🚆 Delhi Metro: Shankar Vihar to Sant Surdas (Sihi)

The Delhi Metro journey from Shankar Vihar to Sant Surdas (Sihi) involves an interchange at Kalkaji Mandir — from the Magenta Line to the Purple Line. Total distance is 36 km with an estimated travel time of 71 minutes across 28 stations.

🛤️ Route Overview

This route on the Delhi Metro runs along the Magenta Line, with an interchange to the Purple Line at Kalkaji Mandir. Shankar Vihar station has been operational since 2018. Sant Surdas (Sihi) station opened in 2018.

⏰ Operating Hours

🚇 First Train: 6:00 AM
🌙 Last Train: 11:00 PM
⏱️ Frequency: Every 5-15 minutes
⏳ Journey Time: ~71 minutes

💰 Fare Information

💵 Standard: INR 64
🎟️ Discounted: INR 58
💳 Smart Card: 10% off
* Discounts for seniors, students, etc.

🚉 Station-by-Station Guide

1

Shankar Vihar

Magenta Line
→ Next: vasant_vihar (4 min)
2

Vasant Vihar

Magenta Line
→ Next: munirka (2 min)
3

Munirka

Magenta Line
→ Next: rk_puram (2 min)
4

R K Puram

Magenta Line
→ Next: iit_delhi (1 min)
5

IIT Delhi

Magenta Line
→ Next: hauz_khas (2 min)
6

Hauz Khas

Magenta Line
→ Next: panchsheel_park (2 min)
7

Panchsheel Park

Magenta Line
→ Next: chirag_delhi (1 min)
8

Chirag Delhi

Magenta Line
→ Next: greater_kailash (1 min)
9

Greater Kailash

Magenta Line
→ Next: nehru_enclave (2 min)
10

Nehru Enclave

Magenta Line
→ Next: kalkaji_mandir (1 min)
11

Kalkaji Mandir

Magenta Line
🏁 Terminal Station
12

Kalkaji Mandir

Purple Line
→ Next: govind_puri (1 min)
13

Govind Puri

Purple Line
→ Next: harkesh_nagar_okhla (2 min)
14

Harkesh Nagar Okhla

Purple Line
→ Next: jasola_apollo (1 min)
15

Jasola Apollo

Purple Line
→ Next: sarita_vihar (2 min)
16

Sarita Vihar

Purple Line
→ Next: mohan_estate (2 min)
17

Mohan Estate

Purple Line
→ Next: tughlakabad (3 min)
18

Tughlakabad

Purple Line
→ Next: badarpur_border (2 min)
19

Badarpur Border

Purple Line
→ Next: sarai (3 min)
20

Sarai

Purple Line
→ Next: nhpc_chowk (4 min)
21

NHPC Chowk

Purple Line
→ Next: mewala_maharajpur (2 min)
22

Mewala Maharajpur

Purple Line
→ Next: sector_28 (2 min)
23

Sector 28

Purple Line
→ Next: badkal_mor (3 min)
24

Badkal Mor

Purple Line
→ Next: old_faridabad (2 min)
25

Old Faridabad

Purple Line
→ Next: neelam_chowk_ajronda (2 min)
26

Neelam Chowk Ajronda

Purple Line
→ Next: bata_chowk (2 min)
27

Bata Chowk

Purple Line
→ Next: escorts_mujesar (3 min)
28

Escorts Mujesar

Purple Line
→ Next: sant_surdas_sihi (3 min)
29

Sant Surdas (Sihi)

Purple Line
🏁 Terminal Station

📍 Detailed Journey Breakdown

1

Shankar Vihar → Vasant Vihar

📏 Distance: 2.05 km
⏱️ Time: 4 min
2

Vasant Vihar → Munirka

📏 Distance: 1.27 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
3

Munirka → Rk Puram

📏 Distance: 1.38 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
4

R K Puram → Iit Delhi

📏 Distance: 0.92 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
5

IIT Delhi → Hauz Khas

📏 Distance: 1.27 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
6

Hauz Khas → Panchsheel Park

📏 Distance: 1.40 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
7

Panchsheel Park → Chirag Delhi

📏 Distance: 0.88 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
8

Chirag Delhi → Greater Kailash

📏 Distance: 0.87 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
9

Greater Kailash → Nehru Enclave

📏 Distance: 1.34 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
10

Nehru Enclave → Kalkaji Mandir

📏 Distance: 0.88 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
12

Kalkaji Mandir → Govind Puri

📏 Distance: 0.75 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
🔄 Transfer: Purple Line
13

