Metro Route from Shankar Vihar Metro Station to Karol Bagh Metro Station – Fare & Travel Time
23.28 km52 min
5:00 AM – 11:30 PMHelpline 155370
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Route Overview
Delhi Metro connects Shankar Vihar and Karol Bagh with 3 route options, covering approximately 23.28 km. A token fare is ₹54, while smart card users pay ₹49. Trains run from 6:44 AM to 10:14 PM, about every 5–7 minutes.
Via Janakpuri West: 1 Interchange · 52 Minutes · ₹54
Via Hauz Khas and Rajiv Chowk: 2 Interchanges · 53 Minutes · ₹43
Via Hauz Khas, Central Secretariat and Mandi House: 3 Interchanges · 1 Hour 3 Minutes · ₹54
Available Routes(3)
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Start
Shankar Vihar
Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden)
Platform 2Towards Krishna Park Extension
4 stops in between
Dabri Mor Janakpuri South
Janakpuri West
Change line
Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden)Blue Main Line (Dwarka - Noida)
Janakpuri West
Blue Main Line (Dwarka - Noida)
Platform 1Towards Noida Electronic City
Start
Shankar Vihar
Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden)
Platform 1Towards Botanical Garden
3 stops in between
IIT Delhi
Hauz Khas
Change line
Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden)Yellow Line
Hauz Khas
Yellow Line
Platform 2Towards Samaypur Badli
Rajiv Chowk
Change line
Yellow LineBlue Main Line (Dwarka - Noida)
Rajiv Chowk
Blue Main Line (Dwarka - Noida)
Platform 4Towards Dwarka Sector 21
Start
Shankar Vihar
Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden)
Platform 1Towards Botanical Garden
3 stops in between
IIT Delhi
Hauz Khas
Change line
Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden)Yellow Line
Hauz Khas
Yellow Line
Platform 2Towards Samaypur Badli
Central Secretariat
Change line
Yellow LineViolet Line
Central Secretariat
Violet Line
Platform 4Towards Kashmere Gate
Mandi House
Change line
Violet LineBlue Main Line (Dwarka - Noida)
Mandi House
Blue Main Line (Dwarka - Noida)
Platform 2Towards Dwarka Sector 21
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Entry & Exit Gates at Both Stations
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Start Station
Shankar Vihar
2 Gates Available
Gate 1
Towards Army Public School
Gate 2
Towards Army Residential Area
Destination Station
Karol Bagh
8 Gates Available
Gate 1
Towards Ajmal Khan Road
Gate 2
Towards Pusa Road
Gate 3
Towards Pusa Road
Gate 4
Towards Pusa Road
Gate 5
Towards Pusa Road
Gate 6
Towards Pusa Road
Gate 7
Towards Rajendra Nagar Block C
Gate 8
Towards Pusa Road
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Route Summary
3 routes are available from Shankar Vihar to Karol Bagh on Delhi Metro:
Via Janakpuri West₹54
1 Interchange52 Minutes₹49
via Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden) and Blue Main Line (Dwarka - Noida)
Via Hauz Khas and Rajiv Chowk₹43
2 Interchanges53 Minutes₹39
via Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden) and Yellow Line and Blue Main Line (Dwarka - Noida)
Via Hauz Khas, Central Secretariat and Mandi House₹54
3 Interchanges1 Hour 3 Minutes₹49
via Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden) and Yellow Line and Violet Line and Blue Main Line (Dwarka - Noida)
Trains run daily from 6:44 AM to 10:14 PM, every 5–7 minutes.
How to Travel from Shankar Vihar Metro Station to Karol Bagh Metro Station – Via Janakpuri West Route
Steps below describe the Via Janakpuri West route (1 interchange, 52 Minutes). For other options, see the Route Overview tabs above.
- Reach Shankar Vihar
- Shankar Vihar is a elevated station on the Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden).
