Rithala Metro Station
Red Line · North West Delhi, Delhi
About Rithala metro station
Rithala is a terminus of the Red Line.
Rithala is where the Red Line ends at its Delhi side, after a run that starts at Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda) in Ghaziabad. It opened on 31 March 2004 and is elevated; DMRC describes it as a terminal and interlocking station, where trains reverse. Its single neighbour is Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hospital.
The three gates are labelled by Rohini sector: Gate 1 towards Sector 5, Gate 2 towards Sector 24 and Gate 3 towards Sector 11. DMRC’s own description points visitors to Gate 3 for Metro Walk, which it calls a shopping mall cum amusement park, and for the Crowne Plaza hotel, both within walking distance. It also mentions the Japanese Park, with its playground, small pond and green space.
First and last metro at Rithala
| Line and direction | First train weekdays | Last train weekdays |
|---|---|---|
| Red towards Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda) (next: Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hospital) | 06:00 | 23:00 |
Departure times from this station on a weekday, as DMRC’s journey planner gives them (checked on Tuesday 20 October 2026; the planner takes no date). DMRC does not publish separate Saturday, Sunday or holiday times for each station, and on special days it announces changes in advance. A last train after midnight belongs to the previous evening’s service. “Not published” means DMRC’s own answer was inconsistent (arrival before departure), so we leave it out.
How often trains run at Rithala
| Section | Weekday peak | Weekday off-peak | Saturday peak | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Dilshad Garden – Rithala | 3 min 30 s | 4 min 10 s | 3 min 50 s | 5 min 15 s |
Average interval between trains published by DMRC for each section (as on 31.08.2026). Peak hours are 08:00–12:00 and 17:00–21:00, the hours outside DMRC’s off-peak definition. Rapid Metro Gurugram figures come from its own page (peak 08:00–11:00 and 16:00–20:00 on weekdays; Sunday is one flat interval).
Next stations from Rithala
| Line | Next station | Running time |
|---|---|---|
| Red | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hospital | 2 min |
Running time to the adjoining station from DMRC’s journey planner, including the stop. On the Rapid Metro the Phase 2 – Phase 3 loop runs one way only (Phase 2 → Belvedere Towers → Cyber City → Moulsari Avenue → Phase 3 → Phase 2).
Interchanges and connections
- Buses: Ambedkar Depot (0.7 km, about 10 min on foot), as listed by DMRC.
Station facilities
DMRC labels: Divyang Friendly Station, Parking Available and Lift/Escalator Available.
As listed on the DMRC station page; a facility missing here may still exist.
Gates and platforms at Rithala
| Gate | Leads to | Divyang friendly |
|---|---|---|
| Gate No. 3 | Towards SEC-11 ROHINI | Yes |
| Gate No. 2 | Towards SEC-24 ROHINI | — |
| Gate No. 1 | Towards SEC-5 ROHINI | — |
Platforms
| Platform | Trains towards |
|---|---|
| Platform No. 2 | Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda) |
Gates, their surroundings and platforms as DMRC lists them on the station page.
Parking at Rithala
| Parking | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Adjacent to Gate No.2 | 116 cars, 1198 two-wheelers, 125 cycles |
Parking sites and capacities listed by DMRC (some are run by other agencies); rates are not published on the station page.
Fare from Rithala
A single journey to Rajiv Chowk (Connaught Place) costs ₹43 from Monday to Saturday and ₹32 on Sundays and national holidays, according to DMRC’s journey planner (route on the Red Line and Yellow Line). The planner gives about 45 minutes for the journey. Fares go by distance in six slabs; a smart card or an NCMC card is cheaper than a QR ticket or token. See Metro fares for every slab and discount.
What is near Rithala metro station
DMRC lists Metro Walk 0.5 km from the station, about seven minutes on foot, and Adventure Island at 0.7 km. B R Ambedkar Hospital is 0.9 km away (12 minutes), and the Ambedkar bus depot 0.7 km. Closer in, Shoppers Stop is about 290 m away, and Colonel Prem Sahgal Park and Crown Central Park are within about 340 m. The Rithala metro police station and the fire station, at 0.3 km, are right beside it.
Places DMRC lists near the station
| Place | Type | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Walk | Mall | 0.5 km | 7 min |
| Adventure Island | Tourist Place | 0.7 km | — |
| MCD Office Sec 5 Rohini | Government Offices | 0.4 km | 7 min |
Within 400 metres (OpenStreetMap)
| Place | Straight-line distance | On foot (estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Shoppers Stop | 290 m | 5 min |
| Colonel Prem Sahgal Park | 310 m | 5 min |
| Crown Central Park | 340 m | 5 min |
Named places from OpenStreetMap. The walking time is an estimate (straight-line distance × 1.3).