Govind Puri → Harkesh Nagar Okhla

📏 Distance: 1.06 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
14

Harkesh Nagar Okhla → Jasola Apollo

📏 Distance: 0.97 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
15

Jasola Apollo → Sarita Vihar

📏 Distance: 1.15 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
16

Sarita Vihar → Mohan Estate

📏 Distance: 1.20 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
17

Mohan Estate → Tughlakabad

📏 Distance: 1.94 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
18

Tughlakabad → Badarpur Border

📏 Distance: 1.09 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
19

Badarpur Border → Sarai

📏 Distance: 1.70 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
20

Sarai → Nhpc Chowk

📏 Distance: 2.28 km
⏱️ Time: 4 min
21

NHPC Chowk → Mewala Maharajpur

📏 Distance: 1.02 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
22

Mewala Maharajpur → Sector 28

📏 Distance: 1.18 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
23

Sector 28 → Badkal Mor

📏 Distance: 1.70 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
24

Badkal Mor → Old Faridabad

📏 Distance: 1.34 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
25

Old Faridabad → Neelam Chowk Ajronda

📏 Distance: 1.46 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
26

Neelam Chowk Ajronda → Bata Chowk

📏 Distance: 1.30 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
27

Bata Chowk → Escorts Mujesar

📏 Distance: 1.77 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
28

Escorts Mujesar → Sant Surdas Sihi

📏 Distance: 1.72 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min

🏢 Station Facilities

🚉

Shankar Vihar

Available facilities:
None
🚉

Vasant Vihar

Available facilities:
Toilets ATMs
🚉

Munirka

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

R K Puram

Available facilities:
ATMs Toilets
🚉

IIT Delhi

Available facilities:
Parking Elevators
🚉

Hauz Khas

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Panchsheel Park

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Chirag Delhi

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Greater Kailash

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Nehru Enclave

Available facilities:
Toilets ATMs
🚉

Kalkaji Mandir

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Kalkaji Mandir

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Govind Puri

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Harkesh Nagar Okhla

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Jasola Apollo

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Sarita Vihar

Available facilities:
Parking ATMs
🚉

Mohan Estate

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Tughlakabad

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Badarpur Border

Available facilities:
Parking ATMs
🚉

Sarai

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

NHPC Chowk

Available facilities:
ATMs
🚉

Mewala Maharajpur

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Sector 28

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Badkal Mor

Available facilities:
ATMs
🚉

Old Faridabad

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Neelam Chowk Ajronda

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Bata Chowk

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Escorts Mujesar

Available facilities:
ATMs Parking
🚉

Sant Surdas (Sihi)

Available facilities:
Parking

💡 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 Shankar Vihar to Sant Surdas (Sihi) on the Delhi Metro?
A: There are 28 stations on this route, covering 36 km. You need to change trains at Kalkaji Mandir.

Q: What is the first and last Delhi Metro from Shankar Vihar?
A: The first metro from Shankar Vihar 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 Shankar Vihar to Sant Surdas (Sihi) by Delhi Metro?
A: The journey takes approximately 71 minutes under normal conditions, covering 36 km across 28 stations.

Fare & Tickets

Q: What is the Delhi Metro fare from Shankar Vihar to Sant Surdas (Sihi)?
A: The standard token fare is INR 64. With a smart card, you pay INR 58 (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 Shankar Vihar to Sant Surdas (Sihi) drops from INR 64 to INR 58.

Station Facilities

Q: What facilities are available at Shankar Vihar metro station?
A: Shankar Vihar is equipped with: None. The station has been operational since 2018.

Q: What facilities are available at Sant Surdas (Sihi) metro station?
A: Sant Surdas (Sihi) offers: Parking. It has been operational since 2018.

🏁 Conclusion

The Delhi Metro route from Shankar Vihar to Sant Surdas (Sihi) is a 36 km, 71-minute journey with one interchange at Kalkaji Mandir. At INR 64 (or INR 58 with smart card), it is one of the most affordable and reliable ways to travel across Delhi.

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