Preet Vihar Metro Station & Locality Guide (DMRC) — Blue Line, Routes, Timings, Fare
East Delhi's most connected Blue Line stop — linking Preet Vihar's markets, CBSE offices, coaching hubs and residential colonies directly to Connaught Place, Noida, Vaishali, Dwarka and the full DMRC network.
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🏘️ Preet Vihar — Locality & Metro Station Overview
Preet Vihar Metro Station is a busy elevated stop on the Blue Line (Line 3) of the Delhi Metro, located on Vikas Marg in the heart of Preet Vihar — one of East Delhi's most prominent and historically significant planned colonies. Opened on 6 January 2010 as part of the Blue Line Phase II Yamuna Bank–Anand Vihar extension, this station today serves tens of thousands of daily commuters, making it one of the highest-footfall stations in the eastern arc of the Blue Line corridor.
Preet Vihar's strategic position on Vikas Marg — East Delhi's primary arterial road — makes the station a critical junction for students, government employees, coaching aspirants, shoppers and office-goers across Preet Vihar, Shakarpur, Swasthya Vihar, New Rajdhani Enclave and Krishna Nagar. The station's proximity to the CBSE headquarters and DSSSB offices adds a distinctly institutional character to its daily ridership profile, complemented by the extensive coaching and commercial activity around Vikas Marg itself.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Station Code | PTVR |
| Address | Vikas Marg, New Rajdhani Enclave, Swasthya Vihar, New Delhi – 110092 |
| Coordinates | 28.6415°N, 77.2951°E |
| Line Served | Blue Line (Dwarka Sector 21 ↔ Vaishali / Noida City Centre) |
| Station Type | Elevated, double-track |
| Platforms | 2 (Side platforms) |
| Entry / Exit Gates | 4 gates |
| Parking | No dedicated parking facility |
| ATM | Available (multiple banks near all gates) |
| Accessibility | Lifts, escalators, tactile paths, wheelchair ramps, Divyang-friendly |
| Opened | 6 January 2010 (Blue Line Phase II) |
| Nearby Landmarks | CBSE HQ, DSSSB Office, Preet Vihar Market, Swasthya Vihar, New Rajdhani Enclave |
| Daily Footfall (est.) | ~13,000–18,000 passengers/day |
🚇 Platforms & Directions at Preet Vihar
Preet Vihar has a classic Blue Line side-platform layout on an elevated viaduct running along Vikas Marg. Both platforms are straightforward and well-signed in Hindi and English.
Travelling eastbound, the Blue Line branches at Yamuna Bank — one side heads to Vaishali via Karkarduma and Anand Vihar ISBT, and the other heads to Noida City Centre / Noida Sector 62 via Mayur Vihar Phase 1 and Akshardham. The key interchange stations reachable without change of line from Preet Vihar include Mandi House (Violet Line), Rajiv Chowk (Yellow Line), Kirti Nagar (Green Line), Rajouri Garden (Pink Line), Janakpuri West (Magenta Line), Anand Vihar ISBT (Pink Line) and Dwarka Sector 21 (Airport Express).
