Metro Route from Shankar Vihar Metro Station to Lajpat Nagar Metro Station – Fare & Travel Time
16.06 km40 min
5:00 AM – 11:30 PMHelpline 155370
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Route Overview
Delhi Metro connects Shankar Vihar and Lajpat Nagar with 3 route options, covering approximately 16.06 km. A token fare is ₹43, while smart card users pay ₹39. Trains run from 6:18 AM to 11:18 PM, about every 5–7 minutes.
Via Kalkaji Mandir: 1 Interchange · 40 Minutes · ₹43
Via Hauz Khas and Dilli Haat INA: 2 Interchanges · 36 Minutes · ₹43
Via Hauz Khas and Central Secretariat: 2 Interchanges · 52 Minutes · ₹43
Available Routes(3)
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Start
Shankar Vihar
Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden)
Platform 1Towards Botanical Garden
8 stops in between
Nehru Enclave
Kalkaji Mandir
Change line
Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden)Violet Line
Kalkaji Mandir
Violet Line
Platform 2Towards Kashmere Gate
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
Dilli Haat INA
Change line
Yellow LinePink Circular Line
Dilli Haat INA
Pink Circular Line
↺AnticlockwisePlatform 3Towards Maujpur Babarpur
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 3Towards Raja Nahar Singh (Ballabhgarh)
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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
Lajpat Nagar
4 Gates Available
Gate 1
Towards Parking Side, Lajpat Nagar Market
Gate 2
Towards Lajpat Nagar Market
Gate 3
Towards Defence Colony
Gate 5
Towards Block 1, Lajpat Nagar III
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Route Summary
3 routes are available from Shankar Vihar to Lajpat Nagar on Delhi Metro:
Via Kalkaji Mandir₹43
1 Interchange40 Minutes₹39
via Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden) and Violet Line
Via Hauz Khas and Dilli Haat INA₹43
2 Interchanges36 Minutes₹39
via Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden) and Yellow Line and Pink Circular Line
Via Hauz Khas and Central Secretariat₹43
2 Interchanges52 Minutes₹39
via Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden) and Yellow Line and Violet Line
Trains run daily from 6:18 AM to 11:18 PM, every 5–7 minutes.
How to Travel from Shankar Vihar Metro Station to Lajpat Nagar Metro Station – Via Kalkaji Mandir Route
Steps below describe the Via Kalkaji Mandir route (1 interchange, 40 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: ₹43
- Smart Card Fare: ₹39
- Proceed to Platform 1
- After security check, follow signs for "Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden) – Botanical Garden".
- The platform is accessible via elevated level.
- Board the Train
- Trains run every 5–7 minutes.
- Interchange:
- Change trains at Kalkaji Mandir: get off the Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden) and board the Violet Line.
- Journey Details:
- Travel Time: 40 minutes
- Intermediate Stops: 13
- Direction: Botanical Garden
- Stations in order:
Shankar Vihar, Vasant Vihar, Munirka, RK Puram, IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, Panchsheel Park, Chirag Delhi, Greater Kailash, Nehru Enclave, Kalkaji Mandir, Nehru Place, Kailash Colony, Moolchand, Lajpat Nagar
- Arrive at Lajpat Nagar
- You arrive at Lajpat Nagar after about 40 minutes.
- Exit Gates: Lajpat Nagar has 4 gates:
Gate 1: Parking Side, Lajpat Nagar Market Gate 2: Lajpat Nagar Market Gate 3: Defence Colony Gate 5: Block 1, Lajpat Nagar III
Return Journey
To return to Shankar Vihar, take the reverse route from Lajpat Nagar. Travel time and fare remain the same (₹43).
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Shankar Vihar to Lajpat Nagar Route – Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Shankar Vihar to Lajpat Nagar metro route: travel time, fare, station sequence, and interchanges.
The Delhi Metro metro journey from Shankar Vihar to Lajpat Nagar takes approximately 40 Minutes, covering 16.06 km. The route covers 15 stations in total.
Travelling from Shankar Vihar to Lajpat Nagar on Delhi Metro involves 2 lines: Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden) and Violet Line. You need to change from Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden) to Violet Line at Kalkaji Mandir.
No, Shankar Vihar to Lajpat Nagar requires 1 interchange. Board the Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden) from Shankar Vihar, then change to the Violet Line at Kalkaji Mandir to reach Lajpat Nagar.
The metro distance between Shankar Vihar and Lajpat Nagar on Delhi Metro is 16.06 km, covered in approximately 40 Minutes.
The Shankar Vihar to Lajpat Nagar metro route on Delhi Metro covers 15 stations in total (including origin and destination), with 13 intermediate stops.
The Shankar Vihar to Lajpat Nagar metro route on Delhi Metro covers 15 stations. Here they are in order:
- Shankar Vihar
- Vasant Vihar
- Munirka
- RK Puram
- IIT Delhi
- Hauz Khas
- Panchsheel Park
- Chirag Delhi
- Greater Kailash
- Nehru Enclave
- Kalkaji Mandir
- Nehru Place
- Kailash Colony
- Moolchand
- Lajpat Nagar
Yes, this route has 1 interchange. You need to change from Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden) to Violet Line at Kalkaji Mandir.
The metro fare from Shankar Vihar to Lajpat Nagar on Delhi Metro is ₹43 for a single-journey token and ₹39 with a Metro Smart Card.
On Delhi Metro, the first train from Shankar Vihar towards Lajpat Nagar is at 6:18 AM and the last train is at 11:18 PM. Services run daily between 6:18 AM and 11:18 PM.
Trains on Delhi Metro run every 5–7 minutes between Shankar Vihar and Lajpat Nagar. Services are available from 6:18 AM to 11:18 PM.
At Shankar Vihar, board from Platform 1 towards Botanical Garden on Delhi Metro.
The Delhi Metro helpline number is 155370. Contact for route information, lost property, or passenger assistance.