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Delhi Metro connects Shankar Vihar and Rithala with 3 route options, covering approximately 27.82 km. A token fare is ₹54, while smart card users pay ₹49. Trains run from 06:44 AM to 10:14 PM, about every 5–7 minutes.
Via Janakpuri West, Rajouri Garden and Netaji Subhash Place: 3 Interchanges · 1 hour 9 minutes · ₹54
Via Hauz Khas and Kashmere Gate: 2 Interchanges · 1 hour 27 minutes · ₹64
Via Hauz Khas, Dilli Haat INA and Netaji Subhash Place: 3 Interchanges · 1 hour 24 minutes · ₹64
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2 Gates Available
Gate 1
Towards Army Public School
Gate 2
Towards Army Residential Area
3 Gates Available
Gate 1
Towards Sec-5 Rohini
Gate 2
Towards Sec-24 Rohini
Gate 3
Towards Sec-11 Rohini
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3 routes are available from Shankar Vihar to Rithala on Delhi Metro:
via Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden) and Blue Main Line (Dwarka - Noida) and Pink Circular Line and Red Line
Steps below describe the Via Janakpuri West, Rajouri Garden and Netaji Subhash Place route (3 interchanges, 1 hour 9 minutes). For other options, see the Route Overview tabs above.
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, ESI Basaidarapur, Punjabi Bagh West, Shakurpur, Netaji Subhash Place, Kohat Enclave, Madhuban Chowk (Pitampura), Rohini, Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hospital, Rithala
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via Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden) and Yellow Line and Red Line
via Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden) and Yellow Line and Pink Circular Line and Red Line
Trains run daily from 06:44 AM to 10:14 PM, every 5–7 minutes.
Gate 1: Sec-5 Rohini Gate 2: Sec-24 Rohini Gate 3: Sec-11 Rohini
Return Journey
To return to Shankar Vihar, take the reverse route from Rithala. Travel time and fare remain the same (₹54).
Common questions about the Shankar Vihar to Rithala metro route: travel time, fare, station sequence, and interchanges.
The Delhi Metro metro journey from Shankar Vihar to Rithala takes approximately 1 hour 9 minutes, covering 27.82 km. The route covers 21 stations in total.
Travelling from Shankar Vihar to Rithala on Delhi Metro involves 4 lines: Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden) and Blue Main Line (Dwarka - Noida) and Pink Circular Line and Red Line. You need to change from Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden) to Blue Main Line (Dwarka - Noida) at Janakpuri West; then change from Blue Main Line (Dwarka - Noida) to Pink Circular Line at Rajouri Garden; then change from Pink Circular Line to Red Line at Netaji Subhash Place.
No, Shankar Vihar to Rithala requires 3 interchanges. 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 Rithala.
The metro distance between Shankar Vihar and Rithala on Delhi Metro is 27.82 km, covered in approximately 1 hour 9 minutes.
The Shankar Vihar to Rithala metro route on Delhi Metro covers 21 stations in total (including origin and destination), with 19 intermediate stops.
The Shankar Vihar to Rithala metro route on Delhi Metro covers 21 stations. Here they are in order:
Yes, this route has 3 interchanges. You need to change from Magenta Line (Krishna Park Extension - Botanical Garden) to Blue Main Line (Dwarka - Noida) at Janakpuri West; then change from Blue Main Line (Dwarka - Noida) to Pink Circular Line at Rajouri Garden; then change from Pink Circular Line to Red Line at Netaji Subhash Place.
The metro fare from Shankar Vihar to Rithala 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 Rithala is at 06:44 AM and the last train is at 10:14 PM. Services run daily between 06:44 AM and 10:14 PM.
Trains on Delhi Metro run every 5–7 minutes between Shankar Vihar and Rithala. Services are available from 06:44 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.