📋 Complete Station-Wise Routes from Preet Vihar
🔵 Blue Line → Vaishali (East — via Karkarduma)
| # | Station | Time | Token Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Preet Vihar (You Are Here) | |||
| 1 | Nirman Vihar | ~2 min | ₹11 |
| 2 | Karkarduma | ~5 min | ₹22 |
| 3 | Karkarduma Court | ~7 min | ₹22 |
| 4 | Anand Vihar ISBT ↔ Pink Line | ~10 min | ₹22 |
| 5 | Kaushambi | ~13 min | ₹30 |
| 6 | Vaishali — East Terminus | ~16 min | ₹30 |
🔵 Blue Branch → Noida City Centre / Sector 62 (via Yamuna Bank)
| # | Station | Time | Token Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Preet Vihar (You Are Here) | |||
| 1 | Laxmi Nagar | ~3 min | ₹11 |
| 2 | Nirman Vihar | ~5 min | ₹11 |
| 3 | Indraprastha | ~8 min | ₹22 |
| 4 | Yamuna Bank ↔ Branch Split | ~11 min | ₹22 |
| 5 | Akshardham | ~14 min | ₹30 |
| 6 | Mayur Vihar Phase 1 ↔ Pink Line | ~17 min | ₹30 |
| 7 | Mayur Vihar Extension | ~20 min | ₹30 |
| 8 | New Ashok Nagar | ~23 min | ₹40 |
| 9 | Noida Sector 15 | ~26 min | ₹40 |
| 10 | Noida Sector 16 | ~29 min | ₹40 |
| 11 | Noida Sector 18 | ~32 min | ₹40 |
| 12 | Botanical Garden ↔ Magenta Line | ~35 min | ₹50 |
| 13 | Golf Course | ~38 min | ₹50 |
| 14 | Noida City Centre | ~41 min | ₹50 |
| 15 | Noida Sector 34 | ~44 min | ₹50 |
| 16 | Noida Sector 52 | ~47 min | ₹60 |
| 17 | Noida Sector 61 | ~50 min | ₹60 |
| 18 | Noida Sector 59 | ~53 min | ₹60 |
| 19 | Noida Sector 62 | ~56 min | ₹60 |
🔵 Blue Line → Dwarka Sector 21 (Westbound)
| # | Station | Time | Token Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Preet Vihar (You Are Here) | |||
| 1 | Laxmi Nagar | ~3 min | ₹11 |
| 2 | Nirman Vihar | ~5 min | ₹11 |
| 3 | Indraprastha | ~9 min | ₹22 |
| 4 | Yamuna Bank | ~12 min | ₹22 |
| 5 | Pragati Maidan | ~15 min | ₹30 |
| 6 | Mandi House ↔ Violet Line | ~18 min | ₹30 |
| 7 | Barakhamba Road | ~21 min | ₹30 |
| 8 | Rajiv Chowk ↔ Yellow Line | ~24 min | ₹40 |
| 9 | RK Ashram Marg | ~27 min | ₹40 |
| 10 | Jhandewalan | ~29 min | ₹40 |
| 11 | Karol Bagh | ~32 min | ₹40 |
| 12 | Rajendra Place | ~34 min | ₹40 |
| 13 | Patel Nagar | ~37 min | ₹50 |
| 14 | Shadipur | ~39 min | ₹50 |
| 15 | Kirti Nagar ↔ Green Line | ~42 min | ₹50 |
| 16 | Moti Nagar | ~44 min | ₹50 |
| 17 | Ramesh Nagar | ~46 min | ₹50 |
| 18 | Rajouri Garden ↔ Pink Line | ~49 min | ₹50 |
| 19 | Tagore Garden | ~51 min | ₹60 |
| 20 | Subhash Nagar | ~53 min | ₹60 |
| 21 | Tilak Nagar | ~56 min | ₹60 |
| 22 | Janakpuri East | ~58 min | ₹60 |
| 23 | Janakpuri West ↔ Magenta Line | ~61 min | ₹60 |
| 24 | Uttam Nagar East | ~63 min | ₹60 |
| 25 | Uttam Nagar West | ~65 min | ₹60 |
| 26 | Nawada | ~68 min | ₹60 |
| 27 | Dwarka Mor | ~70 min | ₹60 |
| 28 | Dwarka | ~73 min | ₹60 |
| 29 | Dwarka Sector 14 | ~75 min | ₹60 |
| 30 | Dwarka Sector 13 | ~77 min | ₹60 |
| 31 | Dwarka Sector 8 | ~79 min | ₹60 |
| 32 | Dwarka Sector 9 | ~81 min | ₹60 |
| 33 | Dwarka Sector 10 | ~83 min | ₹60 |
| 34 | Dwarka Sector 21 ↔ Airport Express | ~86 min | ₹60 |
⏰ Metro Timings at Preet Vihar Metro Station
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Peak Hours (Mon–Fri): 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM — Blue Line trains run every 3–5 minutes. Preet Vihar sees very heavy ridership during these windows, especially among CBSE exam candidates, government job aspirants and corporate commuters heading towards Connaught Place. Off-Peak Hours: Trains every 6–10 minutes. MJQRT Smart Card holders enjoy a 20% discount during off-peak hours.
