🚆 Delhi Metro: Vishwavidyalaya to Okhla Bird Sanctuary

The Delhi Metro journey from Vishwavidyalaya to Okhla Bird Sanctuary involves an interchange at Kashmere Gate — from the Yellow Line to the Red Line. Total distance is 28 km with an estimated travel time of 55 minutes across 24 stations.

🛤️ Route Overview

This route on the Delhi Metro runs along the Yellow Line, with an interchange to the Red Line at Kashmere Gate. Vishwavidyalaya station has been operational since 2004. Okhla Bird Sanctuary station opened in 2018.

⏰ Operating Hours

🚇 First Train: 6:00 AM
🌙 Last Train: 11:00 PM
⏱️ Frequency: Every 5-15 minutes
⏳ Journey Time: ~55 minutes

💰 Fare Information

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

🚉 Station-by-Station Guide

1

Vishwavidyalaya

Yellow Line
→ Next: vidhan_sabha (2 min)
2

Vidhan Sabha

Yellow Line
→ Next: civil_lines (2 min)
3

Civil Lines

Yellow Line
→ Next: kashmere_gate (2 min)
4

Kashmere Gate

Yellow Line
🏁 Terminal Station
5

Kashmere Gate

Red Line
→ Next: shastri_park (4 min)
6

Shastri Park

Red Line
→ Next: seelampur (3 min)
7

Seelampur

Red Line
→ Next: welcome (2 min)
8

Welcome

Red Line
🏁 Terminal Station
9

Welcome

Pink Line
→ Next: east_azad_nagar (2 min)
10

East Azad Nagar

Pink Line
→ Next: krishna_nagar (1 min)
11

Krishna Nagar

Pink Line
→ Next: karkarduma_court (1 min)
12

Karkarduma Court

Pink Line
→ Next: karkarduma (2 min)
13

Karkarduma

Pink Line
🏁 Terminal Station
14

Karkarduma

Blue Line
→ Next: preet_vihar (2 min)
15

Preet Vihar

Blue Line
→ Next: nirman_vihar (2 min)
16

Nirman Vihar

Blue Line
→ Next: laxmi_nagar (2 min)
17

Laxmi Nagar

Blue Line
→ Next: yamuna_bank (2 min)
18

Yamuna Bank

Blue Line
→ Next: akshardham (2 min)
19

Akshardham

Blue Line
→ Next: mayur_vihar_phase_1 (3 min)
20

Mayur Vihar Phase-1

Blue Line
→ Next: mayur_vihar_ext (2 min)
21

Mayur Vihar Extension

Blue Line
→ Next: new_ashok_nagar (1 min)
22

New Ashok Nagar

Blue Line
→ Next: noida_sector_15 (2 min)
23

Noida Sector 15

Blue Line
→ Next: noida_sector_16 (1 min)
24

Noida Sector 16

Blue Line
→ Next: noida_sector_18 (2 min)
25

Noida Sector 18

Blue Line
→ Next: botanical_garden (2 min)
26

Botanical Garden

Blue Line
🏁 Terminal Station
27

Botanical Garden

Magenta Line
→ Next: okhla_bird_sanctuary (3 min)
28

Okhla Bird Sanctuary

Magenta Line
🏁 Terminal Station

📍 Detailed Journey Breakdown

1

Vishwavidyalaya → Vidhan Sabha

📏 Distance: 1.13 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
2

Vidhan Sabha → Civil Lines

📏 Distance: 1.14 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
3

Civil Lines → Kashmere Gate

📏 Distance: 1.15 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
5

Kashmere Gate → Shastri Park

📏 Distance: 2.15 km
⏱️ Time: 4 min
🔄 Transfer: Red Line
6

Shastri Park → Seelampur

📏 Distance: 1.63 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
7

Seelampur → Welcome

📏 Distance: 1.08 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
9

Welcome → East Azad Nagar

📏 Distance: 1.04 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
🔄 Transfer: Pink Line
10

