Nearest metro station to Safdarjung railway station is Sir Vishweshwaraiah Moti Bagh on the Pink Line, roughly 1 to 1.5 km away. Two more Pink Line stations are close by: Bhikaji Cama Place (about 1.3 km) and Sarojini Nagar (about 1.4 km). They’re next to each other on the line, so the best one depends on which direction you’re coming from. From any of them, take a short auto for the last stretch, or walk for about 15 to 20 minutes.
Delhi Safdarjung (station code DSJ) is a small station on the Delhi Ring Railway with 3 platforms. It has an auto and taxi stand, parking and disabled access. Don’t confuse it with Safdarjung Hospital or Safdarjung’s Tomb, which are in different places and have different nearest metro stations.
| Detail | Information |
| Nearest metro station | Sir Vishweshwaraiah Moti Bagh (Pink Line), roughly 1–1.5 km |
| Also close | Bhikaji Cama Place (about 1.3 km); Sarojini Nagar (about 1.4 km) |
| Last stretch | Auto, about 5–10 minutes; walking about 15–20 minutes |
| Railway station code | DSJ |
| Railway line | Delhi Ring Railway |
| Platforms | 3 |
| Time zone | IST, UTC+5:30 (no daylight saving) |
Pick Your Station by Direction
| Coming from | Best station | Why |
| West and North Delhi (Rajouri Garden, Punjabi Bagh, Netaji Subhash Place, Azadpur) | Moti Bagh | First of the three on your route, and the closest |
| The airport, New Delhi station via the Airport Express | Moti Bagh | Airport Express to Dhaula Kuan, walk to South Campus, then Pink Line 1 stop |
| South and East Delhi (Lajpat Nagar, INA, Hazrat Nizamuddin, Mayur Vihar) | Sarojini Nagar | First of the three on your route |
| Yellow Line (Gurugram, Hauz Khas, Rajiv Chowk, New Delhi) | Sarojini Nagar | Change at Dilli Haat–INA, then ride 1 stop |
| Offices at Bhikaji Cama Place | Bhikaji Cama Place | Business district between the other two |
All three are on the Pink Line, so if you overshoot, the next station is only a minute or two away.
Quick Route Table
| Starting point | Route | Approx. metro time |
| New Delhi Railway Station | Yellow Line to INA, then Pink Line to Sarojini Nagar | About 25 min |
| IGI Airport (T3) | Airport Express to Dhaula Kuan, walk to South Campus, Pink Line to Moti Bagh | About 25–35 min |
| Hazrat Nizamuddin | Pink Line to Sarojini Nagar or Moti Bagh | About 20–30 min |
| Rajouri Garden | Pink Line to Moti Bagh | About 15 min |
| Noida | Blue Line to Mayur Vihar-I, then Pink Line | About 50–60 min |
Add 5 to 10 minutes by auto, or 15 to 20 minutes on foot, to reach the railway station.
Useful Tips
- Check the station code. Make sure your ticket says DSJ.
- Allow at least 45 minutes from the metro to your train, including the auto ride and platform check.
- Early trains: Pink Line services start at around 6 AM or later. For early departures, book a cab.
- Parking: Available at the railway station. Bhikaji Cama Place and Sarojini Nagar metro stations have none.
- Sarojini Nagar Market is next to Sarojini Nagar metro, if you have time before your train.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the nearest metro station to Safdarjung railway station?
A. Sir Vishweshwaraiah Moti Bagh on the Pink Line, roughly 1–1.5 km away.
Q2. Which station is best from the Yellow Line?
A. Sarojini Nagar. Change to the Pink Line at Dilli Haat–INA and ride one stop.
Q3. Which station is best from the airport?
A. Moti Bagh. Take the Airport Express to Dhaula Kuan, walk to South Campus, then take the Pink Line one stop.
Q4. Can I walk from the metro to Safdarjung railway station?
A. Yes, in about 15–20 minutes, but an auto is easier with luggage.
Q5. What is Safdarjung railway station’s code?
A. DSJ.
Q6. Is Safdarjung railway station near Safdarjung Hospital?
A. No. The hospital is served by AIIMS metro station on the Yellow Line.
Q7. How many platforms does Safdarjung railway station have?
A. Three.
Q8. Is there parking at Safdarjung railway station?
A. Yes. Parking is available.
