Metro is 16.15 km, covered in approximately 43 minutes.
The Janpath to Shankar Vihar metro route on Delhi Metro covers 14 stations in total (including origin and destination), with 12 intermediate stops.
The Janpath to Shankar Vihar metro route on Delhi Metro covers 14 stations. Here they are in order:
Yes, this route has 2 interchanges. You need to change from Violet Line to Yellow Line at Central Secretariat; then change from Yellow Line to Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden) at Hauz Khas.
The metro fare from Janpath to Shankar Vihar on Delhi Metro is ₹43 for a single-journey token and ₹39 with a Metro Smart Card.
On Delhi Metro, the first train from Janpath towards Shankar Vihar is at 06:17 AM and the last train is at 11:13 PM. Services run daily between 06:17 AM and 11:13 PM.
Trains on Delhi Metro run every 5–7 minutes between Janpath and Shankar Vihar. Services are available from 06:17 AM to 11:13 PM.
At Janpath, board from Platform 1 towards Raja Nahar Singh (Ballabhgarh) on Delhi Metro.
The Delhi Metro helpline number is 155370. Contact for route information, lost property, or passenger assistance.