Delhi Sarai Rohilla nearest metro station is Shastri Nagar on the Red Line, roughly a kilometre from the railway station, and the exit you take there makes a real difference to the trip. Gate 1 faces the railway station. Gate 2 faces a busy market street on the other side. With a large suitcase, a wrong turn can easily add ten minutes on foot.
Sarai Rohilla (station code DEE) is where many trains to and from Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab and Jammu start and end. Its passengers tend to carry heavy bags and have fixed departure times. That makes a clear plan for the short trip between metro and platform more important here than at most stations in Delhi.
| Detail | Information |
| Nearest metro station | Shastri Nagar, Red Line (Line 1) |
| Correct exit for the railway station | Gate 1 (“Towards Sarai Rohilla Railway Station”) |
| Other exit | Gate 2, Shastri Nagar Market (accessible gate) |
| Road distance to the railway station | About 1–1.5 km, depending on which entrance you use |
| On foot | About 12–18 minutes |
| By e-rickshaw | About 5–8 minutes, longer in peak traffic |
| Platform 1 at Shastri Nagar | Trains towards Rithala (Inderlok, Netaji Subhash Place, Rohini) |
| Platform 2 at Shastri Nagar | Trains towards Shaheed Sthal (Kashmere Gate, Welcome, Shahdara) |
| Alternative stations | Pratap Nagar (Red Line); Inderlok (Red and Green Line interchange) |
| First trains at Shastri Nagar | About 5:47 AM towards Shaheed Sthal; about 5:58 AM towards Rithala |
| Last trains at Shastri Nagar | About 11:25 PM towards Shaheed Sthal; about 11:55 PM towards Rithala |
| Parking at Shastri Nagar | Paid parking available |
| Railway station address | Guru Gobind Singh Marg, Railway Officers Colony, Sarai Rohilla, New Delhi |
| Railway station platforms | 5 |
| Future metro station | Sarai Rohilla, Magenta Line Phase 4 (underground; target around 2029) |
| Time zone | IST, UTC+5:30 (no daylight saving) |
Gate 1 or Gate 2: Picking the Right Exit
Shastri Nagar has only two street-level exits, so the choice is simple once you know which is which.
| Gate 1 | Gate 2 | |
| Faces | Sarai Rohilla Railway Station | Shastri Nagar Market |
| Best for | Walking or taking an e-rickshaw to DEE | Wheelchair users, travellers who can’t manage stairs, pickups from the market side |
| Lift access | May not be available | Yes |
| E-rickshaws waiting | Usually | Sometimes, fewer |
For most travellers, Gate 1 is the right exit. After the fare gates on the concourse, follow the signs for Gate 1 before going down to the street. If you’re pushing a pram or a wheelchair, or have more bags than you can carry down stairs, use Gate 2. From there, an e-rickshaw can take you around to the railway station in a few minutes. The extra distance is small, and you avoid a hard climb down.
One more tip: if you’ve booked a cab to meet you at the metro, choose the gate before the driver arrives. Drivers can’t easily turn around on the road outside the station, so arranging a pickup at the other gate by phone at the last minute wastes time.
From Gate 1 to the Platforms
The walk is flat and not complicated, but it isn’t a covered walkway either. There’s traffic, parked two-wheelers and small shops along the way. Open a map app at the gate and set it to the railway station’s entrance on Guru Gobind Singh Marg. Look up now and then instead of following the blue dot the whole way, because the road bends and there are several side lanes that look like shortcuts but aren’t.
E-rickshaws are the easiest option for most people. They usually wait close to Gate 1 and take several passengers at once. The fare is small, but it isn’t fixed, so agree on it before loading your bags, especially after dark or when it’s raining.
Once you reach the railway station, give yourself time for the security check at the entrance and for finding your platform. With five platforms, a change announced at the last minute can mean crossing the footbridge with your bags.
Arriving at Sarai Rohilla by Train and Heading Into the City
If you’ve just got off a train, do everything in reverse. Take an e-rickshaw or walk to Shastri Nagar, go in through Gate 1, and then pick your platform based on where you’re going:
- Platform 2 (towards Shaheed Sthal): For Kashmere Gate (change to the Yellow Line for Chandni Chowk, New Delhi Railway Station, Rajiv Chowk and Gurugram, or to the Violet Line for Faridabad), for Welcome (change to the Pink Line for Anand Vihar), and for Shahdara and Ghaziabad.
- Platform 1 (towards Rithala): For Inderlok (change to the Green Line for Punjabi Bagh, Mundka and Bahadurgarh), for Netaji Subhash Place (change to the Pink Line for Rajouri Garden, Lajpat Nagar and South Delhi), and for Pitampura and Rohini.
Kashmere Gate is four stops away on Platform 2’s side, and Inderlok is one stop away on Platform 1’s side. With these two interchanges, the whole Delhi Metro network is within one change of Sarai Rohilla.
