🚆 Delhi Metro: Vaishali to Shastri Nagar
The Delhi Metro journey from Vaishali to Shastri Nagar involves an interchange at Karkarduma — from the Blue Line to the Pink Line. Total distance is 17 km with an estimated travel time of 33 minutes across 15 stations.
🛤️ Route Overview
This route on the Delhi Metro runs along the Blue Line, with an interchange to the Pink Line at Karkarduma. Vaishali station has been operational since 2011. Shastri Nagar station opened in 2019.
⏰ Operating Hours
🚇
First Train:
6:00 AM
🌙
Last Train:
11:00 PM
⏱️
Frequency:
Every 5-15 minutes
⏳
Journey Time:
~33 minutes
💰 Fare Information
💵
Standard:
INR 43
🎟️
Discounted:
INR 39
💳
Smart Card:
10% off
* Discounts for seniors, students, etc.
🚉 Station-by-Station Guide
1
Vaishali
Blue Line
→
Next:
kaushambi
(3 min)
2
Kaushambi
Blue Line
→
Next:
anand_vihar
(1 min)
3
Anand Vihar
Blue Line
→
Next:
karkarduma
(2 min)
4
Karkarduma
Blue Line
🏁
Terminal Station
5
Karkarduma
Pink Line
→
Next:
karkarduma_court
(2 min)
6
Karkarduma Court
Pink Line
→
Next:
krishna_nagar
(1 min)
7
Krishna Nagar
Pink Line
→
Next:
east_azad_nagar
(1 min)
8
East Azad Nagar
Pink Line
→
Next:
welcome
(2 min)
9
Welcome
Pink Line
🏁
Terminal Station
10
Welcome
Red Line
→
Next:
seelampur
(2 min)
11
Seelampur
Red Line
→
Next:
shastri_park
(3 min)
12
Shastri Park
Red Line
→
Next:
kashmere_gate
(4 min)
13
Kashmere Gate
Yellow Line
→
Next:
tis_hazari
(2 min)
14
Tis Hazari
Red Line
→
Next:
pulbangash
(1 min)
15
Pulbangash
Red Line
→
Next:
pratap_nagar
(1 min)
16
Pratap Nagar
Red Line
→
Next:
shastri_nagar
(3 min)
17
Shastri Nagar
Red Line
🏁
Terminal Station
📍 Detailed Journey Breakdown
📏
Distance:
1.57 km
⏱️
Time:
3 min
📏
Distance:
0.84 km
⏱️
Time:
1 min
📏
Distance:
1.02 km
⏱️
Time:
2 min
📏
Distance:
1.13 km
⏱️
Time:
2 min
🔄
Transfer:
Pink Line
📏
Distance:
0.74 km
⏱️
Time:
1 min
📏
Distance:
0.91 km
⏱️
Time:
1 min
📏
Distance:
1.04 km
⏱️
Time:
2 min
📏
Distance:
1.08 km
⏱️
Time:
2 min
🔄
Transfer:
Red Line
📏
Distance:
1.63 km
⏱️
Time:
3 min
📏
Distance:
2.15 km
⏱️
Time:
4 min
📏
Distance:
1.13 km
⏱️
Time:
2 min
📏
Distance:
0.91 km
⏱️
Time:
1 min
📏
Distance:
0.83 km
⏱️
Time:
1 min
📏
Distance:
1.71 km
⏱️
Time:
3 min
🏢 Station Facilities
Available facilities:
Parking
Toilets
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ATMs
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Parking
ATMs
Available facilities:
Toilets
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Toilets
Available facilities:
Toilets
Available facilities:
Parking
Toilets
Available facilities:
Parking
Toilets
Available facilities:
Parking
Toilets
Available facilities:
Parking
Toilets
Available facilities:
Parking
ATMs
Toilets
Elevators
Escalators
Security Check
Customer Care
Available facilities:
Parking
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Parking
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Parking
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 Vaishali to Shastri Nagar on the Delhi Metro?
A: There are 15 stations on this route, covering 17 km. You need to change trains at Karkarduma.
Q: What is the first and last Delhi Metro from Vaishali?
A: The first metro from Vaishali 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 Vaishali to Shastri Nagar by Delhi Metro?
A: The journey takes approximately 33 minutes under normal conditions, covering 17 km across 15 stations.
Fare & Tickets
Q: What is the Delhi Metro fare from Vaishali to Shastri Nagar?
A: The standard token fare is INR 43. With a smart card, you pay INR 39 (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 Vaishali to Shastri Nagar drops from INR 43 to INR 39.
Station Facilities
Q: What facilities are available at Vaishali metro station?
A: Vaishali is equipped with: Parking, Toilets. The station has been operational since 2011.
Q: What facilities are available at Shastri Nagar metro station?
A: Shastri Nagar offers: Parking. It has been operational since 2019.
🏁 Conclusion
The Delhi Metro route from Vaishali to Shastri Nagar is a 17 km, 33-minute journey with one interchange at Karkarduma. At INR 43 (or INR 39 with smart card), it is one of the most affordable and reliable ways to travel across Delhi.