- Token Fare: ₹54
- Smart Card Fare: ₹49
- Proceed to Platform 2
- After security check, follow signs for "Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden) – Krishna Park Extension".
- The platform is accessible via elevated level.
- Board the Train
- Trains run every 5–7 minutes.
- Interchange:
- Change trains at Janakpuri West: get off the Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden) and board the Blue Main Line (Dwarka - Noida).
- Journey Details:
- Travel Time: 52 minutes
- Intermediate Stops: 17
- Direction: Krishna Park Extension
- Stations in order:
Shankar Vihar, Terminal 1 IGI Airport, Sadar Bazar Cantonment, Palam, Dashrathpuri, Dabri Mor Janakpuri South, Janakpuri West, Janakpuri East, Tilak Nagar, Subhash Nagar, Tagore Garden, Rajouri Garden, Ramesh Nagar, Moti Nagar, Kirti Nagar, Shadipur, Patel Nagar, Rajendra Place, Karol Bagh
- Arrive at Karol Bagh
- You arrive at Karol Bagh after about 52 minutes.
- Exit Gates: Karol Bagh has 8 gates:
Gate 1: Ajmal Khan Road Gate 2: Pusa Road Gate 3: Pusa Road Gate 4: Pusa Road Gate 5: Pusa Road Gate 6: Pusa Road Gate 7: Rajendra Nagar Block C Gate 8: Pusa Road
Return Journey
To return to Shankar Vihar, take the reverse route from Karol Bagh. Travel time and fare remain the same (₹54).
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Shankar Vihar to Karol Bagh Route – Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Shankar Vihar to Karol Bagh metro route: travel time, fare, station sequence, and interchanges.
The Delhi Metro metro journey from Shankar Vihar to Karol Bagh takes approximately 52 Minutes, covering 23.28 km. The route covers 19 stations in total.
Travelling from Shankar Vihar to Karol Bagh on Delhi Metro involves 2 lines: Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden) and Blue Main Line (Dwarka - Noida). You need to change from Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden) to Blue Main Line (Dwarka - Noida) at Janakpuri West.
No, Shankar Vihar to Karol Bagh requires 1 interchange. Board the Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden) from Shankar Vihar, then change to the Blue Main Line (Dwarka - Noida) at Janakpuri West to reach Karol Bagh.
The metro distance between Shankar Vihar and Karol Bagh on Delhi Metro is 23.28 km, covered in approximately 52 Minutes.
The Shankar Vihar to Karol Bagh metro route on Delhi Metro covers 19 stations in total (including origin and destination), with 17 intermediate stops.
The Shankar Vihar to Karol Bagh metro route on Delhi Metro covers 19 stations. Here they are in order:
- Shankar Vihar
- Terminal 1 IGI Airport
- Sadar Bazar Cantonment
- Palam
- Dashrathpuri
- Dabri Mor Janakpuri South
- Janakpuri West
- Janakpuri East
- Tilak Nagar
- Subhash Nagar
- Tagore Garden
- Rajouri Garden
- Ramesh Nagar
- Moti Nagar
- Kirti Nagar
- Shadipur
- Patel Nagar
- Rajendra Place
- Karol Bagh
Yes, this route has 1 interchange. You need to change from Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden) to Blue Main Line (Dwarka - Noida) at Janakpuri West.
The metro fare from Shankar Vihar to Karol Bagh on Delhi Metro is ₹54 for a single-journey token and ₹49 with a Metro Smart Card.
On Delhi Metro, the first train from Shankar Vihar towards Karol Bagh is at 6:44 AM and the last train is at 10:14 PM. Services run daily between 6:44 AM and 10:14 PM.
Trains on Delhi Metro run every 5–7 minutes between Shankar Vihar and Karol Bagh. Services are available from 6:44 AM to 10:14 PM.
At Shankar Vihar, board from Platform 2 towards Krishna Park Extension on Delhi Metro.
The Delhi Metro helpline number is 155370. Contact for route information, lost property, or passenger assistance.