Route by Direction: Getting to Sarai Rohilla From Where You Are
From central Delhi (Connaught Place, New Delhi Railway Station, Chandni Chowk): Take the Yellow Line north to Kashmere Gate. Change to the Red Line towards Rithala and ride four stops to Shastri Nagar. Leave about 35 to 40 minutes from New Delhi Railway Station to the railway station entrance, including the last stretch.
From ISBT Kashmere Gate: This is the easiest route of all. The bus terminal connects to Kashmere Gate metro, and from there the Red Line goes straight to Shastri Nagar with no change.
From West Delhi and Haryana (Bahadurgarh, Mundka, Nangloi, Punjabi Bagh): Take the Green Line to Inderlok, change to the Red Line towards Shaheed Sthal, and ride one stop. The change at Inderlok is inside the station.
From South Delhi (Lajpat Nagar, South Campus, Hazrat Nizamuddin): The Pink Line runs up the western side of the city to Netaji Subhash Place, where you change to the Red Line towards Shaheed Sthal for four stops. It’s a long trip. Going through Rajiv Chowk and Kashmere Gate can be faster depending on where you start, so compare both in the DMRC app.
From East Delhi and Ghaziabad: Take the Red Line straight through Shahdara and Kashmere Gate. If you’re coming from Anand Vihar, take the Pink Line to Welcome and change there.
From IGI Airport: Take the Airport Express to New Delhi, walk through to the Yellow Line, change again at Kashmere Gate, and get off at Shastri Nagar. Leave at least an hour. If you have several bags and are arriving at night, a cab straight to DEE is often the more sensible choice.
When Pratap Nagar or Inderlok Is the Better Stop
Pratap Nagar is the next Red Line station east of Shastri Nagar and is about the same distance from the railway station. It’s worth using if you’re coming from the east with light luggage and the train you’re on reaches Pratap Nagar first. The walk isn’t longer, but Shastri Nagar’s Gate 1 is signposted for the railway station, and e-rickshaws there are more reliable.
Inderlok is an interchange station, and it’s a good place to change trains, but you shouldn’t walk from it. The distance to Sarai Rohilla is noticeably longer. Change to the Red Line and go one stop to Shastri Nagar.
Sarai Rohilla’s Own Metro Stop Is on the Way
Delhi Metro’s Phase 4 plan includes a Sarai Rohilla station on the Magenta Line. It is part of the northern loop that will run through Inderlok, Daya Basti and Sarai Rohilla towards Jhandewalan, Nabi Karim and New Delhi. It will be underground with an island platform. The current target is around 2029, while other Phase 4 sections are opening in stages.
When it opens, you won’t need the walk or e-rickshaw ride described above, and you’ll be able to reach New Delhi directly without changing at Kashmere Gate. Until then, Shastri Nagar is the stop to use.
Common Mistakes That Make Travellers Late
- Leaving from Gate 2 by accident and then walking all the way around the station structure with luggage.
- Waiting for a train on the wrong platform at Shastri Nagar. Check the destination board: Rithala or Shaheed Sthal.
- Relying on the metro for early departures. Red Line service starts at about 5:45–6:00 AM, which is too late for trains leaving DEE before about 6:45 AM.
- Walking from Inderlok because a map app showed it nearby.
- Booking the wrong station. Delhi Kishanganj (DKZ) is a different Ring Railway station in the same area. Check that your ticket shows DEE.
- Assuming the old approach roads are still the same. Sarai Rohilla has been selected for station redevelopment, and construction can change entrances temporarily.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the Delhi Sarai Rohilla nearest metro station?
Shastri Nagar on the Red Line, about 1 to 1.5 km away by road.
Q. Which exit of Shastri Nagar metro goes to Sarai Rohilla railway station?
Gate 1, which is signposted “Towards Sarai Rohilla Railway Station”.
Q. Does Shastri Nagar metro station have a lift?
Gate 2, on the market side, is the accessible exit. Gate 1 may have stairs only.
Q. Which platform should I use at Shastri Nagar for Kashmere Gate?
Platform 2, for trains towards Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda).
Q. How long does it take to walk from Shastri Nagar metro to Sarai Rohilla?
About 12 to 18 minutes, depending on your luggage and the entrance you’re heading to.
Q. Is Pratap Nagar closer to Sarai Rohilla than Shastri Nagar?
The distances are very similar. Shastri Nagar is usually easier because its Gate 1 faces the railway station.
Q. Can I reach Sarai Rohilla from New Delhi Railway Station by metro?
Yes. Take the Yellow Line to Kashmere Gate, then the Red Line to Shastri Nagar.
Q. When will Sarai Rohilla get its own metro station?
A Magenta Line station is under construction, with opening targeted around 2029.
