Nizamuddin railway station nearest metro is Sarai Kale Khan–Nizamuddin on the Pink Line. Since mid-2026, though, you can’t walk straight from the metro to the platforms. The railway station’s entrance on the Sarai Kale Khan side has been closed for redevelopment. Passengers now go through the new Namo Bharat station next door and cross a 300-metre foot overbridge with travelators that ends inside Hazrat Nizamuddin station. The route is well lit, has lifts and escalators, and takes about 10 to 12 minutes in total. It only causes delays for travellers who don’t know about it yet.
Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM) has nine platforms and handles about 250 trains a day, many of them heading south to Bhopal, Mumbai, Goa, Kerala, Chennai and Bengaluru. Below is how to reach it by metro as things stand now, and which metro station to use for each side of the station.
| Detail | Information |
| Nearest metro station | Sarai Kale Khan–Nizamuddin (Pink Line) |
| Metro gates marked for the railway station | Gate 2 and Gate 3 |
| Current route to the platforms | Metro → Sarai Kale Khan Namo Bharat station (Gate 1 or 2) → 300 m foot overbridge → railway station |
| Foot overbridge | About 300 m, six travelators, lifts and escalators at both ends, CCTV |
| Time to cross the bridge | About 4–5 minutes |
| Total time, metro to railway station | About 10–12 minutes |
| Railway station’s Sarai Kale Khan entry | Temporarily closed for redevelopment since June 2026 |
| Metro station structure | Underground |
| Nearest metro to the Nizamuddin East side | Jangpura (Violet Line), about 1.5–2 km; auto needed |
| Ticket counters at the bridge | Unreserved ticket counters, an enquiry counter and ticket machines on the railway station side |
| Railway platforms | 9 |
| Railway station code | NZM |
| Also at the hub | Sarai Kale Khan Namo Bharat (RRTS) station; Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT |
| Time zone | IST, UTC+5:30 (no daylight saving) |
The Current Route: Metro, Namo Bharat Station, Travelator Bridge
Sarai Kale Khan–Nizamuddin is an underground Pink Line station with three exits. Gate 1 is marked for the Sarai Kale Khan bus stand, and Gates 2 and 3 for Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station. The gate signs still point to the railway station, but at present the route runs through the Namo Bharat station:
- Leave the metro by Gate 2 or 3 and follow the signs for the Sarai Kale Khan Namo Bharat station. It’s the large elevated building next to the metro.
- Enter the Namo Bharat station through its Gate 1 or Gate 2. Both have escalators and lifts suitable for wheelchair users.
- Go up to the foot overbridge. It runs about 300 metres towards the railway station, with three travelators in each direction, each about 65 metres long.
- Follow the bridge into Hazrat Nizamuddin station. It joins the railway station’s own footbridge network, and unreserved ticket counters, an enquiry desk and ticket vending machines are at this end.
The bridge takes 4 to 5 minutes. Including the walk from the metro and the lifts or escalators at each end, allow 10 to 12 minutes. With heavy luggage, it’s still easier than the old street-level route, because the travelators carry your bags for most of the distance.
Arriving by train: Follow the platform signs for the Namo Bharat and Sarai Kale Khan footbridge, cross it, come down at the Namo Bharat station, and walk across to metro Gates 2 or 3.
Why the Old Shortcut Is Closed
Northern Railway closed the station’s Sarai Kale Khan-side entry and exit in June 2026 to rebuild that entrance. The work includes a new booking office, staircase, escalator and lift, and an extension of one of the station’s foot overbridges. During the work, the railway has directed passengers to the Namo Bharat bridge instead.
Many older articles and map directions still show a quick walk from the metro gates to the station entrance. That route is not open at the moment. Once the rebuilt entry opens, there will be two routes from the metro: the rebuilt direct entrance and the travelator bridge. Until then, follow the signs for the Namo Bharat station.
Two Sides of the Station: Sarai Kale Khan and Nizamuddin East
Hazrat Nizamuddin station has two sides:
- The Sarai Kale Khan side (east) faces the Ring Road, the metro, the Namo Bharat station and the ISBT. Platform 7 is on this side. Metro passengers arrive here, and the travelator bridge is here.
- The Nizamuddin East side (west) faces the residential colony of Nizamuddin East and the station’s approach from Mathura Road. Many taxis and private cars drop passengers off here.
The station’s footbridges connect every platform to both sides, so you can reach any train from either one. If you’re being dropped off by car from central or south Delhi, the Nizamuddin East side is often quicker to reach. If you’re coming by metro, bus or Namo Bharat, use the Sarai Kale Khan side and the bridge.