💳 Delhi Metro Fare Chart
| Distance Slab | Token Fare (₹) | Smart Card / NCMC (₹) | MJQRT Off-Peak (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 – 2 km | ₹11 | ₹10 | ₹9 |
| 2 – 5 km | ₹22 | ₹20 | ₹18 |
| 5 – 12 km | ₹33 | ₹30 | ₹26 |
| 12 – 21 km | ₹43 | ₹39 | ₹34 |
| 21 – 32 km | ₹54 | ₹49 | ₹43 |
| Beyond 32 km | ₹64 | ₹58 | ₹51 |
Tourist Card: 1-Day Unlimited ₹200 | 3-Day Unlimited ₹500 (excludes Airport Express Line). NCMC Card (RuPay, SBI, HDFC, ICICI) accepted at all AFC gates. Buy tokens at TVMs on the concourse level.
🚪 Entry & Exit Gates
Preet Vihar Metro Station has four strategically located entry and exit gates, each serving a distinct part of the surrounding neighbourhood, market area and institutional zone.
Towards Preet Vihar Market — the primary commercial gate, with direct access to local shops, eateries, street food vendors and auto/e-rickshaw stands. Popular with shoppers and commuters from the main colony.
Towards Swasthya Vihar & New Rajdhani Enclave — serves residents of adjacent colonies. Bank ATMs from SBI, HDFC and ICICI are within 50 metres of this gate.
Towards CBSE Headquarters & DSSSB Office — the busiest gate during exam result days and interview seasons. Direct walking access to both iconic government offices.
Vikas Marg (Highway Side) — opens onto the arterial road with excellent DTC bus, e-rickshaw and auto connectivity towards Laxmi Nagar, Krishna Nagar, Patparganj and IP Extension.
🏢 Station Facilities & Amenities
Preet Vihar Metro Station is a well-maintained Phase II elevated station with all standard DMRC passenger facilities, including full Divyang (differently-abled) accessibility as per DMRC Phase II norms.
🏛️ Places to Visit & Explore Near Preet Vihar
Preet Vihar Metro Station opens up a genuinely vibrant East Delhi neighbourhood — a mix of institutional landmarks, busy commercial streets, coaching centres, good food and strong residential community life.
The Central Board of Secondary Education's national headquarters is located within 10 minutes' walk of Gate No. 3 — a massive draw for students, parents and educators visiting for board-related work.
The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board office, responsible for Delhi government job recruitments, is a short walk from Gate No. 3 — making this station a hub for government job aspirants on exam and interview days.
A bustling local commercial strip with clothing, electronics, dairy shops, stationery stores and popular street food stalls — directly accessible from Gate No. 1.
Preet Vihar and the adjacent Laxmi Nagar stretch on Vikas Marg is famous for affordable and authentic North Indian street food — chaat, parathas, chole bhature and golgappe vendors operate from early morning to late evening.
A well-established East Delhi residential colony with parks, schools, clinics and community spaces, accessible from Gate No. 2. Known for its tree-lined interior streets and good civic infrastructure.
The Preet Vihar–Laxmi Nagar stretch hosts dozens of SSC, DSSSB, UPSC and competitive exam coaching centres. A student commuter belt comparable to Mukherjee Nagar and Kalu Sarai.
