🚆 Delhi Metro: Ashram to Shalimar Bagh

The Pink Line of the Delhi Metro connects Ashram to Shalimar Bagh without any interchange. This direct route covers 26 km in approximately 52 minutes across 18 stations.

🛤️ Route Overview

This route on the Delhi Metro runs along the Pink Line with no line changes required. Ashram station has been operational since 2018. Shalimar Bagh station opened in 2018.

⏰ Operating Hours

🚇 First Train: 6:00 AM
🌙 Last Train: 11:00 PM
⏱️ Frequency: Every 5-15 minutes
Journey Time: ~52 minutes

💰 Fare Information

💵 Standard: INR 54
🎟️ Discounted: INR 49
💳 Smart Card: 10% off
* Discounts for seniors, students, etc.

🚉 Station-by-Station Guide

1

Ashram

Pink Line
Next: vinobapuri (2 min)
2

Vinobapuri

Pink Line
Next: lajpat_nagar (2 min)
3

Lajpat Nagar

Purple Line
Next: south_extension (3 min)
4

South Extension

Pink Line
Next: ina (2 min)
5

INA

Yellow Line
Next: sarojini_nagar (2 min)
6

Sarojini Nagar

Pink Line
Next: bhikaji_cama_place (2 min)
7

Bhikaji Cama Place

Pink Line
Next: sir_vishweshwaraiah_moti_bagh (2 min)
8

Sir Vishweshwaraiah Moti Bagh

Pink Line
Next: durgabai_deshmukh_south_campus (2 min)
9

Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus

Pink Line
Next: delhi_cantt (7 min)
10

Delhi Cantt

Pink Line
Next: naraina_vihar (3 min)
11

Naraina Vihar

Pink Line
Next: mayapuri (3 min)
12

Mayapuri

Pink Line
Next: rajouri_garden (2 min)
13

Rajouri Garden

Pink Line
Next: esi_hospital (2 min)
14

ESI Hospital

Pink Line
Next: punjabi_bagh_west (3 min)
15

Punjabi Bagh West

Pink Line
Next: shakurpur (3 min)
16

Shakurpur

Pink Line
Next: netaji_subhash_place (2 min)
17

Netaji Subhash Place

Pink Line
Next: shalimar_bagh (2 min)
18

Shalimar Bagh

Pink Line
🏁 Terminal Station

📍 Detailed Journey Breakdown

1

Ashram → Vinobapuri

📏 Distance: 1.04 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
2

Vinobapuri → Lajpat Nagar

📏 Distance: 1.47 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
3

Lajpat Nagar → South Extension

📏 Distance: 1.59 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
4

South Extension → Ina

📏 Distance: 1.23 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
5

INA → Sarojini Nagar

📏 Distance: 1.09 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
6

Sarojini Nagar → Bhikaji Cama Place

📏 Distance: 1.22 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
7

Bhikaji Cama Place → Sir Vishweshwaraiah Moti Bagh

📏 Distance: 1.50 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
8

Sir Vishweshwaraiah Moti Bagh → Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus

📏 Distance: 1.35 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
9

Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus → Delhi Cantt

📏 Distance: 3.57 km
⏱️ Time: 7 min
10

Delhi Cantt → Naraina Vihar

📏 Distance: 1.75 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
11

Naraina Vihar → Mayapuri

📏 Distance: 1.58 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
12

Mayapuri → Rajouri Garden

📏 Distance: 1.49 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
13

Rajouri Garden → Esi Hospital

📏 Distance: 1.11 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
14

ESI Hospital → Punjabi Bagh West

📏 Distance: 1.99 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
15

Punjabi Bagh West → Shakurpur

📏 Distance: 1.77 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
16

Shakurpur → Netaji Subhash Place

📏 Distance: 1.18 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
17

Netaji Subhash Place → Shalimar Bagh

📏 Distance: 1.39 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min

🏢 Station Facilities

🚉

Ashram

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Vinobapuri

Available facilities:
ATMs
🚉

Lajpat Nagar

Available facilities:
Toilets ATMs
🚉

South Extension

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

INA

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Sarojini Nagar

Available facilities:
ATMs
🚉

Bhikaji Cama Place

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Sir Vishweshwaraiah Moti Bagh

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus

Available facilities:
Parking ATMs
🚉

Delhi Cantt

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Naraina Vihar

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Mayapuri

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Rajouri Garden

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

ESI Hospital

Available facilities:
ATMs
🚉

Punjabi Bagh West

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Shakurpur

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Netaji Subhash Place

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Shalimar Bagh

Available facilities:
ATMs

💡 Travel Tips

  • Arrive at least 5 minutes before the scheduled departure time
  • Check for any service advisories before traveling
  • Consider purchasing a smart card for faster boarding and discounts
  • During peak hours (8-10 AM and 5-7 PM), trains may be more crowded

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Route & Timing

Q: How many stops are there from Ashram to Shalimar Bagh on the Delhi Metro?
A: There are 18 stations on this route, covering 26 km. No line change is required — it is a direct journey.

Q: What is the first and last Delhi Metro from Ashram?
A: The first metro from Ashram departs at 6:00 AM and the last train is at 11:00 PM. Timings may vary — check the official metro app.

Q: How long does it take from Ashram to Shalimar Bagh by Delhi Metro?
A: The journey takes approximately 52 minutes under normal conditions, covering 26 km across 18 stations.

Fare & Tickets

Q: What is the Delhi Metro fare from Ashram to Shalimar Bagh?
A: The standard token fare is INR 54. With a smart card, you pay INR 49 (10% discount applied automatically).

Q: Is there a discount on Delhi Metro tickets?
A: Yes. Smart card holders get a flat 10% discount on all fares. The fare from Ashram to Shalimar Bagh drops from INR 54 to INR 49.

Station Facilities

Q: What facilities are available at Ashram metro station?
A: Ashram is equipped with: Parking. The station has been operational since 2018.

Q: What facilities are available at Shalimar Bagh metro station?
A: Shalimar Bagh offers: ATMs. It has been operational since 2018.

🏁 Conclusion

The Delhi Metro route from Ashram to Shalimar Bagh is a 26 km, 52-minute journey with no line change. At INR 54 (or INR 49 with smart card), it is one of the most affordable and reliable ways to travel across Delhi.

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