Jangpura on the Violet Line is about 1.5 to 2 km from the Nizamuddin East side. It works if you’re coming from Faridabad, Badarpur, Nehru Place or central Delhi on the Violet Line and would rather avoid changing at Lajpat Nagar. Take an auto from Jangpura to the station’s western entrance.
Which Metro Line Gets You Closest
| Your line | Best approach |
| Pink Line | Ride directly to Sarai Kale Khan–Nizamuddin, then take the Namo Bharat bridge. |
| Violet Line | Change to the Pink Line at Lajpat Nagar (one stop from Sarai Kale Khan–Nizamuddin via Ashram), or get off at Jangpura and take an auto to the Nizamuddin East side. |
| Yellow Line | Change to the Pink Line at Dilli Haat–INA and ride through Lajpat Nagar and Ashram. |
| Blue Line | Change to the Pink Line at Mayur Vihar Phase–1 (one stop from Sarai Kale Khan–Nizamuddin) or at Anand Vihar. |
| Red Line | Change to the Pink Line at Welcome or Netaji Subhash Place, depending on direction. |
| Airport Express | Get off at Dhaula Kuan, walk to Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus, and take the Pink Line. |
Ashram and Mayur Vihar Phase–1 are the stations on either side of Sarai Kale Khan–Nizamuddin on the Pink Line ring. Check the direction shown on the train before you board.
Coming by Namo Bharat
Passengers arriving from Meerut, Modinagar, Ghaziabad or Anand Vihar on the Namo Bharat trains, which reached Sarai Kale Khan in February 2026, have the easiest connection. The travelator bridge starts at the Namo Bharat station, so you can walk straight from the RRTS concourse to the railway station without using the metro at all. That makes Meerut to NZM one of the simplest train-to-train connections in Delhi.
Near the Station: Humayun’s Tomb and the Dargah
If you have a few hours before your train, two of Delhi’s best-known sites are close by:
- Humayun’s Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is about 1 km from the metro station and a short auto ride from the Nizamuddin East side of the railway station. It has an entry fee, and a visit takes about 1.5 hours.
- Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah, the Sufi shrine the station is named after, is in Nizamuddin West, across Mathura Road. The qawwali sessions on Thursday evenings draw large crowds, so allow plenty of time to get back to the station.
Use the railway station’s cloakroom for your luggage before heading out, and keep your ticket and ID with you.
Tips for Layovers and Departures
- Allow at least 45–50 minutes from reaching the metro station to your train’s departure. The bridge adds a few minutes, and there are security checks at the railway station.
- Travelators occasionally stop for maintenance. If they do, the bridge is still a flat 300-metre walk that takes about 5 to 6 minutes on foot.
- Metro timings: Pink Line service at Sarai Kale Khan–Nizamuddin runs from about 6 AM to around 11:30 PM, depending on direction. For trains leaving before about 6:45 AM, book a cab to the Nizamuddin East side.
- Unreserved tickets: Buy them at the counters or ticket machines at the railway end of the bridge, or on the RailOne app. You don’t need to find the main booking office.
- Festival periods (Diwali, Chhath, summer holidays) bring very heavy crowds to trains heading south. Add 15 to 20 minutes to all your timings.
- Check the latest arrangements. Once the rebuilt Sarai Kale Khan entrance opens, there will be a direct route from the metro to the station again. Follow the signs on the day you travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Which is the nearest metro station to Nizamuddin railway station?
Sarai Kale Khan–Nizamuddin on the Pink Line.
Q. How do I get from the metro to Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station now?
Walk through the Sarai Kale Khan Namo Bharat station (Gate 1 or 2) and cross the 300 m travelator bridge into the railway station.
Q. Why is the Sarai Kale Khan side entrance of Nizamuddin station closed?
It was closed temporarily in June 2026 while a new entrance with a booking office, lift and escalator is built.
Q. How long does it take to walk from the metro to the railway station?
About 10–12 minutes, including 4–5 minutes on the foot overbridge.
Q. Which metro station is closest to the Nizamuddin East side?
Jangpura on the Violet Line, about 1.5–2 km away by auto.
Q. How many platforms does Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station have?
Nine.
Q. Can I go from Namo Bharat to Nizamuddin railway station without using the metro?
Yes. The foot overbridge connects the Namo Bharat station directly to the railway station.
Q. Is the Nizamuddin foot overbridge accessible for wheelchair users?
Yes. It has lifts and escalators at the Namo Bharat end, and travelators along the bridge.
