Shankar Vihar Metro Station
An elevated station on the Magenta Line between Terminal 1-IGI Airport and Vasant Vihar. Here's everything you need before you arrive: which gate to use, which platform to stand on, where the lifts are, parking, and what's nearby.
Where it sits on the line
Shankar Vihar is not an interchange station. Change lines at a neighbouring interchange if needed.
Platforms
Check the direction before going down to the platform.
Gates & exits
Pick the gate closest to where you're headed.
Lifts & escalators
Divyang Friendly station. Accessible entry at Gates 1 and 2.
Station facilities
What you'll find inside and just outside the station.
Nearby places
Distances are from the station.
About Shankar Vihar station
Shankar vihar station is one of the Defence privilege in Magenta line. Which is only one such type of station in delhi metro network.there is Limited Entry/Exit available at the station. Which connects to 35 INF BDE shankar vihar societies, Army public school shankar Vihar, Varuna Naval mess and Canteen.
Contact & location
For queries, reach the station officer directly.
Shankar Vihar metro: common questions
Quick answers about this station.
Which metro line is Shankar Vihar station on?
Shankar Vihar is an elevated station on the Magenta Line (Line 8). On the Magenta Line, the neighbouring stations are Terminal 1-IGI Airport and Vasant Vihar. It is not an interchange station.
What are the Shankar Vihar metro station timings?
Shankar Vihar metro station opens at 6:08 AM and closes at 11:35 PM. For the exact last train to your destination, check the First/Last Train page.
Which platform should I use at Shankar Vihar?
Platform 1: trains towards Botanical Garden. Platform 2: trains towards Janakpuri West (also Krishna Park Extension).
Which gate should I use at Shankar Vihar metro station?
Gate 1: Army Public School. Gate 2: Army Residential Area.
Is Shankar Vihar metro station wheelchair accessible?
Yes, it is a Divyang Friendly station. Gates 1 and 2 are accessible, and the station has 2 lifts.
Which hospital is nearest to Shankar Vihar metro station?
R&R Hospital is about 3.8 km away, roughly a 35-minute walk or 20 minutes by public transport.