Direct journey · no interchange · all on one line
Total stations: 15
Step-by-step
Step-by-step directions
1
Board at Okhla Vihar
Enter via Gate 1. Take the Magenta Line towards Janak Puri West. Trains run every 3–5 minutes.
2
Ride 14 stops to Shankar Vihar (30 min)
Pass Jamia Millia Islamia, Sukhdev Vihar, Okhla NSIC, Kalkaji Mandir, Nehru Enclave, Greater Kailash, Chirag Delhi, Panchsheel Park, Hauz Khas, IIT, RK Puram, Munirka, Vasant Vihar. Stay seated — no line change needed.
3
Arrive at Shankar Vihar
Exit through the gate closest to your destination (see exit gates below). Total journey time: 30 minutes.
Timings & fare
Timings & fare
First & last train (Magenta Line)
First train 5:00 AM
Last train 11:30 PM
Frequency 3–5 min
Fare (one way)
Token / UPI ₹40
Smart Card
₹35
save 13%
Distance 14.8 km
FAQs
Which metro line do I take?
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The entire journey is on the Magenta Line towards Janak Puri West. You stay on the same train the whole way.
How many interchanges are required?
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Zero. Okhla Vihar to Shankar Vihar is a direct route — no line changes needed.
What's the total fare?
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₹40 by token/UPI, or ₹35 with a Smart Card.
How many stations will I cross?
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15 stations in total: Okhla Vihar, Jamia Millia Islamia, Sukhdev Vihar, Okhla NSIC, Kalkaji Mandir, Nehru Enclave, Greater Kailash, Chirag Delhi, Panchsheel Park, Hauz Khas, IIT, RK Puram, Munirka, Vasant Vihar, Shankar Vihar.
Which gates should I use?
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Board via Gate 1 at Okhla Vihar. At Shankar Vihar, Gates 2 are the most useful exits.
Step-by-step directions
1
Board at Okhla Vihar
Enter via Gate 1. Take the Magenta Line towards Janak Puri West. Trains run every 3–5 minutes.
2
Ride 14 stops to Shankar Vihar (30 min)
Pass Jamia Millia Islamia, Sukhdev Vihar, Okhla NSIC, Kalkaji Mandir, Nehru Enclave, Greater Kailash, Chirag Delhi, Panchsheel Park, Hauz Khas, IIT, RK Puram, Munirka, Vasant Vihar. Stay seated — no line change needed.
3
Arrive at Shankar Vihar
Exit through the gate closest to your destination (see exit gates below). Total journey time: 30 minutes.
Timings & fare
First & last train (Magenta Line)
First train 5:00 AM
Last train 11:30 PM
Frequency 3–5 min
Fare (one way)
Token / UPI ₹40
Smart Card
₹35
save 13%
Distance 14.8 km
Route summary
Okhla Vihar to Shankar Vihar is a 14.8 km journey taking about 30 minutes across 14 stations with no interchange. Smart Card users pay ₹35 instead of ₹40.
Popular routes from Okhla Vihar
Frequently asked questions
Which metro line do I take?
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The entire journey is on the Magenta Line towards Janak Puri West. You stay on the same train the whole way.
How many interchanges are required?
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Zero. Okhla Vihar to Shankar Vihar is a direct route — no line changes needed.
What's the total fare?
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₹40 by token/UPI, or ₹35 with a Smart Card.
How many stations will I cross?
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15 stations in total: Okhla Vihar, Jamia Millia Islamia, Sukhdev Vihar, Okhla NSIC, Kalkaji Mandir, Nehru Enclave, Greater Kailash, Chirag Delhi, Panchsheel Park, Hauz Khas, IIT, RK Puram, Munirka, Vasant Vihar, Shankar Vihar.
Which gates should I use?
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Board via Gate 1 at Okhla Vihar. At Shankar Vihar, Gates 2 are the most useful exits.