🏠 Living Near Preet Vihar Metro — Rental & Property Guide
Preet Vihar's metro connectivity has significantly shaped the area's rental market. It is one of the most sought-after localities in East Delhi for working professionals and competitive exam aspirants, thanks to the combination of Blue Line access to Connaught Place and proximity to government offices.
- 1 BHK Rental: ₹9,000–₹16,000/month (Preet Vihar, Swasthya Vihar, New Rajdhani Enclave)
- 2 BHK Rental: ₹16,000–₹26,000/month in DDA and builder floors
- 3 BHK Flats: ₹25,000–₹40,000/month with modern amenities
- Property Buy Rate: ₹7,500–₹12,000 per sq ft (built-up), with premium pricing closer to the metro
- PG / Hostels: ₹6,000–₹10,000/month (single or double sharing) — very popular with SSC/DSSSB aspirants
The area is particularly strong for shared accommodation and PGs catering to competitive exam aspirants. Long-term residents also note good appreciation in property values since the station opened in 2010 — with the Blue Line's direct Connaught Place and Noida connectivity being the primary value driver.
📍 Preet Vihar Metro Station — Location Map
🔗 Connectivity Guide — How Preet Vihar Connects to Delhi NCR
Preet Vihar's Blue Line connectivity is arguably the best among all East Delhi elevated metro stations. On a single line with no interchange, commuters can travel from Preet Vihar to:
- Laxmi Nagar — 3 min | ₹11 (East Delhi's commercial and retail hub)
- Mandi House (Violet Line) — ~18 min | ₹30 (ITO, Red Fort, Nehru Place, Lajpat Nagar)
- Rajiv Chowk / Connaught Place (Yellow Line) — ~24 min | ₹40 (central business district)
- Anand Vihar ISBT (Pink Line) — ~10 min | ₹22 (inter-state bus terminal, Pink Line to Shiv Vihar)
- Rajouri Garden (Pink Line) — ~49 min | ₹50 (West Delhi shopping)
- Janakpuri West (Magenta Line) — ~61 min | ₹60 (IGI Airport T1, Hauz Khas)
- Dwarka Sector 21 (Airport Express) — ~86 min | ₹60 (then Airport Express to IGI T3)
- Noida City Centre — ~41 min | ₹50 (Noida's commercial hub)
- Vaishali — ~16 min | ₹30 (NCR residential hub via Ghaziabad)
With 8 major interchange stations accessible on a single Blue Line train from Preet Vihar (no change required), the station offers one of the best unconstrained reach profiles of any East Delhi metro stop.
❓ FAQs — Preet Vihar Metro Station
Preet Vihar is on the Blue Line (Line 3) of the Delhi Metro. The station opened on 6 January 2010 as part of the Blue Line Phase II extension from Yamuna Bank to Anand Vihar ISBT.
Exit from Gate No. 3 and walk approximately 8–10 minutes to reach the CBSE Headquarters on Rouse Avenue complex. This is the closest metro station to the CBSE national office.
No, Preet Vihar is not an interchange station. However, the nearest interchange is Anand Vihar ISBT (4 stops east, Pink Line) and Mandi House (6 stops west, Violet Line), both reachable without changing trains.
The first trains in both directions depart at approximately 5:00 AM on weekdays and Saturdays. The last trains run at approximately 11:00 PM in both directions. On Sundays, services begin at 6:00 AM.
There is no dedicated DMRC parking facility at Preet Vihar Metro Station. Commuters arriving by two-wheeler can use roadside parking near the gates, subject to local traffic police regulations.
Board the Blue Line westbound from Preet Vihar and travel directly to Rajiv Chowk (Connaught Place) — the journey takes approximately 24 minutes and costs ₹40 by token.
The official DMRC station code for Preet Vihar Metro Station is PTVR.
Trains towards Vaishali depart from Platform 1 (eastbound). Trains towards Noida City Centre branch off at Yamuna Bank — check the train's destination board before boarding at Preet Vihar, as some trains go to Vaishali and others to Noida.