Shankar Vihar metro station
Delhi Metro station on Magenta Line. First and last trains in each direction, how often they run and routes to popular stations.
First and last metro from Shankar Vihar
Shankar Vihar station is open from 06:08 to 23:35 (DMRC station hours). The first train in each direction leaves shortly after opening and the last one just before closing.
DMRC does not publish separate first and last train times for each direction, so use the station hours above and allow a few minutes.
Magenta Line: every 5.3 min at peak, 6.1 min off-peak.
Metro from Shankar Vihar to popular stations
| To | Time | Changes |
|---|---|---|
| Shankar Vihar to Kashmere Gate | 46 min | 1 |
| Shankar Vihar to Inderlok | 1 h 0 min | 2 |
| Shankar Vihar to Kirti Nagar | 45 min | 1 |
| Shankar Vihar to New Delhi Airport Express Terminal | 45 min | 2 |
| Shankar Vihar to Rajiv Chowk | 38 min | 1 |
| Shankar Vihar to Anand Vihar | 1 h 4 min | 2 |
| Shankar Vihar to Azadpur | 59 min | 1 |
| Shankar Vihar to Karkarduma | 1 h 6 min | 2 |
| Shankar Vihar to Mandi House | 43 min | 2 |
| Shankar Vihar to Botanical Garden | 52 min | Direct |
| Shankar Vihar to Dwarka - Kakrola | 41 min | 1 |
| Shankar Vihar to Dwarka Sector 21 | 59 min | 1 |
Shankar Vihar metro platforms
| Platform | Trains towards |
|---|---|
| Platform No. 1 | Botanical Garden |
| Platform No. 2 | Janakpuri West / Krishna Park Extension |
Shankar Vihar metro gate numbers
| Gate | Leads to |
|---|---|
| Gate No. 1 step-free | Army Public School |
| Gate No. 2 step-free | Army Residential Area |
Source: DMRC station information. Gates can close for works; follow station signs.
Parking at Shankar Vihar metro station
| Where | Cars | Two-wheelers |
|---|---|---|
| Not Available | - | - |
Places near Shankar Vihar metro station
| Place | Distance | Nearest gate |
|---|---|---|
| R&R Hospital Hospital | 3.8 km 35 min walk | |
| Vasant Kunj Fire Station Fire Station | 5.8 km 50 min walk | |
| Sadar Bazar Cantt Police Station Police Station | 8.0 km 60 min walk |
Near Shankar Vihar metro station
Railway stations: Shankar (SQK) 0 m
Other metro stations: Terminal 1 IGI Airport 1780 m
Straight-line distances; the walking route is longer.
Questions about Shankar Vihar metro station
What time does Shankar Vihar metro station open and close?
Shankar Vihar station opens at 06:08 and closes at 23:35, according to DMRC. The first train leaves shortly after opening and the last one shortly before closing.
How many gates does Shankar Vihar metro station have?
2 gates: Gate No. 1 (Army Public School); Gate No. 2 (Army Residential Area).
Which platform should I use at Shankar Vihar?
Platform No. 1: trains towards Botanical Garden. Platform No. 2: trains towards Janakpuri West and Krishna Park Extension.
Is there parking at Shankar Vihar metro station?
Yes, 1 parking area.
Which metro line is Shankar Vihar on?
Shankar Vihar is on the Magenta Line of the Delhi Metro.
Which railway station is near Shankar Vihar metro station?
Shankar (SQK) railway station is about 0 m away in a straight line, so allow extra time to walk between the two.
How often do trains run at Shankar Vihar?
On the Magenta Line, trains run every 5.3 minutes at peak times and every 6.1 minutes at other times.
Timings and fares: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) (official site), checked 2026-10-03. Times at intermediate stations are estimates. Station locations: OpenStreetMap contributors. Not affiliated with any metro operator.