East Azad Nagar → Krishna Nagar

📏 Distance: 0.91 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
11

Krishna Nagar → Karkarduma Court

📏 Distance: 0.74 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
12

Karkarduma Court → Karkarduma

📏 Distance: 1.13 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
14

Karkarduma → Preet Vihar

📏 Distance: 1.24 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
🔄 Transfer: Blue Line
15

Preet Vihar → Nirman Vihar

📏 Distance: 1.01 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
16

Nirman Vihar → Laxmi Nagar

📏 Distance: 1.12 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
17

Laxmi Nagar → Yamuna Bank

📏 Distance: 1.25 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
18

Yamuna Bank → Akshardham

📏 Distance: 1.27 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
19

Akshardham → Mayur Vihar Phase 1

📏 Distance: 1.83 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
20

Mayur Vihar Phase-1 → Mayur Vihar Ext

📏 Distance: 1.22 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
21

Mayur Vihar Extension → New Ashok Nagar

📏 Distance: 0.91 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
22

New Ashok Nagar → Noida Sector 15

📏 Distance: 1.03 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
23

Noida Sector 15 → Noida Sector 16

📏 Distance: 0.97 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
24

Noida Sector 16 → Noida Sector 18

📏 Distance: 1.17 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
25

Noida Sector 18 → Botanical Garden

📏 Distance: 1.09 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
27

Botanical Garden → Okhla Bird Sanctuary

📏 Distance: 1.75 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
🔄 Transfer: Magenta Line

🏢 Station Facilities

🚉

Vishwavidyalaya

Available facilities:
ATMs
🚉

Vidhan Sabha

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Civil Lines

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Kashmere Gate

Available facilities:
Parking ATMs Toilets Elevators Escalators Security Check Customer Care
🚉

Kashmere Gate

Available facilities:
Parking ATMs Toilets Elevators Escalators Security Check Customer Care
🚉

Welcome

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Welcome

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

East Azad Nagar

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Krishna Nagar

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Karkarduma Court

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Karkarduma

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Karkarduma

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Preet Vihar

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Nirman Vihar

Available facilities:
ATMs
🚉

Laxmi Nagar

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Yamuna Bank

Available facilities:
ATMs
🚉

Akshardham

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Mayur Vihar Phase-1

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Mayur Vihar Extension

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

New Ashok Nagar

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Noida Sector 15

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Noida Sector 16

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Noida Sector 18

Available facilities:
ATMs
🚉

Botanical Garden

Available facilities:
Parking Elevators ATMs Toilets
🚉

Botanical Garden

Available facilities:
Parking Elevators ATMs Toilets
🚉

Okhla Bird Sanctuary

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets

💡 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 Vishwavidyalaya to Okhla Bird Sanctuary on the Delhi Metro?
A: There are 24 stations on this route, covering 28 km. You need to change trains at Kashmere Gate.

Q: What is the first and last Delhi Metro from Vishwavidyalaya?
A: The first metro from Vishwavidyalaya 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 Vishwavidyalaya to Okhla Bird Sanctuary by Delhi Metro?
A: The journey takes approximately 55 minutes under normal conditions, covering 28 km across 24 stations.

Fare & Tickets

Q: What is the Delhi Metro fare from Vishwavidyalaya to Okhla Bird Sanctuary?
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 Vishwavidyalaya to Okhla Bird Sanctuary drops from INR 54 to INR 49.

Station Facilities

Q: What facilities are available at Vishwavidyalaya metro station?
A: Vishwavidyalaya is equipped with: ATMs. The station has been operational since 2004.

Q: What facilities are available at Okhla Bird Sanctuary metro station?
A: Okhla Bird Sanctuary offers: Parking, Toilets. It has been operational since 2018.

🏁 Conclusion

The Delhi Metro route from Vishwavidyalaya to Okhla Bird Sanctuary is a 28 km, 55-minute journey with one interchange at Kashmere Gate. 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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