Shakurbasti nearest metro station, for Shakur Basti railway station, is Shivaji Park on the Green Line, only about 500 metres away, a walk of roughly 6 to 8 minutes. Railway listings name Shivaji Park as the station’s metro connection. If you’re heading to the Shakurpur neighbourhood, towards Shakurpur village, JJ Colony and Britannia Chowk, the closer station is Shakurpur on the Pink Line, about 2 km from the railway station. Because the names are so similar, many people get off at the wrong one, so check which you need before you set out.
Shakur Basti (SSB) is a station on the Delhi Ring Railway in West Delhi, near Punjabi Bagh, Paschim Vihar and Rani Bagh. It has 2 platforms, parking and disabled access. It’s also known for its large railway yard.
| Detail | Shakur Basti railway station | Shakurpur neighbourhood |
| Nearest metro station | Shivaji Park (Green Line) | Shakurpur (Pink Line) |
| Distance | About 500 m | At the neighbourhood |
| Metro gates | Follow the signs towards the railway station | Gate 1 (Shakurpur District Park, Shakurpur Colony, Lawrence Road Colony); Gate 2 (JJ Colony Shakurpur, Shakurpur Village, Britannia Chowk) |
| Metro line runs | Inderlok / Kirti Nagar – Bahadurgarh (Brigadier Hoshiyar Singh) | Pink Line ring |
| Nearest interchange | Punjabi Bagh West / Ashok Park Main (Green and Pink) | Netaji Subhash Place (Red Line), 1 stop |
| Time zone | IST, UTC+5:30 (no daylight saving) | IST, UTC+5:30 (no daylight saving) |
Shakur Basti Railway Station: Shivaji Park (Green Line)
Shivaji Park is an elevated Green Line station on Rohtak Road. It’s the closest metro stop to Shakur Basti railway station, about 500 metres away.
- Take the Green Line and get off at Shivaji Park.
- Come down on the side facing the railway line and walk to Shakur Basti station. It takes about 6 to 8 minutes.
- If you’re carrying luggage, a short e-rickshaw ride is an option.
The Green Line runs from Inderlok (Red Line interchange) and Kirti Nagar (Blue Line interchange) west through Punjabi Bagh, Madipur, Peeragarhi, Nangloi and Mundka to Brigadier Hoshiyar Singh (Bahadurgarh). At Punjabi Bagh West and Ashok Park Main, it connects with the Pink Line.
Shakurpur Neighbourhood: Shakurpur (Pink Line)
Shakurpur is an elevated Pink Line station that opened on 14 March 2018, between Netaji Subhash Place and Punjabi Bagh West. Its gates are:
- Gate 1: Shakurpur District Park, Shakurpur Colony, Lawrence Road Colony.
- Gate 2: JJ Colony Shakurpur, Shakurpur Village, Britannia Chowk.
It’s the right stop for the Shakurpur colonies and Britannia Chowk. Pacific Mall NSP is about a kilometre away, near Netaji Subhash Place.
Routes to Shakur Basti Railway Station
| Starting point | Suggested route | Approx. metro time |
| Kashmere Gate | Red Line to Inderlok, then Green Line to Shivaji Park | About 25–30 min |
| Rajiv Chowk / Connaught Place | Blue Line to Kirti Nagar, then Green Line to Shivaji Park | About 30–35 min |
| New Delhi Railway Station | Yellow Line to Rajiv Chowk, Blue Line to Kirti Nagar, Green Line | About 35–40 min |
| Rohini / Pitampura | Red Line to Inderlok, then Green Line; or Red Line to NSP, then Pink Line and Green Line | About 25–35 min |
| Rajouri Garden | Pink Line to Punjabi Bagh West, then Green Line to Shivaji Park | About 10–15 min |
| Bahadurgarh / Mundka | Green Line towards Inderlok, direct | Depends on start |
| IGI Airport (T3) | Airport Express to Dwarka Sector 21, Blue Line to Kirti Nagar, Green Line | About 60–70 min |
Metro times don’t include the 6 to 8 minute walk to the railway station.
Tips
- Check which “Shakur” you need. Shakur Basti (railway station, Shivaji Park metro) and Shakurpur (Pink Line metro) are about 2 km apart.
- Ring Railway services at Shakur Basti are infrequent. Check timings on NTES before you go.
- Rohtak Road traffic near Punjabi Bagh can be heavy at peak hours. The metro is usually quicker than a cab.
- Last trains: Green Line trains run until roughly 11 PM, and Pink Line trains until about midnight, depending on direction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Which is the nearest metro station to Shakur Basti Railway Station?
A. Shivaji Park Metro Station on the Green Line is the nearest, located about 500 metres from Shakur Basti Railway Station.
Q2. Is Shakurpur Metro Station near Shakur Basti Railway Station?
A. Shakurpur Metro Station is about 2 km away. Shivaji Park Metro Station is closer to Shakur Basti Railway Station.
Q3. Which gate of Shakurpur Metro Station goes to Shakurpur Village?
A. Gate 2 serves Shakurpur Village, JJ Colony, and the Britannia Chowk side.
Q4. What is Shakur Basti Railway Station’s code?
A. The railway station code for Shakur Basti is SSB.
Q5. Which railway line is Shakur Basti on?
A. Shakur Basti Railway Station is on the Delhi Ring Railway network.
Q6. When did Shakurpur Metro Station open?
A. Shakurpur Metro Station opened on 14 March 2018.
Q7. How do I reach Shakur Basti from Kashmere Gate by metro?
A. Take the Red Line from Kashmere Gate to Inderlok, interchange to the Green Line, and travel to Shivaji Park Metro Station.
Q8. Which station is one stop from Shakurpur on the Pink Line?
A. Netaji Subhash Place is one stop from Shakurpur on the Pink Line and provides an interchange with the Red Line.
