New friends colony nearest metro station is Sukhdev Vihar on the Magenta Line. The station sits right beside the colony’s southern edge, so many NFC blocks and the Community Centre are within about a 5 to 15 minute walk, depending on the block. Ashram on the Pink Line is the other nearby station, and it suits NFC’s northern side towards Maharani Bagh and Mathura Road. Between the two, you can reach most of the network with no more than one change. Sukhdev Vihar also runs directly to Terminal 1 of IGI Airport.
New Friends Colony (NFC) is an upmarket residential area in South-East Delhi. It’s known for its Community Centre, a busy strip of restaurants, cafés, bars and a cinema. Nearby are The Suryaa hotel, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute and Holy Family Hospital, and the colony borders Sukhdev Vihar, Maharani Bagh, Ishwar Nagar and Okhla.
| Detail | Information |
| Nearest metro station | Sukhdev Vihar (Magenta Line) |
| Distance | About 0.5–1.5 km, depending on block |
| Walking time | About 5–15 minutes |
| Station structure | Elevated, 4 gates, accessible (lifts and escalators) |
| Opened | 25 December 2017 |
| Magenta Line neighbours | Okhla NSIC (towards Janakpuri West); Jamia Millia Islamia (towards Botanical Garden) |
| Second option | Ashram (Pink Line), for the northern side and Maharani Bagh |
| Direct airport link | Magenta Line to Terminal 1–IGI Airport |
| Nearby landmarks | NFC Community Centre, The Suryaa, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Holy Family Hospital |
| Time zone | IST, UTC+5:30 (no daylight saving) |
Sukhdev Vihar: The Closest Stop
Sukhdev Vihar is an elevated Magenta Line station on the Okhla side of New Friends Colony. It has four gates, plus lifts and escalators. Local guides note that some parts of NFC are only a few minutes’ walk from the station.
From the station:
- For the southern and central blocks and the Community Centre, walk into the colony. It usually takes 5 to 15 minutes.
- For Fortis Escorts and Holy Family Hospital, head towards Okhla Road. It’s a short walk or auto ride.
- E-rickshaws and autos are available if you’re going farther into the colony or carrying bags.
The Magenta Line from Sukhdev Vihar runs west to Kalkaji Mandir (Violet Line), Hauz Khas (Yellow Line), Terminal 1–IGI Airport, Janakpuri West (Blue Line) and Krishna Park Extension. It runs east to Jamia Millia Islamia, Okhla Vihar, Kalindi Kunj and Botanical Garden in Noida (Blue Line).
Ashram: For the Northern Side
Ashram on the Pink Line is on Mathura Road, near Maharani Bagh and the northern edge of NFC. It’s the better stop for:
- NFC’s northern blocks and Maharani Bagh.
- Travellers on the Pink Line from Hazrat Nizamuddin, Lajpat Nagar, INA, Mayur Vihar or Anand Vihar.
From Ashram, take an auto or walk into the colony. Check your block on a map first.
Routes to New Friends Colony
| Starting point | Suggested route | Approx. metro time |
| Rajiv Chowk / Connaught Place | Yellow Line to Hauz Khas, then Magenta Line to Sukhdev Vihar | About 35–40 min |
| New Delhi Railway Station | Yellow Line to Dilli Haat–INA, then Pink Line to Ashram | About 30–35 min |
| Hazrat Nizamuddin | Pink Line 1 stop to Ashram | About 3–5 min |
| IGI Airport (T1) | Magenta Line towards Botanical Garden, direct to Sukhdev Vihar | About 30–35 min |
| IGI Airport (T3) | Airport Express to Dhaula Kuan, walk to South Campus, Pink Line to Ashram | About 45–55 min |
| Noida (Botanical Garden) | Magenta Line towards Janakpuri West, direct | About 15–20 min |
| Hauz Khas | Magenta Line towards Botanical Garden, direct | About 12–15 min |
| Faridabad / Nehru Place | Violet Line to Kalkaji Mandir, then Magenta Line 2 stops | About 10–50 min |
| Kashmere Gate | Violet Line to Lajpat Nagar, then Pink Line to Ashram | About 35–40 min |
| Lajpat Nagar | Pink Line to Ashram | About 5–8 min |
Metro times don’t include the walk into the colony.
Tips
- Community Centre evenings are busy, especially at weekends. The metro saves you the hunt for parking.
- Hospital visits: For Fortis Escorts or Holy Family, patients who can’t walk far should take a cab straight to the hospital entrance.
- Airport trips: Sukhdev Vihar’s direct Magenta Line link to T1 is one of the easiest airport connections in South Delhi.
- Last trains: Magenta and Pink Line trains here run until roughly 11 PM to midnight, depending on direction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Which is the nearest metro station to New Friends Colony?
Sukhdev Vihar on the Magenta Line.
Q2. Which Pink Line station is near New Friends Colony?
Ashram, on the northern side near Maharani Bagh.
Q3. How far is New Friends Colony Community Centre from Sukhdev Vihar metro?
Roughly a 5–15 minute walk, depending on your route.
Q4. Can I reach Delhi airport directly from New Friends Colony by metro?
Yes. Take the Magenta Line from Sukhdev Vihar to Terminal 1–IGI Airport.
Q5. When did Sukhdev Vihar metro station open?
On 25 December 2017.
Q6. Is Sukhdev Vihar metro station wheelchair accessible?
Yes. It has lifts and escalators.
Q7. Which metro station is closest to Fortis Escorts Heart Institute?
Sukhdev Vihar, a short walk or auto ride towards Okhla Road.
Q8. How do I reach New Friends Colony from Hazrat Nizamuddin?
Take the Pink Line one stop to Ashram, then walk or take an auto.
