Nearest metro station to Sarai Rohilla railway station is Shastri Nagar on the Red Line. Its Gate 1 is signposted “Towards Sarai Rohilla Railway Station”, and the station is about 1 to 1.5 km away by road, a 12 to 18 minute walk or a short e-rickshaw ride. Pratap Nagar, the next Red Line stop, is about the same distance away. An underground Sarai Rohilla station is also being built on the Magenta Line, with a target of around 2029.
Delhi Sarai Rohilla (code DEE) is the Delhi terminal for many trains to Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana and Punjab, including services towards Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Barmer, Bhuj and Ahmedabad. The planner below takes you step by step from leaving home to reaching your platform.
| Detail | Information |
| Nearest metro station | Shastri Nagar (Red Line) |
| Exit to use | Gate 1 (“Towards Sarai Rohilla Railway Station”) |
| Step-free gate | Gate 2 (Shastri Nagar Market side) |
| Distance | About 1–1.5 km |
| Walking time | About 12–18 minutes |
| By e-rickshaw | About 5–8 minutes |
| Alternative | Pratap Nagar (Red Line), about the same distance |
| Nearest interchange | Inderlok (Red and Green Lines), one stop west |
| Future station | Sarai Rohilla (Magenta Line, underground; target around 2029) |
| Railway station code | DEE |
| Railway platforms | 5 |
| Time zone | IST, UTC+5:30 (no daylight saving) |
Your Departure-Day Planner
Check your train and station (the day before)
Make sure your ticket shows DEE, not DKZ (Delhi Kishanganj) or DEC (Delhi Cantt).
Until 13 October 2026, several DEE trains aren’t stopping at Delhi Cantt because of redevelopment work there. If you’d normally board at Delhi Cantt, check whether you now need to come to Sarai Rohilla.
Choose your metro route
Red Line passengers (Rohini, Pitampura, Kashmere Gate, Shahdara) should ride straight to Shastri Nagar.
Yellow Line and Violet Line passengers should change at Kashmere Gate to the Red Line towards Rithala, then ride four stops.
Green Line passengers (Bahadurgarh, Mundka, Punjabi Bagh) should change at Inderlok, then ride one stop east.
Leave Shastri Nagar by Gate 1
It’s signposted for the railway station. Use Gate 2 if you need a lift.
Cover the last kilometre
Walk for 12 to 18 minutes, or take an e-rickshaw from outside the gate. Agree the fare first.
Allow enough time at the station
The station has ongoing Amrit Bharat redevelopment work, and entrances or walkways may be diverted. Allow at least 45 minutes from reaching Shastri Nagar to your departure.
Onward Connections From Sarai Rohilla (Arriving Passengers)
| Heading to | Route from Shastri Nagar | Approx. metro time |
| Kashmere Gate ISBT | Red Line towards Shaheed Sthal, 4 stops | About 10 min |
| New Delhi Railway Station | Red Line to Kashmere Gate, then Yellow Line south | About 25–30 min |
| Connaught Place | Red Line to Kashmere Gate, then Yellow Line to Rajiv Chowk | About 25–30 min |
| IGI Airport (T3) | Red Line to Kashmere Gate, Yellow Line to New Delhi, then Airport Express | About 55–65 min |
| Rohini / Pitampura | Red Line towards Rithala | About 15–25 min |
| Punjabi Bagh / Bahadurgarh | Red Line to Inderlok, then Green Line | About 15–40 min |
| Ghaziabad | Red Line towards Shaheed Sthal, direct | About 45–55 min |
| Hazrat Nizamuddin | Red Line to Netaji Subhash Place, then Pink Line | About 45–55 min |
Add 10 to 15 minutes for getting from the railway station back to Shastri Nagar metro.
Timing Watch-Outs
- Red Line first trains at Shastri Nagar are around 5:47 AM towards Shaheed Sthal and 5:58 AM towards Rithala. For trains before about 6:45 AM, take a cab.
- Last trains leave at around 11:25 PM towards Shaheed Sthal and 11:55 PM towards Rithala.
- Festival and fair specials add extra passengers at DEE. For example, in 2026 a Khatu Shyam Lakkhi Mela special was extended to run from Sarai Rohilla. Allow extra time on those days.
- Peak hours (about 8:30–10:30 AM and 5:30–8 PM) make Red Line trains through Kashmere Gate very crowded. Board at the ends of the train if you have luggage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the nearest metro station to Sarai Rohilla railway station?
A. Shastri Nagar on the Red Line, about 1–1.5 km away.
Q2. Which gate of Shastri Nagar metro goes to Sarai Rohilla?
A. Gate 1, signposted “Towards Sarai Rohilla Railway Station”.
Q3. Is there step-free access at Shastri Nagar?
A. Yes. Use Gate 2 on the Shastri Nagar Market side.
Q4. Will Sarai Rohilla get its own metro station?
A. Yes. An underground station on the Magenta Line is targeted for around 2029.
Q5. Are some Sarai Rohilla trains skipping Delhi Cantt?
A. Yes. Because of redevelopment at Delhi Cantt, several DEE trains aren’t stopping there until 13 October 2026.
Q6. How do I reach Sarai Rohilla from New Delhi Railway Station by metro?
A. Take the Yellow Line to Kashmere Gate, then the Red Line to Shastri Nagar.
Q8. What is Sarai Rohilla’s station code?
A. DEE.
Q9. How early should I reach Sarai Rohilla before my train?
A. At least 45 minutes before departure, because of ongoing station works.
